House Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation a Victory for People With Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2009 – In an historic vote, the U.S.
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House Health Care Reform Legislation Would Dramatically Improve the Health Care System for People With Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 5, 2009 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced its support of proposed health care legislation that will be debated this week in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Federal Judge Rejects Tobacco Companies' Effort to Block Key Provisions of New Tobacco Regulation Law
Statement of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and American Legacy Foundation
New Report Highlights Need for Increased and Enhanced Emphasis on Chronic Pain Management
A report released today by a national panel of pain care experts finds that pain treatment needs major reforms to increase access to the right care and improve quality and equitable care for cancer patients, survivors and others who suffer from chronic pain.
Release of House Bill Brings Country Closer to Meaningful Health Reform
WASHINGTON – October 29, 2009 – “The health reform bill unveiled by House leaders today would dramatically improve the health care system for people with cancer and other life-threatening chronic diseases.
White House Hosts ACS CAN Volunteer and Other Patient Advocates at Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Washington, D.C. – October 23, 2009 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, welcomed breast cancer survivors to the White House today to highlight the importance of access to health care for women.
National Football League and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Team up to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C – October 20, 2009 – Cancer survivors teamed up with the National Football League (NFL) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today for a breast cancer awareness event on Capitol Hill.
Report Emphasizes Need for More Nutritionally Sound School Meals
WASHINGTON, DC – October 20, 2009 – “Each day, more than 30 million students participate in the National School Lunch Program, and 10 million students participate in the National School Breakfast Program.
Improvement Urged to Senate Finance Proposal to Make Quality Affordable Health Care a Reality
The undersigned groups greatly appreciate the Senate Finance and HELP committees’ substantial progress in advancing comprehensive health reform legislation.
New Institute of Medicine Report Confirms Smoke-Free Laws Reduce Risk of Heart Attacks Due to Secondhand Smoke
New Institute of Medicine Report Confirms Smoke-Free Laws Reduce Risk of Heart Attacks Due to Secondhand Smoke