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Federal Update The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing

Federal Update The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing

Tan Ban Passes Assembly; Senate Needs to Act to Make NY First State in the Nation to Ban Kids from Indoor Tanning Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Assembly passage of bill to ban indoor tanning to minors.

Federal Update ACS CAN Senior Director of Policy Testifies on Interstate Sales of Health Insurance

Federal Update ACS CAN Senior Director of Policy Testifies on Interstate Sales of Health Insurance

Federal Update ACS CAN Senior Director of Policy Testifies on Interstate Sales of Health Insurance

On the evening of Monday, May 23, the Nome City Council voted 4-1 for a comprehensive smoke-freeξordinance which includes workplaces, restaurants, bars and hotel and motel rooms. The result of the coordinated campaign's efforts is the strongest ordinance yet passed in Alaska. The ordinance goes into effect on September 23.

Amidst a very tight budget year,ξtheξTennessee stateξbudget includes an unprecedented $3.5 millionξ(recurring funds) to TennCare for a comprehensive smoking cessation program, restores $1 millionξin funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and adds $500,000 for additional smoking cessation and prevention programs throughout the state.ξ These victories are