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TXCRC

... grant from our partners at Fight CRC to reduce the burden of colorectal cancer in Texas by expanding access to screenings, removing barriers to care, and ensuring the public is aware of updates to our  systems and how these changes impact their health. Check back periodically for updated resources, actions, and additional information!   Learn more about HB 3588 / SB 1028 Ensure Coverage ...

Connecticut Lawmakers Fund $12 Million to Fight Tobacco Use

... Connecticut is falling short, providing ZERO funding in the current state budget.  ​​​​ The Numbers:  $2.03 Billion  - Annual health care costs directly caused by smoking   $473.2 million  - Amount of tobacco revenue and tobacco settlement funds CT receives annually   $55.9 ...

Let's Screen New York Action Center

  The Let’s #ScreenNY campaign is a statewide coalition of patient advocacy groups, health systems, community organizations, individuals, policymakers, and others who are committed to helping ensure that all New Yorkers get back to ... are listed in this web page. Sign up for the Let’s #ScreenNY campaign Share your cancer story Do you have a story about trouble accessing care? Have high out-of-pocket costs, insurer policies, or other obstacles caused you to delay cancer screening? Have you been able to get your ... is required? In New York, it might not be covered by insurance. Multiple studies have shown that individuals are less likely to seek health services, including preventive screenings, when they must pay for those services out-of-pocket. We need your voice!  Please send a message ...

Maine Legislative Ambassador Homepage

... your ACT! Lead to set up a time for ACS CAN Training   COVID-19 Resources: COVID-19 and ACS CAN COVID-19 and Cancer Resources   Addressing Health Equity and Health Disparities Fact Sheets: What is Health Equity Addressing Disparities in Cancer Across the Country Eliminating Disparities in Cancer Health Disaprities - Access to Care Health Disparities - Prevention and Early Detection Health Disparities - Research and Clinical Trials Health Disparities - Tobacco   ...

2024 California Ambassador Summit

... to Kenya, Amazon to Uber, Sheryl Sandberg to Jessica Alba, Fortune 500 CEO’s, and more.  You will also hear from Dr. Erqi Pollom of Stanford Health Care who will present about America's Crippling Medical Debt Crisis. We have a great selection of breakouts, some fun activities, and plenty of time to connect with your fellow volunteers.   To our fellow advocates who are unable to attend due to health, safety, and other concerns, we are happy to announce our virtual event option . We will carry your energy with us from afar! Recording of ...

Flavors Hook Kids NY Tweet to Action Page

... City Council Speaker Corey Johnson will not bring Intro 1345 to a vote unless he hears from more New Yorkers. Let him know via Twitter that you care about reducing the impact of menthol cigarettes in New York City and want him to restrict menthol cigarettes now. Note: You must have a ... 2,600 New Yorkers die from lung cancer every year. By restricting the sale of menthol cigarettes we can save lives. @NYCSpeakerCoJo put public health first and bring Intro 1345 to a vote. #MentholHooksKidsNYC More than 4 out of 5 young adult (18 to 24) tobacco users started with flavored ... cigarettes would prevent more youth from getting hooked by Big Tobacco. @NYCSpeakerCoJo must bring Intro 1345 to a vote #MentholHooksKidsNYC Health care professionals are dedicated to promoting the health of all New Yorkers. They do their part every day in the fight against ...

2021 Georgia Virtual Cancer Action Day

... Day   Check out your Virtual Cancer Action Day Participant Toolkit - it has everything you need!    The Issues: Ensuring Access to Quality Care: low-income individuals and families in Georgia should have access to health insurance coverage through state Medicaid programs. We need full Medicaid expansion in our state so low-income parents and adults can have comprehensive and affordable health insurance coverage. Reducing the Toll of Tobacco: we need local jurisdictions to have the authority to pass stronger regulations than the ...

ACS CAN Elevator Speech

... grassroots, and communications resources to Boost government funding for lifesaving cancer research; Expand access to adequate, affordable health care for people with cancer and their families; Ensure that proven preventive screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies are available to ...

Diane Nathaniel, New York

... organization founded with her best friend Helen L. Collen.  Beat Stage 3, Inc. is dedicated to raising community awareness about cancer health, screening, and prevention.  BS3 promotes image consciousness and renewed self-love for those who have suffered the ravages of cancer treatments.  Our goal is to highlight, and implement health, beauty, and fashion makeovers to influence positive lifestyle changes and improve self-confidence that often disappears during and after ... advocacy journey and those who are ready to head to “The Hill” to effect change.  Diane was a guest panelist for “The Future of Cancer Care Policy Forum” presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, November 2020.  In March 2020, Diane was invited to be a part ...

Let's hold Secretary Azar Accountable for Eliminating E-Cigarette Flavors

... quickly and publicly. When you click the below button, you'll be directed to a Facebook post about this announcement on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Facebook page.  That department - led by Secratary Azar - is responsible for seeing this through. Please add a brief ...

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