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ACS CAN Urges Gov. Kasich to Oppose the Graham-Cassidy Repeal Bill and Support Continued Bipartisan Efforts to Stabilize Health Care Markets

September 19, 2017
Ohio

Columbus, OH – Sept. 19, 2017 — Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to Governor Kasich calling on him to oppose a new proposal to repeal and replace the current health care law offered by Senators Graham and Cassidy. Instead, the letter calls

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Reacts to Final Budget

June 28, 2017
Ohio

Columbus, OH – June 28, 2017 – This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, Director of Government Relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “ACS CAN commends the legislature for protecting funding for Ohio’s Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program at the Ohio

Legislator Wants to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients

June 22, 2017
Ohio

Columbus, OH–June 22, 2017– This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Today, State Representative Sarah LaTourette introduced legislation to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care.

Patients, Doctors, Leading Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Ohio Lawmakers to Protect Patients First in National Health Reform

June 14, 2017
Ohio

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR EVENT ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15: Patients, Doctors, Leading Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Ohio Lawmakers to Protect Patients First in National Health Reform Legislative Proposals Would Erode Health Protections for Ohioans, Expose them to Increased Costs and Health Risks CLEVELAND, OH – Patients, doctors, hospitals and several

ACS CAN Urges Kasich to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership

June 5, 2017
Ohio

The Honorable John Kasich Office of the Governor 30th Floor 77 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Dear Governor Kasich, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating death and suffering

The Ohio House of Representatives Has Chosen Big Tobacco Over Buckeye Kids

May 2, 2017
Ohio

Columbus, OH – May 2, 2017 – This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “The Ohio House of Representatives (OHR) has chosen Big Tobacco over buckeye kids. OHR passed a budget today that

ACS CAN Reacts to House Budget Changes

April 26, 2017
Ohio

"We are disappointed that the House did not take the opportunity to implement proven strategies to reduce the terrible toll of tobacco use in Ohio," said Jeff Stephens, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. "Increasing the cigarette tax by $1 per pack

Cancer Advocates Storm Ohio Capitol

April 5, 2017
Ohio

Cancer Patients and Survivors Traveled to Columbus to Urge Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority Volunteers Met with Ohio Lawmakers to Ask for Support for Increased Tobacco Taxes, Increased Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Funding, Funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Project and Palliative Care. Columbus, OH– April

Ohio Health Advocacy Organizations React to Governor’s Budget

January 30, 2017
Ohio

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Michelle Zimmerman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 740.525.9577 (cell) E-mail: [email protected] Ohio Health Advocacy Organizations React to Governor’s Budget Columbus, Ohio – January 30, 2017 – This statement can be attributed to five of the leading health advocacy organizations: American Cancer