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... which is ACS CAN’s most prestigious advocacy honor, is awarded to public officials for leadership in the mission to end cancer as a public health problem. Jim Knox (third from left), ACS CAN managing director of government relations and recipient of the 2019 Alan Mills Award, posed ... Advocacy Award. The 2019 NDAA recipients were: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Senator Dick Durbin was honored as a longtime public health advocate and for his role as a staunch champion of policies aimed at curbing tobacco use, including passage of the law that prohibits ... aimed at advancing the fight against cancer. She delivered a critical vote in 2017 against legislation that would have overturned the Affordable Care Act and has provided strong bipartisan support to anti-tobacco legislation. Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D) Under Senate ...

...   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 ...

... all lawmakers: 2023 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Care Through Telehealth Preserving Local Control   Volunteer Advocate Packet  - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda 2023 ...

... in neighborhoods that need food and jobs the most; and $15 million to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentives such as Health Bucks so more New Yorkers can immediately afford fresh fruits and vegetables. Establish a tax of at least two cents per ounce on all sugary ... $150,000 to cover the transportation costs of patients that are identified through the New York City Community Cares Project; and $500,000 for a health care provider and parent education campaign aimed at increasing Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates. Establish a cancer screening registry ...