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California ACS CAN Leadership Council

... funding for cancer research and prevention, preventing youth tobacco use through evidence-based tobacco policies, and ensuring that access to care and early detection programs meet the needs of the communities we serve.     What is the ACS CAN California Leadership Council? The ... Leadership Council (CLC) is comprised of leaders from corporations, state and local businesses, nonprofit foundations and associations, health care systems, and research institutions in addition to philanthropists and advocates who are willing to invest in ACS CAN’s mission of saving ...

California Proposition 29 Vote Too Close to Call

... provisional ballots left uncounted, and with only 65,000 votes separating the yes votes from the no votes on California Proposition 29, public health advocates are not conceding the outcome of the election and are pledging to fight for the health of Californians until every vote is counted. We remain confident that Californians saw through Big Tobacco 's $50 million smokescreen of ... remain hopeful that the promise of Prop. 29 will ultimately be fulfilled through improved health for millions of Californians and reduced health care costs for the state. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and ...

Connecticut Lawmakers Must Reject Halfhearted Flavored Tobacco Legislation

HARTFORD – As Connecticut lawmakers continue to debate a proposal that would end the sale of flavored tobacco in the state, leading public health organizations are calling on the legislature to reject the current language, which is rife with dangerous loopholes. The following statement ... of cities and states to end the sale of flavored tobacco products, it’s become clear that Big Tobacco has drowned out the voice of the public health community by watering down current language to its weakest form. “We urge lawmakers to reject the current flavored tobacco language being ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Connecticut Must Not Turn Its Back on Youth & Fighting Tobacco Industry Influence

... Network (ACS CAN) in Connecticut:  “Whether across the country or right here in our backyard, if we want to save lives and improve public health for all, we must remain laser focused on combatting Big Tobacco’s influence on our communities. “While they may put up a smokescreen ... that addict and kill thousands in Connecticut and hundreds of thousands across the country each year. ACS CAN is committed to protecting public health over protecting Big Tobacco’s pocketbook, and state lawmakers must do the same. “With the tobacco industry taking up residence in on ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Post-Event Breakouts

... to build the organization by recruiting, training, and engaging diverse volunteer teams. Please join us! Thursday, October 7 (3:30pm-4:30pm ET): Health Disparities and Cancer ACS CAN is committed to eliminating health disparities and the advancement of equitable outcomes in cancer care . What does this mean for you as a volunteer advocate? What does this commitment look like at the policy level? This breakout will answer both ...

Patients and Caregivers Express Deep Disappointment Over Omission of a Paid Leave Program in the Build Back Better Act

... serious illnesses and conditions and their caregivers. We cannot let this historic opportunity go by. If you or someone you love has a serious health condition, like cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, or mental health issues, being able to take time off to receive or help facilitate necessary treatment without sacrificing your economic well-being is ... essential and makes a tremendous difference in patients’ lives. More than 88 million workers in this country don’t have paid family leave to care for their loved ones. Now is the time to provide paid leave to patients and caregivers who need it. We call on Members of Congress to ...

General Assembly Votes to Add E-cigarettes to Smoke-free Law

... in the aerosol. Prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces, including restaurants, bars and gaming facilities, can protect the public’s health by preventing nonusers from being exposed to nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals in the aerosol emitted by these products. No one should have to choose between their health and their job. “ACS CAN commends the General Assembly for passing this important legislation and looks forward to seeing it continue to ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Cancer Advocates Applaud 2nd Circuit for Protecting Patients from Surprise Billing

... D.C.— January 24, 2023  — Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision in the case of Haller v. Health and Human Services (HHS) upholding the U.S. District Court’s ruling preserving the provisions of the No Surprises Act (NSA) that ... for patients. Prior to this law, too many people with cancer received surprise bills that financially burdened their families and led to worse health outcomes and higher mortality rates, according to  ACS research.    “Cancer patients are especially apt to encounter these kinds of ... in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, it’s critical we uphold protections like the NSA that aim to make health care more affordable and give more people a fighting chance at survival.   “No one should have to struggle to pay basic bills, deplete their ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Responds to Final Budget

... to reduce the toll of tobacco on Connecticut by increasing tobacco taxes by an amount that will have little to no positive impact on public health. Small increases such as this are much more likely to be offset by tobacco industry price discounting and coupons intended to perpetuate ... as over $100 million per year from the Master Settlement Agreement with Big Tobacco—payments that were intended to help offset the massive health care costs as a result of tobacco use—the state hasn’t budgeted a penny towards non-Medicaid tobacco control programs since 2015. While some ...

Cancer Patients, Recent Survivors Should Be Exempt From Possible Medicaid Work Requirements

... guidance allowing states to require “able-bodied” adults to work, participate in job training or volunteer in order to receive Medicaid health benefits. As part of the guidance, CMS exempts children, pregnant women, the disabled and those who are deemed, “medically frail,” ... could mean a significant change to one of America’s most essential safety-net programs. Medicaid serves as a vital lifeline that provides health care coverage to more than 2.3 million low-income Americans with a history of cancer. “Many cancer patients in active treatment are often unable ...

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