Updates matching "New York"

A generation ago, President Nixon declared a war on cancer. Tomorrow the House will call for an all-out retreat when it votes on one of the most devastating bills ever for cancer patients. It's no exaggeration - enacting this bill is short-sighted and will mean more suffering and death from cancer. That is the stark truth.

CANCER SCREENINGS, ANTI-TOBACCO PROGRAM ARE WISE INVESTMENTS Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Gov. Cuomo’s proposed 2011-2012 state budget. “A money-saving investment in programs that prevent and detect cancer early is a wise fiscal strategy in challenging times.

Today, New York City Marks the New Frontier for Tobacco Control Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO of the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding expanded smoke-free protections to parks, beaches and pedestrian plazas: This afternoon, New York City reaffirmed that smoke-free parks and beaches are the new

Your Eastern Division Advocacy Team has been busy in the new year! Here are some highlights from the past month: Announcing the 2011 Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award The Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society is now accepting nominations for the second annual Donald

Announcing the 2011 Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award The Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society is now accepting nominations for the second annual Donald H. Gemson, Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award. This award recognizes leadership in broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer,

Below is the testimony of Hillary Clarke of the American Cancer Society who spoke on 1/20/11 in Buffalo before the New York State Medicaid Redesign Team. As part of her presentation, Ms. Clarke distributed a handout on MassHealth ROI Calculations. That sheet is available here in PDF format

In Tough Times, State Must Continue Commitment to Anti-tobacco, Cancer Screening Programs Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, in response to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State Address. “Health care is a huge drain on New York State’s wallet, but some

On 1/5/11, the Assembly introduced legislation banning the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society continues to be a strong advocate of this effort. Below is our memo of support: Memorandum In Support A. 288 (Paulin) An Act to amend the public health law, in relation

Fight Back Against Cancer in New York this January