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Ohio Expands Critical Telehealth Services
COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the Ohio legislature passed HB 122, which expands telehealth services in Ohio. On behalf of the 72,000 Ohioans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year, ACS CAN proudly supported HB 122.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Welcomes Three New Members to the National Board of Directors
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announces three new members and the newly-elected leadership officers to the Board of Directors, with all terms beginning on January 1, 2022.
New Survey Shows Clear Need for Paid Leave Among Cancer Patients and Survivors
A new survey offers insight into how a national paid family and medical leave program could benefit cancer patients and survivors who struggle with missed work and lost income due to their illness.
Denver City Council Votes to End Sale of Some Flavored Tobacco Products, Must Do More to Protect Kids from Big Tobacco
Denver, Colo. – Today, the Denver City Council voted 8-3 to end to the sale of many flavored tobacco products including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products. However, the City Council exempted hookah, pipe tobacco including tobacco for roll-your-own cigarettes and premium
New Survey: Top Barriers to Biomarker Use in Cancer Care Include Coverage and Cost Concerns
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released new survey data today examining some of the most common barriers providers face in performing recommended cancer biomarker testing.
House to Vote on Legislation Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care to Millions
The U.S. House of Representatives will consider landmark legislation that would expand access to affordable health care coverage to millions of Americans through a combination of making low-cost marketplace health plans available to low-income people in states that have yet to expand Medicaid, permanently increasing federal funding for Medicaid in the U.S. Territories, and extending increased subsidies for individuals to buy marketplace coverage nationwide.
Vaccine Legislation Puts Ohioans with Cancer at Risk
COLUMBUS, OHIO – “Today, the Ohio House passed HB 218, which allows vague and subjective exemptions to vaccine requirements based on reasons of conscience.
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Cancer patients and survivors across the state are marking the American Cancer Society’s 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Hoosiers by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
LANSING, MI – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all Michigan residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation.