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Representative Ivy Spohnholz Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... work in the passing of House Bill 265 to expand telehealth services for residents in Alaska paves the way for innovation in rural access to care,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Thanks to her determination, cancer patients with complex cases have the opportunity to use ... of her own legislative colleagues, majority and minority together, to pass a bill modernizing telehealth rules for both medical and behavioral health. Played a critical role behind the scenes, helping navigate, shepherd, advise, and negotiate ACS CAN priority issues through the legislative ... get mired in technical bureaucracy or partisan politics. The result of our work together is the ability for cancer patients to get advice and care from the top medical centers in the nation,” said Emily Nenon, ACS CAN Alaska government relations director. “Alaska’s cancer patients ...
Alaska Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Cancer Action Day to Prioritize Tobacco Control and Cancer Prevention Efforts
... for ACS CAN. "While we couldn’t meet in person this year, our advocates let lawmakers know that if we are going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Alaska, the goal must be top of mind for our legislature." Specifically, the group urged lawmakers to support comprehensive ... 2019, youth e-cigarette use has increased to 26% in 2019. More work still needs to be done. Smoking still costs our state $575 million in annual health care costs plus an additional $261 million in annual lost productivity. "At this critical time, we must do everything to keep our communities ...
Alaska Cancer Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout on November 19 by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
... battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures. As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... who smoke or who used to smoke are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 so the sooner we can help Alaskans quit, the better. Health benefits begin occurring quickly after quitting smoking, including rapid improvements in blood carbon monoxide levels and in respiratory ... year and smoking also causes more than 31% of all cancer deaths in the state. Additionally, smoking costs Alaska $438 million in annual health care costs. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and ...
ACS CAN Alaska's 2019 Policy Forum & Community Engagement Event
... goal is to learn about local successes and identify what we can do next as Alaskans to reduce the effects of chronic disease on our economy and health care system. Why Healthy Eating and Active Living? After tobacco use, diet and physical activity are the leading risk factors for cancer in our ...
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 ...
Cancer Patients, Survivors Travel to Juneau to Urge Legislators to Push Harder Against the Tobacco Industry & Expand Telehealth Access
... and their families and caregivers from throughout Alaska gathered Tuesday at the Capitol building to ask legislators to prioritize public health over the profit margin of the Tobacco Industry. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Cancer ... 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, ...