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2019 West Virginia Legislative Priorities
... of the American Cancer Society. ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem for all West Virginians. The following highlights ACS CAN WV 2019 legislative priorities: Reduce the burden of tobacco on West ... quit smoking and educate children to never start. Protect the right to breath smoke-free indoor air; help our communities save lives and improve health with comprehensive smoke-free workplaces We are working with local communities across West Virginia to make restaurants, bars and all ... is an effective solution to help reduce the toll tobacco takes on the health of citizens and the health of our economy through state health care expenditures. Help West Virginians quit tobacco use with barrier-free insurance coverage for tobacco cessation Our health care providers know ...
New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden
... result of tobacco use, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of tobacco products by $1.50 or more per pack of cigarettes. “West Virginia’s excise tax on ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.” Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 ...
West Virginia ACS CAN Innovation in Multicancer Early Detection Speaker Bios
... Inc. Dr. Whitney Jones is a Gastroenterologist, a former Clinical Professor of Medicine, and current adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health and information services at the University of Louisville. He is a founding member and currently serves as Chair of the Kentucky Colon ... and events. A recent breast cancer survivor, Andrea’s new position connects resources to WV residents, communities, cancer survivors, and health care providers. Andrea resides in Morgantown, WV with her husband James and their two children. West Virginia ACS CAN Innovation in Multicancer ...
Doug Hogan Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Government Relations in Kentucky and West Virginia
... has a decade of healthcare government relations, strategic communications and marketing experience, including working at the Kentucky Primary Care Association, the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Additionally, Doug has state government experience in Kentucky’s executive and legislative branches. Finally, Doug ... 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 ...
Sen. Takubo Proposes Real Solutions to Protect Kids and Save Lives
... on this critical issue and looks forward to working with the rest of the legislature and the governor to protect kids, save lives and reduce health care costs by significantly increasing tobacco taxes and investing in tobacco control programs in West Virginia.” ### About ACS CAN The ... 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 ...
Statement from Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia
Re: The Hancock County Board of Health amends the county’s Clean Air Regulation of 2014 The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free West Virginia is shocked and extremely disappointed at the decision of Hancock County Board of Health to amend its Clean Air Regulation to now allow smoking at casinos and gaming sections of local video lottery cafes. The priority of board of ... to be exposed to secondhand smoke, because of a decision to protect a bottom line. This decision is a tremendous cost to public health. Health care costs for the state, due to smoking, already total more than 1 billion dollars, according to the American Lung Association’s “ State of ...
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
... are marking the American Cancer Society’s 46th annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all West Virginia residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation. Nearly 70% of people who currently smoke cigarettes want ... much to be thankful for this year as we begin to gather with family and friends again. However, we must continue looking out for each other’s health by keeping people from starting to use tobacco products and helping those who want to quit. If you or someone you know is trying to quit ... 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 ...
Urgent Call for Increased Funding to Combat Tobacco Use
... CAN) calls on Finance Committee Chairs, Del. Criss and Sen. Tarr, and the entire West Virginia Legislature, urging them to prioritize public health in the state’s budget by increasing funding to $16.5 million for comprehensive programs to reduce tobacco use. To reach that goal, ACS CAN ... reduce tobacco use and has the highest adult smoking rate in the nation. We must invest in robust, fact-based strategies to address this public health crisis head-on. “Nearly 38% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in West Virginia, the highest smoking-attributable cancer death ... 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 ...
Funding and Taxes Needed to Reduce the Toll of Tobacco in West Virginia
... per pack of cigarettes with an equivalent tax on all other tobacco products benefits everyone; in addition to increasing revenue for public health, a significant increase in tobacco taxes would save lives and prevent thousands of kids from a lifetime of tobacco addiction.” West ... 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 stand ...
2024 West Virginia Legislative Priorities
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expanding access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of West Virginia residents impacted by cancer, and their leadership is vital to defeating ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the West Virginia legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance, including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...