The majority of Imperial residents know that secondhand smoke is harmful and support smoke-free policies that protect their families, friends and neighbors. A new billboard campaign aims to prompt city leaders into action with a strong message: Secondhand smoke doesn’t belong here.
The California Assembly Health Committee passed a bill today that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers gathered at the San Francisco Federal Building to kick off National Cancer Survivor Month and send an important message to Congress: affordable cancer care is PAST DUE.
El Concejo de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles votó hoy a favor de eliminar la venta de la mayoría de los productos de tabaco aromatizados, incluidos los cigarrillos electrónicos y los cigarrillos mentolados.
El Condado de San Diego votó a favor de un presupuesto que respalda la ordenanza de licencias de minoristas de tabaco. Este presupuesto permite una aplicación de la ordenanza que incluye monitoreo anual, multas, suspensión y revocación de licencias para minoristas que no cumplen con la ordenanza.
The California Senate Health Committee voted to advance a bill that would increase access to biomarker testing, a critical step in accessing precision medicine treatments that can lead to fewer side effects, improved survival, better quality of life and potentially lower costs for cancer patients.
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions
Santa Ana, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night in favor of enacting an ordinance that will end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, without exemptions.
El Comité de Artes, Parques, Salud, Educación y Vecindarios de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles votó hoy a favor de avanzar un proyecto de ley que eliminaría la venta de los productos de tabaco aromatizados. La ordenanza ahora pasa al pleno del concejo para su consideración.
State Senator Monique Limón introduced Senate Bill 912 to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for a specific patient. ACS CAN and the University of California have teamed up to sponsor this important step in ensuring cancer patients have access to precision medicine.