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Hawaii Covers Colon Cancer Screenings

April 27, 2010
National

The Hawaii legislature overwhelmingly passed legislation requiring private insurers to cover the full range of colon cancer screening tests. When the Governor signs the legislation in a ceremony next week, Hawaii will become the 28th state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to pass such a law.

Washington State Tobacco Tax Will Rank Second Highest in Nation

April 23, 2010
National

Today, Washington stateŠ—Ès governor signed legislation increasing the stateŠ—Ès cigarette tax by $1 for a new total of $3.025 per pack. When the increase takes effect on May 1, Washington will have the second highest cigarette tax in the nation. On July 1, significant tax increases on other tobacco products,

Washington and Hawaii Cigarette Taxes Top $3.00

April 23, 2010
National

Washington and Hawaii became the third and fourth states to pass cigarette taxes of $3.00 or higher. Washington state increased their tax by $1.00 for a new total of $3.025 per pack. The increase takes effect today, giving Washington the second highest cigarette tax in the nation. On July 1,

Washington State 's $1 Tobacco Tax Increase A Major Public Health Victory

April 23, 2010

Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2010 – Washington state will take a major step forward to save lives and protect children today when Governor Christine Gregoire signs legislation into law increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1 to $3.025 per pack. The tax increase was passed by the state legislature

ACS CAN Emphasizes Prevention Priorities that Will Help Reduce the Cancer Burden

April 23, 2010

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued a letter to CDC director, Thomas Frieden, regarding investment of prevention funding in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The letter emphasizes key areas, such as tobacco control, combating obesity and reducing disparities, where investment can maximize health and

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Names New President

April 22, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 22, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced the appointment of Christopher W. Hansen as president. Hansen previously served as Chief Executive Officer and is currently CEO Emeritus of TechAmerica, the tech

New CDC Report Shows That Comprehensive Tobacco Control Polices are Critical to Saving Lives

April 22, 2010

Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2010 – A new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the critical need for comprehensive tobacco control policies to save lives and protect children. The report, Tobacco Control State Highlights 2010, shows how states are performing on measures

Idaho Increases Budget for Cancer Screenings

April 15, 2010
National

Idaho's governor approved a budget that increased funding for Women's Health Check, Idaho's Breast and Cervical Cancer screening program, by $150,000.

Committee Examines Athletes' Use of Smokeless Tobacco and Its Influence on Youth

April 14, 2010

Washington, D.C. – April 14, 2010 – Deadly and addictive smokeless tobacco products came under scrutiny today during a Congressional hearing examining use of the products by professional athletes and their effect on influencing youth to take up the habit. Although cigarette smoking has declined among high school boys in