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Hawaii Cancer Advocates Rally Legislators to Promote Health Equity
... Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Hawaii Pacific region. The study would focus on lifestyle habits, environmental exposures, health-related behaviors and social factors that could contribute to cancer disparities among Native Hawaiian, other Pacific Islander individuals and Asian groups, including Filipinos in Hawaii. The collected data will aid in future research to improve health outcomes for these underrepresented populations. “This study is critical to inform policy that aims to address health inequities, ... awareness to our diverse communities, provide education and resources to overcome the barriers that prevent us from seeking and receiving the care we need,” said Patricia Kalolaine Cornette, outreach coordinator for the University of Hawaii, a two-time breast cancer survivor and ACS ...
Governor Ige Prioritizes Public Health Over Big Tobacco’s Profits
... 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 ... with our volunteers and save more lives from cancer. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org . 0 Governor Ige Prioritizes Public Health Over Big Tobacco’s Profits ...
Hawaii Public Health Advocates Urge Legislature Not to Eliminate the State’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
... Tuesday on House Bill 1296 that would eliminate funding for Hawaii’s tobacco control program, which has dramatically reduced smoking rates and health care costs for more than two decades. The funding comes from yearly payments from the tobacco industry, not taxpayers, as part of a settlement to ... and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: "Eliminating funding for a proven tobacco control program in the middle of a pandemic where respiratory health is at the forefront is a dangerous move that threatens the health of our state. We recognize that lawmakers must make tough decisions, ...
Leading Public Health Groups Urge Governor Ige to Veto Bill That Would Reverse Decades of Progress in Fighting Tobacco Use
HONOLULU— On the heels of World No Tobacco Day , leading public health organizations urge Governor Ige to veto House Bill 1296 that would repeal the state’s successful tobacco control trust fund and eliminate ... generations and lead to significant disparities in tobacco use. "Now more than ever, we should be doing everything we can to protect people’s health. Governor Ige can define his legacy as a health care champion and a hero for our children by vetoing this harmful legislation. It’s time to put the health of Hawaii’s residents over Big ...
Hawaii Survivors, Patients Urge Increased Access to Care During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at State Capitol
... with lawmakers, volunteers expressed desire for leaders to support policies that aim to end the cancer burden in Hawaii, including access to care and early detection initiatives. Among the asks of the General Assembly was supporting HCR 35 and SCR 29 which, if adopted, would allow for an auditor study to assess health insurance coverage for biomarker testing for Hawaii residents. Currently, insurance coverage for biomarker testing is failing to keep pace ... that impact the lives of Hawaiians impacted by cancer,” said Cynthia Au, ACS CAN Hawaii Government Relations Director. “Increasing access to care, early detection, and prevention is crucial to ending the cancer burden for all communities. We are grateful to the lawmakers who have ...
Sample Testimony for House Bill 1301
... Islander individuals. Research is critical to understanding and reducing cancer disparities, as well as examining gaps in cancer prevention and care delivery that contribute to these disparities including the identification of new cancer risk factors which can lead to new intervention approaches to reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity. Everyone should have equitable access to quality cancer care and an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. Our ability to ... relies heavily on eliminating the inequities that exist in cancer care, including research. Data collection will aid future research to improve health equity for minority populations unique to the people of Hawaii. Please support and pass HB 1301 HD1 SD1. Sincerely, Name City, Zip code ...
Lawmakers Must Prioritize Hawaii’s Keiki Over Big Tobacco’s Profits and Preserve Hawaii’s Tobacco Prevention Trust Fund
... legislation and urges the Senate to vote no on House Bill 1296 and preserve critical funding for tobacco prevention. "Our lawmakers can put the health and future of Hawaii’s keiki and our communities over Big Tobacco’s profits, and we urge them to oppose this dangerous legislation that ... Trust Fund has dramatically reduced youth and adult smoking rates. Additionally, these investments have saved the state more than $1 billion in health care costs over the past decade. For every $1 Hawaii spends on tobacco prevention, the state saves $6.64 in direct healthcare costs. This fund was ...
ACS CAN Applauds Hawaii Governor Josh Green for Increasing Access to Telehealth Services
... in Hawaii this year. Many of those who are diagnosed will reside within communities currently being underserved when it comes to access to care and treatment. Telehealth increases access to quality care, especially for those living in rural areas with limited broadband access. “The American Cancer Society recently surveyed people about ... patients and survivors have a much-needed lifeline when questions arise, or care is needed. “Audio-only telehealth is a step toward improving health equity and outcomes on neighbor islands and rural communities. Our organization celebrates Gov. Green for taking notice and signing HB907 ...
2020 Hawaii-Guam Access to Clinical Trials Virtual Event
... start of the virtual event at http://acscan.windrosemedia.com/ . Join us for ACS CAN Hawaii-Guam Virtual Forum: Advancing Cancer Treatment and Care Through Clinical Trials. During this virtual event, we will explore access, affordability and community driven solutions for cancer care and lessons we have learned. Nearly 7,398 will be diagnosed with cancer and 2,608 people will die from the disease in Hawaii and Guam every ... Trials Policies – learn more about the current policies affecting clinical trials. The forum will convene patients, advocates, policy makers, health care partners, and volunteers to provide education on the ability of clinical trials to provide cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients ...
Governor David Ige Proclaims December 3-7 as Cancer Screen Week in Hawaii
... the first week in December as Cancer Screen Week in partnership with Genentech, the American Cancer Society (ACS), Stand Up to Cancer and Rally Health. The goal is to urge Hawaii residents to talk with their health care providers about the importance of screening and early detection to save lives from cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 600,000 ...