American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Volunteer to Testify on Need for Sustained Funding for Medical Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 12, 2010 – Members of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 12, 2010 – Members of the U.S.
WASHINGTON – May 5, 2010 – As the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) prepares to hold a hearing today on national medical research priorities, families affected by cancer are calling on their elected officials to sustain the current level of support for
Washington, D.C. – May 4, 2010 – The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program today celebrates 10 years of supporting communities in the fight against racial and ethnic health disparities.
Washington, D.C. – April 30, 2010 – Michigan will be the latest state to follow a growing national trend to go smoke-free when a new law goes into effect Saturday, May 1, restricting smoking in almost all workplaces in the state, including all restaurants and bars.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter expressing support for the Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010 -- legislation that works to improve the affordability of health coverage by requiring oversight and control of insurance industry rate-setting practice
WASHINGTON – April 28, 2010 – With the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) holding a hearing today to focus on national medical research priorities, families affected by cancer are calling on their elected officials to sustain the current level of support
Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2010 – Washington state will take a major step forward to save lives and protect children today when Governor Christine Gregoire signs legislation into law increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1 to $3.025 per pack.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued a letter to CDC director, Thomas Frieden, regarding investment of prevention funding in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The letter emphasizes key areas, such as tobacco control, combating obesity and reducing disp
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 22, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, today announced the appointment of Christopher W. Hansen as president.
Washington, D.C. – April 22, 2010 – A new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the critical need for comprehensive tobacco control policies to save lives and protect children.