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Missouri Priorities

Business Leaders Support Amendment 2 in the Fight Against Cancer

Tan Free Teens

Protect Funding for Show-Me Healthy Women

Increase Tobacco Cessation Funding

Medicaid Expansion and Cancer

"From a human standpoint, voting Yes on Amendment 2 is just the right thing to do." - Missouri Oncology Society President

Patient Groups Anticipating MO Healthnet Expansion This Summer

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Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

March 4, 2021

Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers’ steadfast commitment. Because of the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems, cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across the state

Cancer Advocates Applaud Medicaid Funding in Governor’s Budget

January 27, 2021

Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Gov. Mike Parson delivered his State of the State Address and released his proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. Emily Kalmer, director of government relations in Missouri for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), made the following statement in reaction. “As an

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizing Greater Access to Healthcare for Missouriansin 2021

January 5, 2021

Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) asks that legislators support legislation that will ease the cancer burden in Missouri. Long after this pandemic passes, people deserve to live full, healthy lives. ACS CAN is advocating for:

The Great American Smokeout, a Day to Call for Action on Disparities in Tobacco Use

November 19, 2020

Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is marking the American Cancer Society’s 45th annual Great American Smokeout happening today by calling on state lawmakers and the governor to protect the health of our youth, residents with lower incomes, LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color