New Jersey is taking a giant leap forward in the war against cancer. Here's how
The following originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press on March 24, 2023.
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North Carolina Becomes 40th State to Expand Medicaid, In Swift Final Vote by House
RALEIGH, NC – March 23, 2022 – On the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the North Carolina legislature today – in a 87-24 vote – voted to expand Medicaid, making North Carolina the 40th state to i
Cancer Patients and Survivors Celebrate the Successes of the Affordable Care Act in the Last 13 Years; Call on Lawmakers to Protect this Progress and Continue Improving Access to Care
Washington, D.C. – March 22, 2022 – This Thursday will mark 13 years since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law and cancer patients, survivors, and millions of others gained expanded access to comprehensive health coverage.
Cancer Survivors Thank New Mexico State Lawmakers for Passing Biomarker Testing Bill
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the New Mexico State Legislature for passing House Bill 73 as the 2023 legislative session wrapped up. With the signature of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the bill will expand access to biomarker testing statewide, helping to revolutionize cancer care in New Mexico.
Menthol ban could save countless lives
The following op-ed, by Dr. Arsyl De Jesus, was originally published in the Albany Times Union on March 22, 2023.
House Health Leaders Welcome Action to Address State’s Health Care Crisis
MONTGOMERY, AL – March 22, 2023 – Today, Rep.
Donna Greco Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Government Relations in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – MARCH 20, 2023 – Donna Greco has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Government Relations Director in Pennsylvania. In this role, Greco will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer.
Hawaii Cancer Advocates Rally Legislators to Promote Health Equity
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across Hawaii met with their legislators to urge them to fund a multiethnic cohort study by the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Hawaii Pacific region.
Midland Residents Recognized for Their Cancer Advocacy
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) honored Midland residents Jennie Coston with its Excalibur Award and Jen Dockum with its Volunteer of the Year award during Cancer Action Day at the Capitol this week.
West Virginia’s Legislature Chose Big Tobacco Over West Virginians
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is disappointed that lawmakers chose Big Tobacco over the health of West Virginians in the state budget.