Governor should focus on health coverage in workforce initiative
MONTGOMERY, AL -- AUGUST 9, 2023 -- To help Alabama reach its fullest workforce participation potential – like Gov.
Alabama Press Releases
ACS CAN Joins with Historic Montgomery Church to Host Film Screening to Call on Governor to Act
MONTGOMERY, AL – August 3, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has joined efforts with the historic St. Paul AME Church to call on Gov. Kay Ivey to extend life-saving health care coverage to 220,000 Alabamians.
Alabama Governor should close the Medicaid coverage gap to protect veterans
Every day, I go to work at the VA in Tuscaloosa to conduct life-saving studies to help our veterans. I’ve seen the health challenges they face with drug and alcohol addiction; my work looks at ways to improve care options for those battling addiction.
House Health Leaders Welcome Action to Address State’s Health Care Crisis
MONTGOMERY, AL – March 22, 2023 – Today, Rep.
Gov. Kay Ivey Avoids Commentary on Medicaid Expansion in State of the State Address as Need for Accessible Care in Alabama Grows
MONTGOMERY, AL – March 7, 2023 – Tonight, Gov.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Networks Calls for Action in Alabama to Help People Quit Tobacco
MONTGOMERY, AL – November 17, 2022 – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47th annual Great American Smokeout® today by calling on state officials to protect the health of Alabama residents by investing in the state’s tobacco cessation program
Alabama Health, Political Leaders Call on Congress to Enact Potentially Lifesaving Screening Policy Expected to Cover Cancer Screenings for Millions
MONTGOMERY, AL – February 4, 2022 – An event held late Thursday by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and U.S. Rep.
Legislative Proposals Jeopardize the Safety of Cancer Patients
MONTGOMERY, AL – November 2, 2021 – Today, the Senate is expected to consider legislation that would undermine vaccine requirements by entities in the state after the bill was passed by the Senate General Fund Committee late yesterday.
Alabama Public Health Groups: Tobacco 21 Bill Fails to Protect Youth from Tobacco
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – (April 5, 2021) – Today, health advocate groups in Alabama issued the following statement regarding House Bill 273, which passed the Alabama House of Representatives last Tuesday.