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Nevada Makes Progress Enacting Cancer-Fighting Legislation But Falls Short in Other Policy Areas

... treatment.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, cessation ... year’s How Do You Measure Up? report.   “Raising the sales age to tobacco is the next step in helping Nevada get a handle on this public health crisis,” said McCoy.  “Effective legislation to raise the minimum age of sale to 21 should cover all tobacco products, provide public ...

Funding Approved for Two Critical SC Cancer-Fighting Programs

... Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, a grant funded program awarded to and administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). In 1995, DHEC entered a public/private partnership with the American Cancer Society for service ... In addition, the CCPN provides screening services for uninsured and medically underserved South Carolinian's thereby addressing barriers to care and reducing healthcare cost to our State. In 2016, the CCPN provided colorectal cancer screening to 582 uninsured individuals, which ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

White House Shines National Spotlight on Cancer to Reignite Moonshot

... it,’ building on the initial and robust cancer moonshot investment in discovery, prioritizing increased uptake of prevention and addressing health disparities. The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ... detection tests for cancers for which we don’t currently have answers. We must also ensure everyone has access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage and can take a significant step toward that goal by closing the Medicaid coverage gap. Finally, we must work to ensure no matter how ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction

... are marking the American Cancer Society's 47th annual Great American Smokeout® Thursday by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Hoosiers by increasing tobacco taxes and investing in tobacco control programs.  “The Great American Smokeout® is about helping ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® by Calling for Action to Help People Quit Tobacco

... are marking the American Cancer Society's 47th annual Great American Smokeout® Thursday by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all West Virginia residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.  “The Great American Smokeout® is about helping ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Lawmakers to Address Cost of Prescriptions Drugs for Cancer Patients and Others with Chronic Disease

... for ACS CAN. “Copay adjustment programs put patients and their families in an impossible situation – having to choose between their health and other financial obligations. The bills now in consideration in both the House and Senate would ensure fewer Rhode Island cancer patients ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Report: Kansas Gets Mixed Reviews on Policies to Reduce Cancer Incidence, Death from Tobacco Use

... “How Do You Measure Up?” rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, tobacco control policies and restricting indoor tanning devices for minors. The ... and keep kids from developing an addiction before they even have a chance to grow up.” Nationally, the report finds that increased access to health coverage through Medicaid is the most met benchmark, with 34 states, in addition to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, having ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Children with Cancer Take to Capitol Hill

... ranging in age from 3-73 will meet with their members of Congress to ask for their support for increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) as well for co-sponsorship of the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access and Research ... Isakson (R-GA). The legislation expands child, adolescent and young adult cancer research, develops model systems to help improve survivors’ care, improves tracking of cancer incidences and identifies opportunities to expand the development of therapeutics for childhood cancers. In 2014, ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Evansville Cancer Caregiver Travels to Washington, D.C., to Urge Congress to Fund Cancer Research, Prevention

... One Voice Against Cancer lobby day to ask their legislators to fund cancer research at the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health and cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “As a caregiver, I’m grateful to Congress for the strong ... for medical research and cancer prevention programs has had a role in every major advance against this disease. For a full list of the OVAC health care groups joining ACS CAN in this year’s lobby day, visit http://www.ovaconline.org/members.html .   About ACS CAN: The American Cancer ...

Illinois Makes Progress on Tobacco Control, Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... $2.98 per pack of cigarettes. The current national average for state cigarette taxes is $1.81 per pack. No state tax comes close to matching the health and lost productivity costs attributed to smoking, which are estimated at $19.16 per pack.   “Illinois’ smoking rate still remains ... Access to Medicaid                                                Green Access to Palliative Care                                                        Red Pain ... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.”   To view the complete report and details on Illinois’ ratings, visit www.fightcancer.org/measure .   The American Cancer ...

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