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On October 16, 2017, City Councilmember Brandon Scott introduced the Baltimore City Healthy Kids’ Meals Bill to the Baltimore City Council. The bill is supported by Sugar Free Kids Maryland , a leading voice in Maryland’s fight against type 2 diabetes, heart disease and tooth decay and the

The ACS CAN Policy Forum on Access to Health Care was held on October 12th at the Universith of Maryland Medical Center and brought together Maryland’s key decision makers and leaders in business, education, medical research, cancer care, and government to explore federal and state health care policies and its

On Septmeber 12, 2017 ACS CAN Lead Ambassadors will be in Washington, DC to urge Members of Congress to support three key issues: 1. Increase Cancer Research Funding for prevention, early detection and treatment. 2. Pass the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act 3. Remove the barriers for

On July 18, the Prince George’s County Council unanimously approved legislation that will expand healthy drinks and snacks offered in county vending machines (CB-26). The bill received all nine votes from the full council. The bill ensures that at least 50 percent of items in machines will meet American Heart

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Maryland Government Relations Update April 26, 2017 April 10 was the last day of the 2017 Session of the Maryland General Assembly. ACS CAN had a mixed year in Annapolis this session. Although our three priority bills did not pass we are poised to

COUNCIL PRESENTS LEGISLATION AIMED AT PREVENTING SKIN CANCER CB-40-2017 Restricts Minors from Indoor Tanning The Prince George’s County Council, during session on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, presented Council Bill 040-2017, legislation proposed by Council Member Mary Lehman (D) - District 1 prohibiting the use of indoor tanning

On April 18, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 1-17 that will expand healthy drinks and snacks offered in county vending machines. At least 50 percent of items in machines will meet American Heart Association recommended nutrition standards for sugar, salt, fat and other measures, and every drink machine