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January 5, 2021
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session. Ohio has a long way to go regarding tobacco control policy and access to care

December 21, 2020
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – As lawmakers are finishing up their legislative session, they continue to think about 71,850 Ohioans who will hear the words “you have cancer” this year. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and their coalition partners commend the legislature for passing and Gov. Mike DeWine

November 19, 2020
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is marking the American Cancer Society’s 45th annual Great American Smokeout happening today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of our youth, low-income Ohioans, LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color by passing strong tobacco

November 12, 2020
Ohio

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Ohio will launch a Policy Forum Series the week of November 16 th with discussions including The Cost of Cancer on November 16 th at 11:30 am and The Toll of Tobacco on November 19 th at 11:30 am. Ohio Government Relations

September 15, 2020
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Nearly 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states will dial into calls and log onto virtual meetings this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the American Cancer Society

June 22, 2020
Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – This statement can be attributed to Bryan Hannon, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “As an organization dedicated to saving lives, ACS CAN wants to thank Rep. Gayle Manning and Rep. Stephanie Howse for co-sponsoring House Bill

May 15, 2020
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the steadfast commitment of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers. Because of the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer Action

May 4, 2020
Ohio

Thank you for participating in the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) virtual Cancer Action Day on May 14. We know our day looks different, but together we are making a difference for cancer patients and survivors with you during our virtual day. Typically, you would receive a

April 20, 2020
Ohio

When asked to travel to Washington, DC with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in 2005, I had no clue what adventure lay in front of me. My experience as a volunteer has truly been a blessing of years sharing my own cancer journey and encouraging elected