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"Connecticut is in the middle of the pack of states when it comes to supporting policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer, according to a new report . But one area that the state continues to get failing grades in

“This report strengthens the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Networks (ACS CAN) position that e-cigarettes should be included in our smoke-free and tobacco-free laws and clearly more needs to be done to prevent the next generation of youth from starting and becoming addicted to these products, Bryte Johnson, director of

“I’m not trying to lecture the General Assembly or preach,” Johnson said. But he added, “Not spending money now costs much more money later, because of the high health related costs of tobacco related illnesses.” “It is a worthy discussion that should be held - the benefits and cost savings

Letter to the editor in the Norwalk Hour by volunteer Joe Barbetta thanking Congressman Jim Himes for his co-sponsorship of the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2017. Read Full Article

From the June 4, 2017 edition of The Day. As a public health advocate, I spend my days working to pass legislation to make Connecticut a healthier place to live. As a Marine veteran and former tobacco user, I know firsthand why we must pass a bill this session to