Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Increase Funds for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs
Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say West Virginia Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco
West Virginia Press Releases
Advocates Call on West Virginia Lawmakers and Governor to Increase Prevention Funding to Reduce Tobacco's Devastating Toll
West Virginia has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, over 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and nearly 38% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in the state, the highest smoking-attributable cancer death rate in the country.
On Great American Smokeout, Advocates Call for Increased Funding to Support Programs that Reduce Tobacco Use
State Lawmakers Must Prioritize Investing in Programs that Reduce Tobacco Use
Governor's Lack of Action on Tobacco Use Endangers Public Health
CHARLESTON, W. Va.
Advocates Insist Governor Prioritize Tobacco Prevention Funding in Upcoming Special Session
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on the Governor and State Lawmakers to Reduce the Devastating Toll Tobacco is Having on West Virginians
Victory for Public Health: ACS CAN Applauds Decision to Reject Flawed Biomarker Legislation
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is Encouraged as Flawed Biomarker Legislation Does Not Pass
Urgent Call for Increased Funding to Combat Tobacco Use
West Virginia Can and Must Do Better to Boost Funding to Combat Tobacco Use, Protect Public Health
House Passes Legislation That Won’t Improve Health Outcomes
Cancer Advocates Urge the Senate to Do Better Than the House to Ensure West Virginians Have Better Access to Personalized Care.
Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally at the Capitol
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Today, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Capitol in Charleston to meet with their elected officials.
Delegate Westfall files legislation aimed at improving health outcomes in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W. Va. –Delegate Steve Westfall recently introduced legislation that would increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for a specific patient.