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... 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 ...

... $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 ...

... tests they need to detect prostate cancer at the earliest, most treatable stage.” The PSA Screening for HIM Act could also help improve health outcomes for those at the highest risk of prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the incidence of prostate cancer among ... 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, ...

... governor’s budget also restores the annual $12 million dollar deposit from the Master Settlement with Big Tobacco (MSA) to the state Tobacco Health Trust Fund (THTF) that had been redirected to the General Fund the last two years.   The budget also preserves existing unspent funding for ... Medicaid Funding of cessation services in Governor’s budget ·        SB 415 would ban Hookah Lounges in CT – Heard in Public Health 3/2 ·        SB 884 would ban smoking at Private Clubs – Heard in PH 2/8 ·        SB 948 would ban smoking in small ... for you to support these bills.   Action Alerts will be emailed in the coming days as these bills come up for a vote!   Affordable Care Act Implementation ·        HB 6305 establishes the SustiNet health plan (ACS Support) ·        HB 6308 establishes the CT ...