Site Search

... prevent half of all colorectal cancer deaths.  The last thing we should be doing is making it more expensive or difficult for people to get the care they need. As a survivor, I’m dedicated to making sure I do everything I can to maintain my own health and making sure others have the ability to be healthy too.  Congress isn’t known for its speed, but in this case, they should race to ...

... 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, ... Great American Smokeout®, Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Pass Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Public Health Oklahoma Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco ...

... 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, ...

... House Ways and Means committee released its proposed FY2019 budget last week.  Of note to ACS CAN: Funding for the creation of the Office of Health Equity, which ACS CAN has been advocating for since 2007, is included. The office would spearhead efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in Massachusetts. Funding for the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program is flat funded from the current fiscal ... supporting an amendment to increase funding for this important program from $550,000 to $1.5 million over three years. The Pediatric Palliative Care Program is funded at just over $3 million, $400,000 over the funding in the Governor’s proposed budget. The additional funding would ensure ...