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Leading Public Health Organizations Urge Augusta-Richmond County Commission to Oppose Cigar Bar Exemption That Would Jeopardize Youth and the Black Community

... Commission tries to rush an amendment to the county’s smoke-free ordinance that would allow smoking in certain indoor spaces, leading public health organization are urging the county commissioners to oppose this effort to weaken Augusta’s effective smoke-free protections. The ordinance ... Jordan Johnson to weaken Augusta’s smoke-free law by allowing cigar bars. This proposal will only help Big Tobacco, while threatening the health of Augusta’s workers, youth and the Black community.    “As Georgians continue battling COVID-19, county leaders should be ... 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 ...

HB 1339 Not a Solution for Georgia’s Healthcare Coverage Gap

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 14, 2024 – The Georgia Senate passed H.B. 1339 today, which in part forms a health care coverage commission. The bill will now go back to the House for consideration. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges Georgia lawmakers to recognize the study commission as an insufficient solution for the health care coverage gap that currently puts more than 400,000 Georgians at risk. They need comprehensive and affordable health coverage now. ...

Patient Advocates Call for Action as 2025 Session Ends

... (AHA), the American Lung Association and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) have released the following joint statement on the future of health care coverage legislation: “For the first time, a bipartisan group of Georgia lawmakers proposed a bill to expand Medicaid this session. We look forward to continuing working with them to solve the health care coverage crisis in Georgia. More than 400,000 Georgians fall into the coverage gap, meaning they make too much money to qualify for ...

Georgia 2020 Policy Forum: Cancer Research

... event. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans. Forum Focus | The Future of Cancer Care: From Discovery to Delivery Cancer remains a critical public health problem and how ...

ACS CAN Profiles Georgia Voices of those Impacted by Medicaid Program through Launch of Digital Storybook

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) launched a collection of digital stories from individuals, families and health care professionals as part of its Medicaid Covers US project. The stories feature people directly impacted by Medicaid across several states ... features the faces and stories of those who have been helped by the program, those who could benefit from the program if they were eligible and health professionals who have seen what critical role this program plays for their patients and their health systems.   ACS CAN’s Medicaid ...

2021 Policy Forum: Health Equity and Access to Care in Georgia

If we are to achieve the goal of defeating cancer, we must fight to achieve health equity, the just and fair opportunity for everyone to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer – regardless of how much money they make, ... of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live. This virtual event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. ACS CAN will host its annual Georgia Policy Forum on Tuesday Oct. 26 via Zoom at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together ...

New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Georgia Residents Support Medicaid Expansion

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows strong support among Georgia registered voters for increasing and protecting access to affordable health coverage, including 70% in favor of Medicaid expansion.  The poll findings showed 8 in 10 (80%) voters in Georgia saying a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding who to vote for with the same number in agreement that everyone in Georgia, regardless of their income, ...

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy.   “Senator Warnock has firmly established himself as a true advocate for public health by championing the immense and long overdue need to increase access to care through Medicaid,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Ensuring limited-income working families have access to affordable health insurance is one of ACS CAN’s top priorities, and we are grateful for Sen. Warnock’s steadfast leadership on this urgent issue. His ...

2021 Georgia Policy Forum

... at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research, and academia to discuss emerging equity and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.   Discussion Points Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which ...

2021 Legislative Priorities

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expanded access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Georgians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... support: Ensuring Access to Quality Care Medicaid Expansion: ACS CAN will advocate for low-income individuals and families to have access to health insurance coverage through state Medicaid programs. Specifically, ACS CAN will continue to advocate for full Medicaid expansion, providing ...

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