WASHINGTON -- September 21, 2009 -- More than 400 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district will unite tomorrow to lobby their members of Congress in support of comprehensive health care reform. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
Washington, D.C. -- September 18, 2009 -- Tobacco companies will begin to feel the unwelcome impact of federal regulation of their industry, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban on candy- and fruit- flavored cigarettes goes into effect on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The ban, which is mandated
On September 17, 2009, ambassadors, Ariella Cohen and Tabitha Simms along with intern, Kathy Staats, and Grassroots Manager, Sherry McCammon attend President Obama's Rally at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Volunteers, Margaret Walton and Elaine Koogler visit ACS CAN "Station Domination" ads at South Capitol Metro Stop in Washington DC. These ads have the messages of ACTION NOW, NOT LATER and are placed on the walls, floor and on a banner as you head down into the station. Don't miss
You're hearing a lot of talk about making health care AFFORDABLE. So, what does "affordable" really mean? ACS CAN has outlined five key tenets to determine if legislation would make health care affordable for all Americans.ξ Legislation should include: oξξξ Caps on patientsÈ out of pocket expenses oξξξ An end
2010 Maryland Legislative Agenda The Society will advocate reforming the health care system in Maryland to include the provision of medical care for Maryland residents newly diagnosed with cancer. The Society will advocate increasing State
Ambassadors, Elaine Koogler, Kim DuHart and Linda McLaughlin attended a Representative Hoyer’s Town hall meeting at North Point High School in Waldorf, MD.
