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ACS CAN was back walking the halls of Congress to protect an important health program. Along with representatives from 40 organizations, ACS CAN met with more than 70 U.S. Representatives and Senators to discuss the importance of prevention in the fight against cancer. We made sure that officials knew that

Patient protections in the Affordable Care Act are already benefiting young adults. A recent report showed a larger than expected 14% increase in insurance coverage for individuals between the ages of 19 and 25. This means that more than 2.5 million young adults have been able to either

In early January, the American Cancer Society, the charitable affiliate of ACS CAN, will be presenting at an innovative conference focused on improving the quality of life of patients through the increased integration of health information technology. The conference - The eHealth Initiative 10th Annual Conference on Cancer, Diabetes and

Beyond Boise, Idaho which went smoke-free on Tuesday, there have been a number of other communities that have gone smoke-free this month. Pendleton, SC - The town of Pendleton became South Carolina's 43rd smoke-free community.ξξ Their comprehensive ordinance goes into effect on February 1, 2012. Corbin, KY - Their law

Last night, Boise's City Council passed unanimously a comprehensive smoke-free law, which includes all restaurants, bars and other workplaces.ξ This law will go into effect on January 2, 2012.ξ Way to go Smokefree Boise!

In a room filled with breast cancer prevention program supporters and survivors, Kentucky volunteers marked the 10 millionth breast and cervical cancer screening for a program which helps ensure that all women have access to lifesaving cancer care. Breast cancer survivor Linda Nickel shared the story of how this program

Today, the Alexandria City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free law, the first of its kind in the State of Louisiana.ξ Effective January 2, 2012, 100% of bars, restaurants and other businesses in the City of Alexandria will be smoke-free.ξ Congratulations, Alexandria, LA!

On Sunday, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law legislation to improve the stateŠ—Ès pain management policy.ξThe new lawξwill make changes to California laws that were identified by the national Pain and Policy Studies Group as being impediments to appropriate pain management.ξ This bill was a focus of the DivisionŠ—Ès 2011

Five ACS CAN volunteers were invited to the White House to attend a live webcast on breast cancer. The September 27 event was part of Champions of Change, a weekly White House initiative that highlights Americans who are making an impact in their communities.ξ Our volunteers participated in a discussion