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Congratulations to Dr. Michele Williams for receiving a state award
Easton Doctor of Nursing and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Ambassador Receives Abeloff Award for Excellence in Public Health and Cancer Control from Maryland Department of Health Dr. Michele Williams has received the 2017 Martin D. Abeloff Award for Excellence in Public Health and Cancer Control from the Maryland Department of Health Center for Cancer Prevention and Control for her contributions to cancer control and public health through patient care and public health policy advocacy. The award was announced at 24th Annual Maryland State Council on Cancer Control Cancer Conference held on ...
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on U.S. Senate Candidates in Maryland to Make Cancer a Priority
... about cancer are made not only in the doctor’s office, but also in the halls of Congress. Our elected officials make decisions every day about health issues that affect people here in Maryland,” said two-time breast cancer survivor and ACS CAN volunteer Liza Fues. “With 1 in 3 ... the race for U.S. Senate in Maryland and asked them to pledge their support for cancer research funding , ensuring access to affordable, quality health coverage , and ensuring access to cancer prevention services . Congressman Trone and Governor Larry Hogan have both signed in support. The ... policies and legislation supported by ACS CAN that work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, by accelerating cures, improving access to care, and ensuring access to cancer prevention and early detection services, including tobacco control. If elected, I pledge to: Support ...
Governor Honored for Commitment to Cancer Issues at ACS CAN Research Breakfast
... of the American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division Board of Directors. “His commitment to prevention, early detection and access to health care means many fewer Maryland residents will be diagnosed with cancer.” In his first session in 2007, Governor O’Malley helped secure the ... session in which he led the way for a $1.00 per pack increase in the cigarette tax. Funding for the tax was dedicated to expanding access to health care for the state’s working poor, giving thousands of Marylanders coverage for cancer screening, dedication, detection and treatment. ...
We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!
... Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked my first session as the American Cancer Society Cancer ...
Celebrating Survivors and Researchers
... cancer research, which will lead to a better understanding of breast cancer, the importance of early detection and treatment, as well as patient care. Attendees at the Breakfast were also encouraged to sign a petition to urge the Governor to protect funding for the Maryland Breast and ... Center, Sanofi-aventis, St. Joseph Medical Center, Baltimore Ravens, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, MileOne, Pfizer, Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, Carroll Hospital, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and St. Agnes Cancer Institute. ...