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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is the nation's leading advocacy organization in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN Georgia staff and volunteers encourage elected officials to not only talk about fighting cancer but also take real steps towards decreasing the impact of cancer on our state.

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Expand Medicaid in Georgia

Far too many Georgians are living without health insurance simply because they live in a state that has refused to expand Medicaid. These folks are in the “Medicaid Gap,” living sicker and dying younger than those with health insurance.

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Health Care Access Should be Top Priority for Georgia Lawmakers in 2025

January 13, 2025
Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. – As Georgia lawmakers reconvene for the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks forward to working with them to prioritize legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Georgians. The following is a statement from Fabienne Antoine-Nasser , Georgia government relations

Jeff Hille Accepts National Staff Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work

September 30, 2024
Georgia

Washington, D.C., – Jeff Hille was awarded the American Cancer Society Partner of the Year Award this week by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his efforts to help make cancer a national priority. Hille serves as Senior Consultant, Financial Planning & Analysis. ACS

Georgia Legislative Session Ends with Future Opportunities for Increasing Access to Health Care

March 29, 2024
Georgia

With the end of the 2024 Georgia legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is optimistic for the future of increasing access to health coverage in the Peach State and reinforces its commitment to this effort.

Bill Offering Solution for Georgia’s Health Care Coverage Gap Fails in Committee

March 21, 2024
Georgia

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 21, 2024 – The Georgia Senate’s regulated industries committee failed to pass HB 1077 today in a tied vote. The bill would have cleared the way for a customized solution to closing the coverage gap in Georgia. PeachCare Plus would help nearly 450,000 Georgians access

State Contacts

Jill Arnold
Grassroots Manager, Georgia
[email protected]
917.279.2510
Fabienne Antoine-Nasser
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
443.878.9798
Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
443.610.3627

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