Updates matching "Prevention and Cessation"

Statement by Michele Bonan, New York City Regional Advocacy Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Over the past 11 years, New York City's leaders have demonstrated not only a commitment to saving lives from tobacco but a thorough understanding of how

Mayor Bloomberg, Commissioner Farley, and the New York City Council deserve credit for once again taking on society's biggest public health threat.

Cuts to tobacco control have dramatically reduced calls to New York's "Quitline" PDF version of this report: New York Quitline Cuts [104 KB PDF] New York's ongoing reductions in funding for tobacco control are hurting the effort to curb smoking. Over the past few years,

January 26, 2013 The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State Executive Chamber State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 Submitted via email Dear Governor Cuomo, Our organizations are deeply concerned about the toll tobacco takes on New Yorkers. While New York State has made great strides, smoking continues to

During the 2013 session, ACS CAN will ask legislators to increase state funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs to $3 per capita. These programs save lives and taxpayer dollars in Texas. Get the facts on why we support tobacco prevention and cessation programs here: 2013_Texas_ACS_CAN_tobacco_control_position.pdf

Report Says State Among the Worst for Tobacco Prevention Funding Statement from Ethan Hasbrouck, NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: report ranking NJ 50th for tobacco control program funding. “We’ve known for a while that lack of funding for New Jersey’s tobacco prevention

Report Shows State’s Status as Leader Decline Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network of NY & NJ re: report ranking NY 21st for tobacco control program funding. “New York’s slide continues and sadly, it’s not surprising. Over the

Russ Sciandra Leaves Legacy of Taking on Big Tobacco and Winning It’s no exaggeration to say that Russ Sciandra’s work to reduce the scourge of tobacco has saved thousands of lives. Thanks to Russ’ tireless efforts to convene a community of partners that work together in Albany

Statement from Russ Sciandra, NYS Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: study proving graphic, emotional anti-smoking ads are effective. “Compelling quit-smoking ads work as part of a comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation program and demonstrate that New York should increase funding for its