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ACS CAN Releases Poll Results Showing New Jerseyans Want Smoke-Free Casinos
... in October 2021 asking about a variety of public policy issues, including whether or not voters support legislation that would protect the health of New Jersey casino workers by making New Jersey casinos smoke-free. The poll was conducted by TargetSmart, a leading national polling firm ... the full poll data go to here. “For far too long New Jersey’s over 22,000 casino workers have been forced to choose everyday between their health and a paycheck,” said Michael Davoli, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior Director of Government Relations. ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...
Coalition Delivers Letter to Governor Hochul in Support of Tobacco Proposals
... allow flavored e-cigarettes to be available to New York’s kids are essential to achieving these goals, and will have positive impacts on the health of New Yorkers for generations to come. With approximately 12% of New York adults still smoking and 28,200 New Yorkers projected to die from ... Tax Increases Increasing the cigarette tax by $1 per pack, moving it from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack is projected to generate significant public health benefits for New Yorkers. Among other health benefits, the new tax proposal would also have significant public health benefits including: ... Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Center for Black Health & Equity Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Health Care Association of New York State Interfaith Public Health Network. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Montefiore Health System Mount Sinai ...
Meet the Rhode Island Leadership Team!
... trainings, tools and resources to amplify your voice and your impact. And, you get to do it with other volunteer advocates in your community who care just as much as you do. In Rhode Island, our volunteer program is led by four passionate volunteers that care deeply about reducing the burden ... notably the American Cancer Society St. George National Award, the Society's most prestigious volunteer honor. She plays an active role in the health community in Rhode Island, and brings with her to the organization an extensive knowledge of cancer control and health issues. Joyce now serves as the Ambassador Training Program Lead for Rhode Island, helping to guide the newcomers to the team with all of ...
Guest Blog - Improving Patient Education and Access: How Can We Better Leverage Advances in Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment
... them, giving doctors the right amount of information to make a therapy decision. The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health has recognized the potential impact of targeted NGS on cancer and is using it to help match patients to ongoing drug trials through its ... Doctors and healthcare networks have a responsibility to their patients to provide the most effective innovations so patients get the right care. The issue of economics, on the other hand, is harder to overcome. NGS-based tests provide a significantly higher value to patients and ... Medicare and Medicaid – can help tremendously by coordinating NGS-focused trials across multiple labs to exponentially expand patient and health economics data. The information they gather would help establish clinical utility and cost justification, which is what insurers rightfully ...
New Generation of Tobacco Products Threatens Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use, Save Lives in U.S.
... of tobacco products is threatening efforts to reduce tobacco use in the United States. A new report issued today by a coalition of public health organizations describes how tobacco manufacturers take advantage of the lack of government regulation to design and market products that ... users, especially children, and discourage current users from quitting. To stop the tobacco industry’s harmful practices and protect public health, leading public health organizations urge Congress to pass pending legislation granting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... leading preventable cause of death in the United States, killing more than 400,000 people and costing the nation nearly $100 billion in health care bills each year. About 90 percent of adult smokers begin in their teens or earlier. Every day, another 1,000 kids become regular, daily ...
Understanding Biologic and Biosimilar Drugs
... that they are generally larger, more complex molecules. Biologics are usually administered via injection or infusion. Most biologics in cancer care are given under the close supervision of a medical professional. Biologics have been a part of medical treatment for a long time and have ... one, some, or all of the conditions of the reference product. While the safety of a biosimilar is assured through FDA review and approval, your health care provider should review the product label for any prescribed biosimilar. Why biosimilars were introduced Biosimilars were introduced ... to you by your healthcare provider. This might be for several reasons, including that the biosimilar is the preferred product of your doctor or health plan. This preference might also come from physician’s experience with the product, a desire by your health plan to control costs, or ...
Buffalo Bills’ Levi Wallace Teams Up for Gamers vs. Cancer Event on #GivingTuesdayNow
... caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofits have long been on the frontlines serving our communities. But as a result of the current public health crisis, donations have been scarce. Cancer hasn’t stopped and ACS CAN is working hard to help ensure cancer patients have access to care during this difficult time. ACS CAN is using #GivingTuesdayNow to educate people about its lifesaving work to fight back against cancer and ...
Michael Holtz Accepts National Volunteer Leadership Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work
... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we're more determined than ever to stand ...
Pearl Carter Accepts National Volunteer Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work
... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...
Congressman Rodney Davis Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we're more determined than ever to stand ...
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