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New Poll: Majority of Ohio Voters say Affordable Health Care is Critical
... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 8 in 10 (87%) Ohio voters view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor. Furthermore, the poll findings showed that 92% of Ohioans believe that ensuring patients who qualify ... people in the US expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, it’s more important than ever for voters to make their voices heard on the health care issues that matter to them most,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Policy decisions stand at the very core of many barriers ...
Public Health Organizations Call for the City of Columbus to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco
... on youth to become the next generation of tobacco users. It’s clear: flavors hook kids.” Flavored tobacco products pose a serious public health risk and are contributing to recent increases in youth tobacco use. ACS CAN urges the City of Columbus to continue reining in Big Tobacco ... affiliate, ACS CAN have successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...
Ohio 2022 ACS CAN Policy Forum: New Technologies & Advancements in Cancer Care
... year's forum will feature panelists and presenters discussing the intersection of public policy and New Technologies & Advancements in Cancer Care. Translating Action Into Influence . Eliminating cancer relies as much on public policy as it does on medical research. Cancer-fighting public ... to saving more lives from cancer is greatly appreciated. Join us to network and build relationships with business, medical research, and health care leaders from throughout the state: Thank you to your Sponsors: Contributions or membership payments to the American Cancer Society ... sick or have been recently exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home. People who have underlying health conditions or taking medications that weaken the immune system should talk to their healthcare provider before attending large gatherings. ...
Local Cancer Survivor Traveled to Nation’s Capital to Urge Congress to Make Cancer a Top Priority
... and Portman’s offices to discuss the need to support an increase in federal funding for cancer research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She asked them to support increasing the diversity of participants in clinical trials by ensuring that clinical trial sponsors can ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...
Local Breast Cancer Survivor Traveled to Nation’s Capital to Urge Congress to Make Cancer a Top Priority
... and Brown’s offices to discuss the need to support an increase in federal funding for cancer research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She asked them to support increasing the diversity of participants in clinical trials by ensuring that clinical trial sponsors can ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...
Local Cancer Advocate Traveled to Nation’s Capital to Urge Congress to Make Cancer a Top Priority
... Gonzalez and Gibbs offices to discuss the need to support an increase in federal funding for cancer research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He asked them to support increasing the diversity of participants in clinical trials by ensuring that clinical trial sponsors can ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...
2019 Southwest Ohio Policy Forum
... and early detection, increasing cancer research funding, enhancing quality of life from diagnosis to survivorship, and improving access to health coverage, ACS CAN protects the needs of patients and families, working to ensure that everyone has access to the care they need to prevent, detect and fight cancer. Cancer research advancements offer hope to the millions of people who face cancer, which is why ...