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Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally in Nashville to Urge Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority
... lawmakers to restore funding to the state’s tobacco cessation and prevention programs, protect local smoke-free laws and to expand access to care. “Cancer death rates continue to decrease nationwide, but Tennessee could do better. Lawmakers can be part of the solution by passing ... in evidence-based tobacco control programs. Volunteers asked Gov. Lee to reinstate the $4 million annual funding for the Department of Health tobacco prevention and cessation program in his budget. Support policies that allow local authorities to pass smoke-free ordinances that ... secondhand smoke. Local communities should be able to determine and take action on evidence-based tobacco control policies that will protect the health of their residents and Tennessee lawmakers should not erect barriers for local government officials. Give chronically ill patients easier ...
New Report: Tennessee Ranks Amongst Top 5 States Shortchanging Tobacco Prevention Programs
... just 2.6% –$2 million – on tobacco prevention and cessation programs. “Smoking now directly causes an overwhelming $3.10 billion in health care costs annually in Tennessee,” noted ACS CAN Government Relations Director Maddie Bushnell. “It’s time that our leaders make an ... settlements with four other states – required the companies to pay more than $246 billion over time as compensation for tobacco-related health care costs. View the full report, including state-specific data on tobacco’s wide burden in Tennessee and a full ranking of states ...
Tennessee Should Make It Easier to Quit Tobacco
... $13 million in funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, which are proven to work . Smoking already leads to $3.1 billion in annual health care costs in Tennessee. These programs are the most effective ways to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco and help adults quit, thus ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...
Tobacco Funding Increase Left out of Governor's Budget, Leaving Kids Behind
... than 1% of that money into tobacco prevention programs. This leaves the Volunteer State ranked 44 th in the country in spending to combat the health and economic consequences of tobacco. We can and must do better. This year, nearly 45,000 Tennesseans will be diagnosed with cancer, with ... costs by engaging in simple and proven practices. For every $1 spent on comprehensive tobacco programs, states save up to $55 in averted health care costs. These changes start with increasing this program’s funding.” Michael is available for interviews upon request. ### About ACS ...
Tennessee Legislature Backing Down to Big Tobacco, Urged to Vote No
NASHVILLE, TN – March 30, 2021 –Health advocacy organizations in Tennessee committed to protecting kids from the harmful effects of tobacco products and nicotine addiction call on ... Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, Campaign for Tobacco-free Kids, March of Dimes – Tenessee, Tobacco-free Tennesse and Nashville Health. “Senate Bill 1047 and House Bill 705 sound promising at first since the legislation says they will add e-cigarettes into Tennessee’s ... 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 ...
Tennessee Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... and treatment.” How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, cessation ... fight to prevent cancer by passing comprehensive legislation that will raise the age of sale for tobacco in Tennessee from 18 to 21. This public health initiative could help protect our youth from a lifelong addiction to tobacco. “As advocates, we have the opportunity to work with our ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Travel to Nashville to Urge Legislators to Prioritize Tennessee Kids and Fund Tobacco Prevention
... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...