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Welcome Ethan Hasbrouck

... provides free breast, cervical and colon cancer screening to the uninsured; monitoring implementation of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act; enacting a ban on indoor tanning for minors; and working to restore funds for the state's anti-tobacco efforts. Hasbrouck served as chief of staff to Assemblyman Herbert Conaway, chair of the Assembly Health Committee for the past three years. In that role, he assisted in researching and developing the policy agenda of the Health Committee. He also directed its staff.  Prior to that, he was the director of government affairs for the New Jersey Technology Council.   ...

Cig Tax Hike, Cig Tax Collection - A Winning Formula

... to develop new regulations to collect excise taxes and his proposal to use revenue from a cigarette tax hike specifically for prevention and health care certainly is encouraging.   But the state must collect these taxes now, every minute of hesitation is another minute tobacco smoke is ravaging someone’s health.”      ### About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of ...

Senator Sherrod Brown to Receive National Distinguished Advocacy Award

... ACS CAN. “With his unwavering commitment to fighting cancer through public policy, Senator Brown is a national leader in the realm of public health.”   Brown’s legislation, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act, would ensure that all colorectal cancer screenings ... Advocacy Award, which is a reflection of the progress we’ve made in increasing access to cancer screenings and promoting preventive care,” said Senator Brown. “While there is still much work to be done, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is helping to ensure ... ACS CAN is the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate organization of the American Cancer Society, dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage lawmakers, candidates and government officials to support laws and policies that will make cancer a top ...

Minnesota Gets Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... 2022.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increase access to care through Medicaid, funding for screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... states are falling short.  “ACS CAN will be working with Minnesota lawmakers in the 2019 session to reduce the impact of tobacco use on the health of our state,” said Beaver. “Quitting tobacco can be lifesaving, money-saving and misery-saving. But, quitting is hard and it can take ... 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 ...

La Crosse Resident to Urge Congress to Ensure Childhood Cancer Research Remains a National Priority

... Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access and Research (STAR) Act, 2) continue to make strong investments in the National Institutes for Health and the National Cancer Institute to advance discoveries in the fight against childhood cancer, and 3) pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) to enhance the quality of life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families. At ... parents elected to try an experimental form of chemotherapy, which ultimately saved her life. Nearly 39 years later, she still faces significant health challenges and remains at risk for a variety of secondary cancers. An estimated 11,000 children under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with ...

50 Years of Tobacco Control Drastically Reduces the Scourge of Tobacco

8 million. That's the number of lives saved due in large part to tobacco control efforts since the 1964 Surgeon General's Report on Smoking and Health , according to a study released in JAMA this week. We've made incredible progress since Surgeon General Luther Terry released that report 50 ... action, tobacco use will remain the most preventable cause of death in this country, killing 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in health care costs every year. 50 Years of Tobacco Control Drastically Reduces the Scourge of Tobacco ...

Maryland Cancer Group Urges State Legislators to Make Tobacco Control a Priority, Same Day as General Assembly Flavored Tobacco Hearing

... Big Tobacco relentlessly target our state’s youth. We cannot afford any delay tactics in Maryland—we need a bill that protects the health of our youth and constituents. It’s time to finally end the sale of all flavored tobacco products.” Related to the tobacco tax increase bill Collins said, “It’s a win-win-win for constituents’ health and the Maryland economy. If the bill is passed, it is projected to increase annual state revenue by $97.43 million and would decrease the long-term health care cost savings from adult and youth smoking by $1.11 billion. A $2 per pack cigarette tax increase is also estimated to decrease smoking in ...

2020 South Carolina 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 South Carolinians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... the state breast and cervical cancer screening program for low-income uninsured and underinsured women administered by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. Colorectal Cancer: ACS CAN will work to maintain funding of $1 million for colorectal cancer screening, ...

Hawaii Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Day of Action to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Tobacco Prevention and Fund Cancer Research

... from cancer," said Uri Martos, Kauai resident and state lead ambassador for ACS CAN in Hawaii. "If we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health threat, we must ensure that public health policies such as strengthening tobacco control efforts and investing in lifesaving cancer research are top of mind for our legislators." ... and Prevention Trust Fund, which has successfully reduced the burden of tobacco in the state for more than 20 years, saving lives and health care costs. Lawmakers are considering House Bill 1296 that would dismantle this program’s stable funding, putting Hawaii’s tobacco control ...

American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Name Dr. Karen Knudsen as Next CEO

... serves as executive vice president of Oncology Services and enterprise director for Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers recognized for its research and impact on cancer outcomes. She ... with volunteers and staff to shape the vision and deliver tangible results.   “As director of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, I've experienced firsthand how the American Cancer Society improves the lives of cancer patients and their families through ... Knudsen currently serves as president, is also an important voice in advocating for funding for cancer research and access to care, including patient access to research innovations. AACI is a member of the One Voice Against Cancer Coalition, which was founded by ACS ...

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