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... voted 8-2, with two members choosing not to vote, to defer the vote on the smoke-free ordinance to the meeting on August 9.  Seven members of the council introduced an ordinance to expand the state’s smoke-free law to include area bars and casinos.  “We thank those members of the Council who introduced the original ordinance and who supported the more than 3,000 workers who currently are not protected by a smoke-free ... for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL).  “We are committed to protecting all workers in East Baton Rouge and will do all we can to make sure this ordinance goes into effect.  EBR will then join the ranks of New Orleans and other communities in our state.  I’m not ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. October 1, 2013 Today marks both the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the opening of health insurance marketplaces in every state that enable people with breast cancer and other ... of their health status or medical history. The health care law, known as the Affordable Care Act, provides that beginning next year, no one can be denied coverage or charged astronomical rates because of a pre-existing condition such as cancer, and patients cannot have their plans ... starting at age 40, and BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing and counseling for women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, all at no cost to patients. The law also bans lifetime dollar limits on coverage and restricts annual dollar limits, protections that begin next year. Even ...

... Jan. 15, 2019 – As our state lawmakers return to work for the 2019 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking for action to help fight cancer in Pennsylvania.  “Maintaining funding for Pennsylvania’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs is one of the crucial steps that must be taken to save lives,” said ACS CAN Pennsylvania government relations director Emma Watson. “These crucial ... and work to prevent young people from ever starting the deadly addiction.” “22,000 Pennsylvanians will lose their lives this year because of smoking,” said Watson. “These programs are vital to save lives. We hope the legislators understand the importance of supporting tobacco ...

  Deaths from cervical cancer can be eliminated around the world if investments are made in vaccines and screenings in low-and middle-income countries.  In a new ACS CAN ... entitled “Saving Women’s Lives: Accelerating Action to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Globally,” ACS CAN examined the rapidly growing rates of cervical cancer in low-and middle-income countries and outlined why Congress should act now. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common ... vaccine that prevents most of these cancers. In low-and middle-income countries, the vaccine costs just $4.50 a dose, making it one of the most cost-effective cancer prevention methods available. Cervical cancer screenings and treatments are also critical for early detection and cancer ...