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Gov. DeWine Signs Legislation To Reduce Toll of Tobacco on Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – This statement can be attributed to Bryan Hannon, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
ACS CAN Supports Lawsuit to Force FDA to Take Action Against Menthol Tobacco Products
On Wednesday, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California claiming that the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) failure to ban menthol cigarettes violates federal law and that continued delay was projected to result in an estimated 4,700 premature deaths in the African American community.
Senate Failed to Protect Michigan Kids
LANSING, MI – This statement can be attributed to Andrew Schepers, director of government relations in Michigan for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
ACS CAN Submits Testimony on Policies to Reduce Health Disparities in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Care
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted testimony today to the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the topic of racial and ethnic disparities in the health care system that often result in an unequal cancer burden. The hearing is focused on disparities in the overall health care system, as well as those around COVID-19.
Cancer Organization Encouraged by Governor Bullock’s Permanent Rule to End Flavored E-cigarette Sales
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraged about Governor Steve Bullock’s commitment to reducing tobacco use. Today the Montana Department of Public Health issued a permanent rule requested by Governor Bullock to end the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in Montana. ACS CAN believes this is a good start and encourages communities to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products to protect kids.
Patient groups warn: Administration policy encourages discrimination in health care
Today 29 patient and consumer groups representing millions of people nationwide with pre-existing health conditions issued the following statement in response to administration’s final rule. The rule, finalized Friday, attempts to undermine Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act by removing explicit protections against discrimination of patients by providers and institutions.
Lawmakers Could Generate $425 Million in Annual Revenue by Including Raised Tobacco Taxes in COVID-19 Response
ATLANTA, GA – June 9, 2020 – As lawmakers look to address both the budget deficit from earlier in the legislative session and the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to significantly increase Georgia’s low tobacco taxes and the crucial part it can play in th
June 1 to Mark End of Widespread Flavored Tobacco Sales in Massachusetts; Decades of Tobacco Industry Predatory Practices to Come to an End
BOSTON – Last November, Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that that would prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the Commonwealth, including mint and menthol flavors, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco and cigars.
Encuesta: El COVID-19 Afecta Cada Vez Más la Salud de los Pacientes con Cáncer
Los pacientes y sobrevivientes de cáncer tienen cada vez más dificultad para obtener la atención médica que necesitan durante la pandemia del COVID-19. Muchos están experimentando estrés financiero y problemas de salud mental mientras le hacen frente a un difícil ambiente económico y de salud.