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Promised Funding for Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Critical to Increased Access

... Years of insufficient funding for the NBCCEDP not only mean that four out of five eligible women will continue to go unserved, but with rising health care costs, even those served today may not be able to access services in the future.  This is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- it’s ... journal CANCER a publication of the American Cancer Society, has shown that people who are uninsured, and people with certain types of public health insurance, are more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced cancer compared to those with private insurance, and, as a result, are at ...

2012 NYS Legislative Session Wraps Up

... hole”).  The Governor proposed eliminating the program, but working with AARP, we convinced the Legislature to restore most of the funding. Health Insurance Exchange •    The Senate refused to take up legislation creating a health insurance exchange mandated by the Affordable Care Act, so the Governor created one by Executive Order.  The new exchange is a bare-bones affair, and many important policy decisions including ...

Review of New York's 2009 Legislative Session

... programs, but there will be fewer antismoking messages in the media and distribution of nicotine patches is being cut back. POLICY Access to Care for the Working Poor -- A major part of the ACS agenda at the state and national level is to make affordable, quality insurance available to everyone.  One significant success was getting the Legislature to expand the Family Health Plus program for working adults to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (which amounts to $22,000 for a single person).  If the federal ... off the insurance rolls. Young Adult Insurance (Bill No. A6030/A9036)-- Upwards of 800,000 New Yorkers between the ages of 19 and 29 don't have health insurance, because they can't afford individual coverage and/or they work in jobs that don't offer coverage.  This legislation offers a ...

Data Released Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths in Erie County, NY

... that starts with removing flavored products, like menthol cigarettes, from the tobacco industry toolbox.” Dr. Andrew Hyland , Chair of Health Behavior and head of tobacco control programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center , said, “Every day we see patients coming ... the proposal to end the sale of all flavored products—including menthol cigarettes.” “New York has the opportunity to address a definitive health equity issue. Tobacco-related cancer mortality is higher among Black people than white people because of historically higher smoking ... 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 ...

New Report Finds New Jersey Last in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

...   TRENTON, NJ --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New Jersey is last in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.  The report, issued ... revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New Jersey is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...

New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention

...   ALBANY, NY --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New York  is 20th in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention.  The report, issued ... tobacco revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New York is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...

Got Milk (or Water)?

... 9, 2018, just as the California State Assembly is poised/voted on a landmark bill that leverages good nutrition as a new way to prevent major health issues.   Senate Bill 1192 has cleared every hurdle but the Assembly floor and a final vote could happen by next week. If the bill passes ... Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in California, but also save millions in long-term health care costs.   To view the complete report and details on California’s grades, visit www.fightcancer.org/measure .   ACS CAN, the nonprofit, ...

Senate Passes Medicare Legislation Critical to Improving Access to Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Services for Seniors

... We will continue to push for the removal of this financial obstacle. Still, this bill represents a valuable step forward in improving access to care for Medicare beneficiaries and we urge President Bush to sign it into law.” Cancer disproportionately affects the elderly. “The Welcome to ... basis, can help reduce cancer incidence and mortality by enabling new Medicare beneficiaries to have a visit with a physician to discuss their health history, learn more about preventative health services and schedule screenings already covered by Medicare, including those for breast, cervical and colon cancer. The American Cancer ...

VA Governor Northam Proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Urges Men to Discuss the Disease with their Doctor

... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer urged men across Virginia to talk to their health care providers about their individual risk for prostate cancer and the appropriate medical course of action for those who are diagnosed with the ... Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to help raise the profile of this deadly disease and ensure men are making informed decisions to protect their health.”   “Raising awareness of prostate cancer, understanding the increased risk for developing it, and informing individuals of recent ...

Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Passage of Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... survivors marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Alabama residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we ... years ago by a federal judge who found that Big Tobacco had violated civil racketeering laws, lied to the American public for decades about the health effects of smoking and intentionally manipulated their products to make them more addictive. These corrective statements are a powerful ... products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans and costing $289 billion in health care costs and lost productivity annually. In Alabama, tobacco is responsible for 3,183 deaths each year.   About ACS CAN The American Cancer ...

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