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West Virginia 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, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... and best practices; yellow indicates moderate movement toward the benchmark and red shows where states are falling short. Palliative care passing this year was a great step forward for the quality of life for cancer patients and their families in West Virginia, but there is still ... 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 ...
Breaking the Cycle of Tobacco Addiction
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – This Thursday, on the American Cancer Society’s 48th annual Great American Smokeout® and National Rural Health Day, cancer advocates are calling on elected officials to do more to support the residents of West Virginia who want to quit using deadly, ... more than 4,300 West Virginians die from a smoking-related disease. Furthermore, tobacco use is one of the primary drivers of cancer-related health disparities. Tobacco companies have specifically targeted rural and limited income communities, veterans, people with disabilities, and ... 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 ...
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® by Calling for Action to Help People Quit Tobacco
... are marking the American Cancer Society's 47th annual Great American Smokeout® Thursday by calling on elected officials to protect the health of all West Virginia residents by implementing strong tobacco control legislation. “The Great American Smokeout® is about helping ... 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 ...
It Is Past Time for Meaningful Action on Tobacco Control
... 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 ...
Advocates Insist Governor Prioritize Tobacco Prevention Funding in Upcoming Special Session
... for our people. It will protect West Virginia’s youth, save lives by providing additional resources for adults who want to quit and reduce health care costs for businesses and the state. “West Virginia is typically ranked 50th in the country for funding critical programs to reduce ...
Proposed Tobacco Tax Increase is a Step in the Right Direction
... 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 ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally at the 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 ...
It Is Past Time to Break the Cycle of Tobacco Addiction
... 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 ...
June WV ACS CAN Update
... is still running and they are considering a 65 cent tobacco tax now. We will continue to ask for at least $1 increase in order to get the public health benefits of getting adults to quit smoking and preventing youth from starting. Advocacy at RFL updates : Please let me know if anyone ... as an ACS CAN membership *) Memorial Day Recess visits- Quality of Life legislation and WV sponsors: The House version of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 3119) has 148 sponsors – including 25 on the Energy and Commerce Committee! While we will ... and to build your volunteer structure, strengthen relationships with partners, and better integrate with our American Cancer Society partners in health initiatives, corporate engagement, and community engagement. The event in DC will take place from 12pm to 4pm – June 29 th - and will ...
2025 West Virginia Cancer Action Day Webpage
... Videos and Additional resources: WV Cancer Action Day - Audio Story example Share your story: We'd love to hear why you care about this issue! If you'd like to submit your reason why before the training, please use the the links below to submit it, and it will go ... Below are the Materials in the current packet, but this section may have updates, so be on the lookout! _cad_25_wv_volunteer_packet.pdf The health and safety of all our guests and participants is our number one goal. Please see below for important details, which will continue to be ... sick or have been recently exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home. People who have underlying health conditions or are taking medications that weaken the immune system should talk to their healthcare provider before attending large ...