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BOSTON – January 27, 2016 – The Massachusetts House of Representatives today approved Senate Bill 1994, which prohibits the use of indoor tanning devices by minors under the age of 18. The legislation had previously received unanimous support in the Senate. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS

By Katie Lannan STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 27, 2016....Both branches of the state Legislature have now signed off on a bill that would ban minors under the age of 18 from using or operating tanning booths. The House passed the bill ( S 1994 )

First Meeting of Maine’s Palliative Care Advisory Council AUGUSTA – January 26, 2015 – This week will mark the first meeting of Maine’s Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council. The meeting will aim to develop a working definition of palliative care in Maine, set Council goals,

Are you interested in becoming more involved with ACS CAN? We need volunteers in every part of the state who want to learn more and make a difference in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN volunteers are actively engaged in local, state, and federal campaigns and through training and networking

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New Round of Lifesaving Anti-Smoking Ads Launches with CDC Funding Protected by Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 20, 2016 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new advertisements today as part of its ongoing “Tips from Former Smokers” national campaign. The fifth