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Cancer Advocates and Survivors Return to the Capitol to Rally Legislators
... They let their lawmakers know that they can and must do better to prevent and treat cancer. “By prioritizing prevention and access to care, we could ensure progress continues to reduce suffering and death from cancer,” said Allison Johnson, ACS CAN volunteer and childhood cancer survivor. As a cancer survivor, I let my lawmakers know that if we’re going to eliminate cancer as a significant health problem in Missouri, this goal must be top of mind at the Capitol.” Advocates asked Senators not to support action that would put ... asked lawmakers to provide better access to care by funding the state’s Show Me Healthy Women program and using available federal funds for health care coverage through MO Healthnet. Legislators can also reduce cancer incidence by supporting the Governor’s recommendation to increase ...
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in Missouri
... this legislative session, ACS CAN continues to urge the legislature to allocate the necessary federal funding to ensure Missourians can access health care through the state’s recently expanded Medicaid program. Health care coverage through MO Healthnet helps improve access to primary care, preventive services, diagnostic testing and cancer treatment. ...
Cancer Survivors, Caregivers Rally at State Capitol for Improved Prevention
... Disease Control’s recommended funding level. Comprehensive, adequately funded tobacco control programs reduce tobacco use, resulting in lower health care costs and fewer deaths from tobacco-related illnesses like cancer. Prohibit minors under age 18 from using indoor tanning devices. Skin cancer ... cancer rates across the country. Protect funding for breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income women. Women who lack access to health care coverage are more likely to have their cancer detected at a later stage, when the disease is deadlier and more expensive to treat. To ...
More Than 100 Volunteers Will Ask Legislature to Prioritize Cancer Prevention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – April 3, 2017 – Cancer survivors, caretakers and health professionals will convene at the Capitol building Wednesday, April 5, to ask their legislators to protect and support statewide programs ... drive down Missouri’s cancer rates and save lives. Tobacco use kills more than 11,000 Missourians and costs the state more than $3 billion in health care bills each year, but the state ranks 50 th in the nation in spending for tobacco cessation and prevention. With 63 percent of Missouri’s ...
Missouri Legislative Session Ends with Mixed Record on Cancer Policy
... track record of success. We’re committed to continuing to advocate with Governor Parson and lawmakers for these valuable investments in the health of our family, friends, and neighbors. “ACS CAN was also pleased to see the legislature passed legislation to remove barriers to Missourians qualifying for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program as they seek care. For over 22 years, this program has saved countless lives. This small change makes sure that Missourians are not locked out of treatment ... an opportunity to help them with their out-of-pocket costs. They traveled from across the state to advocate for a bill that would require more health insurance plans to count all prescription drug copayments made by or on behalf of Missourians. This important health policy reform would ...
Emily Kalmer Receives Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy
... 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, ...