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Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on St. Louis Area Residents
... According to the report, the federal government’s response to the contamination was slow and insufficient and consistently undervalued the health impact on the community. “We are concerned for the health and well-being of our community and making sure community members’ voices are heard,” said Lauren Puplampu, engagement manager, Health ... stage of diagnosis in the four most common cancer sites. ACS CAN advocates for all people to have access to comprehensive, affordable health care that includes screening, treatment and follow-up. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...
Join Our Fight to Expand Coverage for Over 230,000 Missourians - Vote Yes on Amendment 2
Vote YES on Amendment 2 Bring Federal Tax Dollars Back to Missouri and Expand Health Care for Over 230,000 Missourians This August 4, 2020, Missouri voters will have an opportunity to vote on Amendment 2 . Amendment 2 will provide access to affordable and comprehensive health care coverage through Medicaid for low-income adults and families. Amendment 2 is critical in the fight against cancer . For the 37,540 ...
Cancer Advocates Applaud Medicaid Funding in Governor’s Budget
... “As an organization dedicated to reducing suffering and death from cancer, ACS CAN is pleased to see the governor prioritizing access to health insurance coverage and public health in his proposed budget. Today, the governor honored the will of Missourians by including funding to implement Medicaid expansion. “In ... the funding and implement this life-changing and lifesaving program. “The expansion of MO Healthnet will help improve access to primary care, preventive services, diagnostic testing and cancer treatment care which will help reduce the burden of cancer and address health disparities. ...
2018 ACS CAN St. Louis Cancer Talks
... in St. Louis, MO on November 9. This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in medical research, business, education, cancer care and health policy to discuss emerging and cutting edge oncology and research policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans. Speakers include : Priscilla Hwang, Ph.D. - Washington Univeristy Ryan Teague, Ph.D. - St. Louis University School of Medicine ...
Missourians Celebrate Historic Tobacco Control Funding
COLUMBIA, MO - Today, Governor Parson, cancer survivors and health advocates met at the University of Missouri to celebrate the state’s new funding for tobacco cessation and prevention. In Missouri, ... up to be adults who smoke; · mean 300 fewer kids growing up to die prematurely from smoking; and · save the state $21 million in future health care expenditures. “We know some of the tools to stop these needless deaths. Investing in programs to prevent kids from starting to use ...
ACS CAN Missouri 2019 State Legislative Priorities
... against cancer requires public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Missourians touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... and cervical cancer screening and treatment program for low-income uninsured and underinsured women administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, provides free pap tests to women aged 35 to 64 and mammograms to women aged 50 to 64 who are low-income and uninsured. ...
Help Seniors Who Get Unexpected Bill After Colonoscopy
As a cancer survivor, I can tell you the words “you have cancer” are life-changing. But thanks to better access to care, many more people are not only surviving this disease in 2018, they are thriving. Not only have we discovered better, more effective ... Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act. This bipartisan legislation in Congress is an easy way for Sen. McCaskill to stand up for the health of our seniors. Not only will her support help save lives from cancer, it will save health care dollars that would otherwise have been spent on treatment down the road. This legislation matters to me because I have heard those ...
Amicus Brief Filed in Medicaid Expansion Lawsuit
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Emily Kalmer Jefferson City, MO - “ Health and patient advocacy groups filed an amicus curiae (or friend-of-the-court) brief today in the Missouri Supreme Court, noting the vital role ... by expanding Medicaid is truly lifesaving. Tomorrow, Oklahoma will join 36 other states to ensure more low-income individuals have access to health insurance. The majority of voters expected Missouri to do the same.” ### About ACS CAN at 20 The American Cancer Society Cancer ... 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 stand ...
ACS CAN Praises General Assembly's Commitment to Cancer Patients
... 3) ensured availability of substitute “biosimilar” medications and 4) improved quality and delivery of patient-centered and family-focused care. In response, Stacy Reliford, Missouri government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued ... cancer patients by passing legislation to fund prevention, enhance medication availability and improve the quality and delivery of palliative care. We’d like to thank our lawmakers for prioritizing the more than 34,000 Missourians who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. “Through ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
Report: Missouri Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
... “How Do You Measure Up?” rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, tobacco control policies and restricting indoor tanning devices for minors. The ... smoke, and nearly one-third of cancer deaths are attributable to tobacco use,” Freeman said. “We can’t expect to improve our state’s health with antiquated tobacco control laws and less than $100,000 in funding for programs to help people end their addiction. This report points ... of tobacco cessation and improving patient quality of life through palliative care. Nationally, the report found that increased access to health coverage through Medicaid is the most met benchmark, with 34 states, in addition to the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, having ...