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Review of New York's 2009 Legislative Session
... programs, but there will be fewer antismoking messages in the media and distribution of nicotine patches is being cut back. POLICY Access to Care for the Working Poor -- A major part of the ACS agenda at the state and national level is to make affordable, quality insurance available to everyone. One significant success was getting the Legislature to expand the Family Health Plus program for working adults to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (which amounts to $22,000 for a single person). If the federal ... off the insurance rolls. Young Adult Insurance (Bill No. A6030/A9036)-- Upwards of 800,000 New Yorkers between the ages of 19 and 29 don't have health insurance, because they can't afford individual coverage and/or they work in jobs that don't offer coverage. This legislation offers a ...
Data Released Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths in Erie County, NY
... that starts with removing flavored products, like menthol cigarettes, from the tobacco industry toolbox.” Dr. Andrew Hyland , Chair of Health Behavior and head of tobacco control programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center , said, “Every day we see patients coming ... the proposal to end the sale of all flavored products—including menthol cigarettes.” “New York has the opportunity to address a definitive health equity issue. Tobacco-related cancer mortality is higher among Black people than white people because of historically higher smoking ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...
New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention
... ALBANY, NY --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New York is 20th in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention. The report, issued ... tobacco revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New York is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...
Cig Tax Hike, Cig Tax Collection - A Winning Formula
... to develop new regulations to collect excise taxes and his proposal to use revenue from a cigarette tax hike specifically for prevention and health care certainly is encouraging. But the state must collect these taxes now, every minute of hesitation is another minute tobacco smoke is ravaging someone’s health.” ### About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of ...
ACS CAN Applauds NYS Senate for Passing Legislation to Improve Vaccine Access in Pharmacies
... 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 ...
Statement on Death of Former U.S. Representative Nita Lowey
... 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, ...
Budget Cuts & Missed Opportunities Define New York Budget
... diseases, including but not limited to cancer. The reality is that a majority of patients need sporadic or intermittent time off for their care. The real, lived experience of patients and survivors should directly inform how our lawmakers address issues, and, in neglecting to ... our most vulnerable residents. The provisions on medical debt in the final state budget will help ensure that more New Yorkers can pay for their care without the lasting impact of medical debt. Additionally, the budget will rectify some of the toxic, predatory practices employed by many ... 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 ...
Governor Hochul to Receive Policy Wish List During Santa’s Visit to State Capitol
... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...
Improving paid leave for cancer patients and others
... existing paid medical leave program, and patient advocates across New York are expecting them to act. Failing to do so risks the financial health of countless families. For most cancer patients, the diagnosis is just the start of a difficult and time-consuming journey, which can ... benefit is one day at a time, and the TDI program does not cover any intermittent leave. For many cancer patients, this is problematic. Cancer care often demands sporadic or intermittent time-off. A nationwide survey of cancer patients showed that, of those who had to take unpaid leave ... caregivers should have access to paid family and medical leave that allows them to take time off work to attend to their own or a loved one’s care without losing their job or income. State leaders should adopt and improve upon Governor Hochul’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget ...
Fighting Tobacco in New York
... Over 28,000 New Yorkers a year die from tobacco-caused illnesses. Over 10.600 New York kids become new smokers each year. The annual health care costs in New York directly caused by smoking are $10.39 billion The use of e-cigarettes by kids is rising rapidly. E-cigarette use among kids ... from smoking. The populations that need our help the most, including those with lower education and income, and individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues have significantly higher smoking rates – and some even double the statewide smoking rate. New York needs to ...