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State Lawmakers, Cancer Researchers Come Together as CPRIT Faces Uncertain Future
... and death from cancer. The inaugural American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of Texas Research Breakfast will bring together leaders in health care, business and government to examine what is at stake should the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas [CPRIT] lose funding and ...
ACS CAN Massachusetts Priority Bills Filed
... going out to lawmakers! Here are the bill names, current bill numbers, and lead legislative sponsors for each of our bills: An Act empowering health care consumers - SD 8 - Sen. Brendan Crighton & HD 1505 – Rep. Jen Benson An Act regulating flavored tobacco products - SD 905 – Sen. John ...
Lawmakers Urged to Reduce Cancer Burden and Eliminate Crushing Medical Debt Through Legislative Action
... advocacy 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...
Defending the Medical Debt Rule
... the credit reporting system to coerce people to pay bills. ACS CAN strongly supported the rule as people with cancer often have significant health care costs because they have high medical needs, require service from many different medical practitioners, and sometimes need more expensive ...
Alice Pomponio Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s National Board of Directors
... leadership and guidance for ACS CAN, which supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Her term begins on Jan. 1, 2020. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ACS CAN leverages volunteers across the country to educate ... Research Breakfast and led record-breaking fundraising efforts for the event. “Alice’s knowledge in mission-critical areas of research, health equity and patient access to care will be of tremendous benefit in guiding our organization forward,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “We will benefit greatly from ...
Pennsylvania Cancer Group Continues Push for Tobacco Control Funding During Virtual Week of Action, Apr. 6-10
... volunteers will be asking state lawmakers to preserve $14.7 million for tobacco prevention and cessation funding to lessen the economic and health toll of Big Tobacco in Pennsylvania and help protect the state’s next generation from a lifetime of addiction. Currently, the state ... Seventeen percent of state adults smoke cigarettes, well above the national average; Smoking is estimated to cost nearly $6.4 billion in direct health care costs including more than $2 billion in Medicaid costs annually; More than 1 out of 5 of high school students currently use e-cigarettes. ...
Cancer Research Through A Health Equity Lens
... event will feature presentations from cancer researchers on cutting-edge science at the forefront of breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, care, and survivorship coupled with policy proposals that ensure these advancements are available for all. Research is the fuel for progress in cancer and the investment in research needs to be strong and sustained to realize that progress for ALL. Experts in cancer research and health equity will share inspiring stories of the power of research and will highlight exciting developments, followed by a moderated panel to ... Congressional Hispanic Caucus Moderated by: David Tom Cooke, MD, FACS, Professor and Chief, Division of General Thoracic Surgery at UC Davis Health Support Our Mission - Donate While there is no fee to participate, donations are welcomed and can be made here . Special Thank ...
Iowa House of Representatives Declares March as Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing Awareness Month
... led by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Iowa Biotechnology Association to highlight the ways personalized health care has revolutionized how diseases are diagnosed and treated. As part of these efforts, the House of Representatives of the State of Iowa issued ... due to several factors including low awareness of new testing methodologies among providers and patients, and lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs. “Precision medicine and biomarker testing can lead to improved patient survival and quality of life,” ...
Lights of Hope Display - Salem
... are orgniazing a display at the Chemawa Indian School folks can visit. Speakers will begin at 7 PM with a focus on bringing equity in cancer care to the Native American community. To ensure your loved ones touched by cancer are honored and memorialized in the lights of hope display, ... here. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event might look different this year but our passion and commitment to fight cancer is unchanged. The health and safety of all our guests and participants is our number one goal. Please see below for important details which will continue to be ... sick or have been recently exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home. People who have underlying health conditions or taking medications that weaken the immune system, should talk to their healthcare provider before attending large gatherings. ...
2022 Connecticut Legislative Priorities
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Connecticut families touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for low- income, uninsured or underinsured women administered by the Department of Public Health. Additionally, ACS CAN will work to ensure the program has the flexibility to be able to dedicate resources to outreach. While there ...
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