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Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase a Victory for Public Health

July 13, 2016
Pennsylvania

PA-Final_Budget_Statement.docx FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT : Michelle Zimmerman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected] Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase a Victory for Public Health By Increasing Taxes on Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Products,

Pennsylvania Tobacco Tax Increase Will Reduce Suffering and Death from Cancer

July 13, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 13, 2016 "The $1-per-pack cigarette tax increase and the first ever tax on other tobacco products in the state passed today by the Pennsylvania Legislature will help to discourage tobacco use and save lives from cancer and other serious tobacco-related diseases in the state. Research shows that

New Jersey Earns B in Pain Report

July 12, 2016
New Jersey

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (518) 796-1038 [email protected] New Report: New Jersey Gets a B in Enacting Balanced Pain Management Policies for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases New Report Card Shows Just Seven

New York State Gets a B in Pain Report Card

July 12, 2016
New York

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (518) 796-1038 [email protected] New Report: New York State Gets a B in Enacting Balanced Pain Management Policies for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases New Report Card Shows Just

Progress Slows in States Enacting Balanced Patient Pain Policies for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases

July 12, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 12, 2016 Fewer states are enacting balanced policies that enhance the delivery of effective pain management for patients battling a chronic disease such as cancer, according to a new report issued today by leading researchers and the American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American

July 1, 2016 marks the ten year anniversary of Colorado's smoke-free law

July 11, 2016
Colorado

NEWS_Release_CTFA_CO_smoke-free_anniversary_1.pdf

Coalition Tells Lawmakers To Unite Behind Strong Public Health Policies

July 8, 2016
Pennsylvania

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association (AHA) and American Lung Association (ALA) called on lawmakers to unite behind strong policies that will protect the health of Pennsylvanians and reduce the costly toll tobacco has on people and the economy.

House Passes Bipartisan Opioid Legislation

July 8, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. July 8, 2016 Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Addictions and Recovery Act (CARA), which includes provisions to address the use and abuse of opioid medications. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports balanced initiatives contained in the legislation that will expand

A letter from Sherry Jasperson, State Lead Ambassador, ACS CAN Nevada

July 6, 2016
Nevada

Seniors on Medicare in the United States are at risk and you can help by making just one phone call! Because of a loophole in Medicare, seniors who have a colorectal screening with removal of a polyp could wind up with a bill of $300 or more. Polyp removal is