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Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally in Frankfort to Urge Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority

February 21, 2019
Kentucky

Frankfort, KY – February 21, 2019 – Cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state traveled to the Kentucky State Capitol today to call on the Legislature to prioritize the 26,400 Kentuckians who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2019. The visit was part of the American Cancer

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Launches Campaign for Comprehensive Cancer Care

January 23, 2019
Kentucky

Frankfort, KY – January 23, 2019 – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking that legislators support legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in Kentucky. The latest edition of the ACS CAN’s How Do You

Kentucky Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

August 9, 2018
Kentucky

Lexington, KY – August 9, 2019 – Kentucky is falling short when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer according to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce

Judge Halts Kentucky Medicaid Work Requirements

June 29, 2018
Kentucky, National

Today a federal judge ruled the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) failed to adequately consider how Kentucky’s proposed Medicaid work rules would effect residents’ access to health care as required under federal law.

2018 Kentucky Legislative Roundup

May 3, 2018
Kentucky, Kentucky

2018 Kentucky Legislative Roundup The 2018 Kentucky Legislative Session ended on April 14. It was an eventful one, to say the least, filled with last minute surprises, pension reform, and a tax bill with changes going until the very last day. Despite a multitude of distractions, ACS CAN volunteers

2018 Kentucky Legislative Roundup

May 3, 2018
Kentucky, Kentucky

2018 Kentucky Legislative Roundup The 2018 Kentucky Legislative Session ended on April 14. It was an eventful one, to say the least, filled with last minute surprises, pension reform, and a tax bill with changes going until the very last day. Despite a multitude of distractions, ACS CAN volunteers

Public Health Organizations: Legislature’s Final Budget A Missed Opportunity To Reduce Smoking, Save Lives

April 2, 2018
Kentucky

Frankfort, KY – April 2, 2018 – The following statement can be attributed to four leading health advocacy organizations: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “The legislature missed an opportunity to reduce the toll of tobacco in Kentucky

Kentucky is the Cancer Capital of the Country with More Than 1/3 of the Commonwealth’s Cancer Deaths Tied to Tobacco Use

February 21, 2018
Kentucky

More than 100 Kentuckians traveled to Frankfort today to urge legislators to reduce smoking-related cancer deaths by increasing Kentucky’s cigarette tax by $1 or more per pack. The visit was part of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Day at the Capitol.

Patient Advocates Offer Resources to Kentuckians Looking to Quit Tobacco Use During “Kick It, Kentucky!” Week

September 27, 2017
Kentucky

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and 26 other leading health organizations are offering support to those Kentuckians looking to quit tobacco as part of the first-ever Kick It, Kentucky! week.