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Health Advocates and Lawmakers Unite to Improve Quality of Care For West Virginia Patients and Families
Charleston, W. Va., – Feb. 19, 2019 – Last month, the newly formed State Advisory Coalition on Palliative Care had its first meeting. This coalition was formed through legislation and signed into law by the Governor in 2018. The coalition brings together experts to address barriers to this care and identifies innovative solutions for West Virginians. The coalition emphasizes provider training, patient awareness and overall access to ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org . ### 0 Health Advocates and Lawmakers Unite to Improve Quality of Care For West Virginia Patients and Families ...
Gov. Justice Signs Palliative Care Legislation into Law
... commend the West Virginia legislature and Governor for improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care and for recognizing March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with a Colorectal Cancer Awareness proclamation. “ACS CAN is proud to have ... Frederick Curry, West Virginia government relations director for ACS CAN. “This legislation will improve patient quality of life and improve health outcomes.” Through her firsthand experience as a nurse, Del. Summers saw the benefits of an effective palliative care program. After going ... provided along with curative treatment to help patients get well faster and easier. Research indicates that palliative care systems improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs. Studies have shown coordinating patient care and treating pain and symptoms leads to increased ...
Palliative Care Legislation to Become Law in West Virginia
... CAN) and AARP commends the West Virginia legislature for improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN and AARP are proud to have lead the effort to pass this legislation in West Virginia. Through her firsthand experience as a nurse, ... curative treatment to help patients get well faster and easier. Most importantly, research indicates that palliative care systems improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs. Studies have shown coordinating patient care and treating pain and symptoms leads to increased patient and family satisfaction ...
Cancer Survivors, Caregivers to Rally for Improved Care at State Capitol
... Cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state will gather next week in Charleston for two events to call for improved care and quality of life for cancer patients. The first event is a memorial basketball game to raise money for the American Cancer Society Cancer ... will meet with their legislators and ask them to support a bill that will improve cancer patients’ quality of life through palliative care access. ACS CAN will mark the day with Gov. Jim Justice in the morning with the signing of a proclamation that recognizes March as Colorectal ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
Survivors, Caregivers Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Cancer
... which brought cancer advocates together to 1) urge lawmakers to improve patients’ quality of life through expanded access to palliative care and 2) fully fund statewide tobacco prevention and cessation programs. “Cancer death rates continue to decrease nationwide, but we still ... for patients at any age and any stage of an illness and can be administered alongside curative treatment. Because it has been proven to reduce health-care costs, boost patient satisfaction and improve overall outcomes, palliative care is one of the fastest-growing trends in health-care. But many states, including West Virginia, fall short in offering adequate access to it. Restore $5 million in funding for tobacco ...
Sen. Capito, Del. Summers Honored for Leadership in Cancer-Fighting Legislation
... (R-Taylor) today for leading efforts to help cancer patients achieve a better quality of life. ACS CAN presented the awards this morning at its health policy forum at CAMC Cancer Center in Charleston. Capito received the Congressional Impact Award for her support of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act. This legislation, still pending in Congress, would make it easier for patients with long-term ... coordinated medical care that emphasizes symptom relief and quality of life. “Palliative care is one of the fastest-growing trends in health care, but not everyone has equal access to it,” said Juliana Frederick, West Virginia government relations director for ACS CAN. “This ...