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... pap tests, resulting in a greater risk of being diagnosed at a later, more advanced, stage of disease. Continued Need in Oklahoma The Affordable Care Act will provide women with greater access to preventive cancer screenings and treatment;however gaps will still remain for women who are ... or underinsured. Since Oklahoma will not be participating in the Medicaid expansion, 82,000 women are being denied access to affordable health care coverage options. Women diagnosed with cancer through Take Charge gain eligibility for comprehensive treatment services through the state ...

... Louisiana is once again first in the worst of ways and rankings.  “Casino employees and patrons are in desperate need of these lifesaving health protections,” said Feamula Bradley, Region 7 Manager, The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living. “Breaking their promise to their ... workers back into smoke-filled work environments after nearly two years of workplace protections sends a loud and clear message that their health is irrelevant. The council, and the casinos, know that secondhand smoke exposure is hazardous to worker health. They know it triggers heart ... Director for the American Heart Association in Shreveport.  “Our policy makers and casino operators must realize that when they say that they care about the health and safety of their customers, employees and their communities - all while continuing to allow indoor smoking - they are at ...

... in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy.   “Gov. Northam has made tremendous strides in the fight against cancer by expanding health care coverage to thousands of Virginians,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “Through his steadfast commitment to increasing access to lifesaving health coverage, Gov. Northam demonstrated his dedication to supporting cancer patients and their families across the state. We are grateful to ...

... Congress announced a bipartisan 2017 budget deal that contains a $2 billion increase in medical research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including $475 million more for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The budget also maintains funding for cancer control programs at ... (CDC), including the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program - and protects tobacco control measures at the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). A statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Congress reached ... comprehensive approach also requires effectively tackling the number one preventable cause of cancer—tobacco use.  The Office of Smoking and Health (OSH) leads federal efforts to reduce tobacco-related death and disease by funding activities that help prevent youth from starting to use ...