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Advocates Insist Governor Prioritize Tobacco Prevention Funding in Upcoming Special Session

... for our people. It will protect West Virginia’s youth, save lives by providing additional resources for adults who want to quit and reduce health care costs for businesses and the state.    “West Virginia is typically ranked 50th in the country for funding critical programs to reduce ...

Massachusetts sees overall decrease in cigarette sales after passage of first in the nation flavored tobacco legislation

... (JAMA), the research highlights the lifesaving benefits of Massachusetts’ first in the nation move to end the sale of flavored tobacco. Public health advocates, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of ACS, worked tirelessly to pass ... Big Tobacco in their pushing flavored tobacco products on our kids and communities of color.” Nationally, ACS CAN and other leading public health groups are calling on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to follow the Commonwealth’s lead and implement a nationwide menthol ... 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 ...

Snuff tobacco money out of California politics campaign relaunched

... to reject contributions from tobacco companies and their subsidiaries in order to continue making progress on policies that promotes public health. "Until this year, tobacco companies successfully stymied every significant legislative effort that would have helped people quit tobacco ... does tobacco cause? • It is the single largest preventable cause of death. • 40,000 Californians die from smoking every year. • The annual health care costs in California directly caused by smoking are $13.29 billion. • Taxpayers pay $3.5 billion each year in the form of tobacco-related ...

Patient Advocates Applaud Governor’s Proposals Alleviating Pennsylvanians’ Medical Debt & Improving Access to Cancer Prevention Services

HARRISBURG, PA – FEBRUARY 7, 2024 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 Executive Budget, which outlines a $4 million investment ... concerns around medical debt associated with the cost of cancer, 73% reported concern over their ability to pay current or future costs of their care, and 70% noted their worry about incurring medical debt due to their cancer treatment. More recently in 2023,  a national poll  on the ... from collection agencies.   “Cancer patients continue to suffer from a significant financial toll in Pennsylvania. The high cost of cancer care often continues for not only months but even years, which can result in substantial medical debt. No one battling this disease should have to ...

New Report: South Carolina is Failing to Invest in Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco Products Including E-cigarettes

... – A report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and other public health groups shows that, amidst a youth tobacco use epidemic that is being driven by e-cigarettes, South Carolina is shortchanging important ... investment in prevention and cessation programs that are proven to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, reduce tobacco use, lower health care costs and save lives. Broken Promises to Our Children is an annual report examining how states are spending their revenue from tobacco taxes ...

Indiana Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco

... years, has made recommendations for reducing all tobacco use, including e-cigarettes, in the state.  “If lawmakers want to improve Hoosier health and reduce e-cigarette use, a significant tax increase on all tobacco products and an investment of a portion of the tax revenue into ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Advocates Hold Press Conference to Discuss Anchorage’s New Tobacco Sales Age of 21

... tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, rises to 21 on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 20. To celebrate, community advocates, public health leaders, and Anchorage Assembly members will host a press conference to discuss this new Tobacco 21 ordinance and the youth e-cigarette ... LaFrance, Austin Quinn-Davidson, and John Weddleton after being originally proposed by former Assembly Member Dick Traini.   This public health effort is important to help address the alarming rates of youth e-cigarette use, which have skyrocketed nationwide by nearly 80% among high ... spends roughly $18 million each year in Alaska to market their deadly products, while smoking costs the state $839 million in annual health care costs and lost productivity due to premature death.   “Raising the sales age for tobacco products to 21 is one more tool to help save lives ...

FDA’s Graphic Cigarette Warnings Show and Tell the Deadly Truth About Smoking – They Must Be Fully Implemented and Vigorously Defended

WASHINGTON, D.C. – By issuing a final rule requiring large, graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today has taken a critical and long-overdue step forward ... afford more delays – not when tobacco use still kills half a million Americans, sickens millions more and costs the nation $170 billion in health care expenses each year. The FDA’s rule makes a comprehensive and compelling case for the graphic warnings that shows they stand on firm ...

Three Maine Lawmakers Receive National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... of cancer-related public policy advocacy.  “Reps. Cloutier, McCreight and Meyer embody what it means to be passionate advocates for reducing health disparities,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Undoubtedly, it is thanks to their relentless pursuit and leadership that this ... rates. ACS CAN is grateful for these lawmakers’ role in reducing the cancer burden through their steadfast commitment to improving public health. ACS CAN looks forward to continued partnership on behalf of all who live, work, and visit Maine.”  In 2022, Maine passed legislation ... 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 ...

MD/DC outpace VA in Implementing Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Virginia lags behind Maryland and D.C. in implementing proven cancer-fighting public health policies according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The Virginia ... the home state for Altria, parent company of Philip Morris USA, would fall short in tobacco-fighting policies, lawmakers must act to reverse the health and economic toll that these products take on citizens of the Commonwealth.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from ... Cervical Cancer Early Detection Funding      Red                 Green              Yellow Access to Palliative Care                                                       Yellow            ...

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