Steps Governor Hochul Can Take to Make New York a Leader in Health Equity
The following was originally published in the Empire Report on December 6, 2022.
New York Press Releases
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout® by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
Albany, New York – November 14, 2022 – Cancer patients and survivors are marking the American Cancer Society's 47th annual Great American Smokeout® on Thursday, November 17 by calling on state and local elected officials to protect the health of every New York resident by implementing
Survey: More than 80 Percent of Cancer Patients and Survivors Say Copay Assistance Programs Help Them Afford Their Prescription Drugs
Albany, NY – A new Survivor Views survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows that while copay assistance programs can help cancer patients afford the medications they need, some aren’t able
Public Health groups applaud bill to end the sale of menthol cigarettes
NEW YORK – A coalition of public health groups applauded today’s introduction of legislation (Intro 577-2022) that would end the sale of menthol cigarettes in New York City by Councilmembers Rita Joseph and Selvena N. Brooks-Powers.
ACS CAN calls on legislative leaders to include colorectal cancer screening in state budget
ACS CAN is joined by more than 65 organizations asking for colorectal screening to be included in the budget.
ACS CAN Reacts to Governor's Budget
Governor Hochul has released her Executive Budget for the next fiscal year. ACS CAN is asking for increases in funding for the Cancer Services Program and tobacco control.
ACS CAN Planning to Work Closely with Presumptive City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams
ACS CAN looks forward to working with the new New York City Mayor and City Council Speaker on crucial health issues.
ACS CAN Names Davoli Senior New York State Government Relations Director
Michael Davoli has neen named senior New York government relations director.
ACS CAN Applauds Gov. Hochul for Enacting Legislation Allowing Pharmacists to Administer an Increased List of Vaccines
Gov Hochul has enacted a measure that will increase the list of vaccines a pharmacist may administer.