U.S. Senate Confirms Dr. Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Dr. Marty Makary as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Control de tabaco Press Releases
El Senado de Nueva York aprueba unánimemente una legislación para ampliar el acceso a la detección del cáncer de pulmón; la coalición que respalda la propuesta aplaude a los senadores y pide a la Asamblea que haga lo mismo
El Senado estatal aprobó unánimemente una legislación que eliminaría los costos compartidos para los exámenes de detección del cáncer de pulmón y las pruebas de seguimiento para las personas elegibles con un seguro médico regulado por el estado, incluido Medicaid.
Jane Leo to Serve as ACS CAN Oregon Government Relations Director
SALEM, Oregon —— Jane Leo has been named the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director for Oregon.
Colorado Survivors, Patients Highlight Tobacco Prevention and Access to Care with State Lawmakers
Volunteer advocates, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers from across Colorado convened at the state capitol for ‘Cancer Action Day’ Wednesday, an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Volunteer advocates met with lawmakers and discussed supporting access to care and sustaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation.
House Passes South Dakota Senate Bill 54, Holds the Door Open for Big Tobacco
PIERRE, S.D. –– The passage of Senate Bill 54 on Wednesday marked a disappointing step backward for public health and cancer prevention in South Dakota as it strips voter-initiated funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation fund by 60%.
Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Reduce the Toll of Tobacco and Improve Access to Care
Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Michigan Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Michiganders
Advocates Call for a Hearing on Legislation to Direct Future JUUL Settlement Funds Toward Youth Prevention
State Rep. Robert Duvall has introduced legislation, House Bill (HB) 187, which would direct approximately $7.2 million in future payments from the JUUL settlement for youth tobacco prevention, including e-cigarette prevention, and to help those already addicted quit.
Gov. Whitmer Applauded for Boosting Funding to Combat Tobacco Use
Michigan Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use
Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Take Action to Reduce Tobacco Use
Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Indiana Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco on Hoosiers