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Hartford to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21; More Lives to be Saved if Connecticut Follows Suit
HARTFORD – By a unanimous vote of 9-0, the Hartford City Council tonight voted in support of an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under 21 years of age.
Public health groups applaud Essex County’s passage of Tobacco 21
ALBANY, September 4, 2018 — Today, the Essex County Board of Supervisors took an important step in protecting the youth of the county by raising the minimum legal sales age for tobacco products to 21.
Patients with Serious Illnesses Will Face Greater Barriers to Health Care Under Proposed Administration Guidance
The administration released guidance today to give states expanded authority to offer less comprehensive plans to individuals who purchase their health insurance coverage through the individual market.
Gov. Ralph Northam Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in recognition of his dedication to protect children and workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke and expanding access to healthcare.
OMB Reviewing Proposed Rule that Aims to Improve Mammography Quality and Provide Patients with Better Information
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has indicated it is reviewing a proposed rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would modernize mammography quality standards and address breast density reporting to patients and health care providers.
Olney Resident Honored by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network recently honored Olney resident Polly Sulcer with its Capitol Dome Volunteer of the Year award at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
New Health Disparities Chartbook Illustrates Inequities in Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released a publication today to illustrate health disparities across the cancer continuum and discuss public policy strategies to address those disparities. Cancer Disparities: A Chartbook illustrates the scope of cancer disparities that exist in the United States.
Candidates for the 11th Congressional District of New Jersey Go on the Record with Their Positions on Cancer Issues
TRENTON, NJ – October 17, 2018 – Both candidates for the 11th Congressional District seat in New Jersey have publicly stated their positions on how, if elected, they would work to make cancer a national priority.