Updates matching "National"

Welcome to our new Health Care Reform blog! ACS CAN is gearing up for the fight to make sure that health care reform is a national priority, and we want to hear from you. Have you been turned down for coverage because of a pre-existing condition? Tell us about it

After years of watching Congress and President Bush cut or level fund cancer research, the cancer community determined it was time for a new approach to funding the war on cancer. ACS CAN, in collaboration with the One Voice Against Cancer coalition, has worked with key Members of Congress to introduce a bill establishing a National Cancer Fund.

The 2011 legislative sessions in the states were busy for many reasons,ξmuch of whichξhas to do withξimplementation ofξthe Affordable Care Act.ξ We wanted to update everyone on the progress the states have made on implementing state health insurance exchanges.ξ To date: The governors of 11 states(CA, CO, CT, HI. IL,

We are pleased to announce two smoke-free wins last night: Columbus, Indiana - The Columbus City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance, which covers bars, restaurants and workplaces.ξ The ordinance will go into effect on June 1, 2013. Brownsville, Texas - Congratulations to these two communities on their wins!

Immunotherapy -- How it can Help in the Fights Against Cancer

On September 10, we honored cancer survivors and remembered those lost to cancer at our 2019 Lights of HOPE ceremony in Washington, D.C. More than 40,000 Lights of Hope bearing the names of those touched by cancer circled the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.