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Gov. Ralph Northam Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

October 18, 2018
Virginia

Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in recognition of his dedication to protect children and workers from the dangers of secondhand smoke and expanding access to healthcare.

Virginia State Senator Emmett Hanger Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

September 26, 2018
Virginia

Virginia State Sen. Hanger received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care.

Fourth Annual Research Breakfast Brings Cancer Experts and More than 60 Attendees to Falls Church Event

September 20, 2018
Virginia

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network hosted its fourth annual Cancer Research Breakfast this morning at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center. The event featured cancer researchers from five of Virginia’s leading research institutions, discussing the latest breakthroughs in the battle against cancer.

VA Governor Northam Proclaims September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Urges Men to Discuss the Disease with their Doctor

September 12, 2018
Virginia

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer urged men across Virginia to talk to their health care providers about their individual risk for prostate cancer and applauded Governor Ralph Northam for recognizing September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Virginia.

New Report: Virginia Behind Maryland, D.C. on Implementing Proven Cancer-Fighting Policies

August 9, 2018
Virginia

Virginia lags behind Maryland and D.C. in implementing proven cancer-fighting public health policies according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The Virginia Legislature’s inaction on these policies contributes to higher lung cancer incidence and death rates. The report, “How Do

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Increase Access to Health Coverage for Low-Income State Residents

June 1, 2018
Virginia

ACS CAN praises a bi-partisan group of Virginia state legislators who voted to accept federal dollars to increase access to health coverage through Medicaid.

Our volunteers spoke up and Governor Northam listened!

May 21, 2018
Virginia

Your voices made a difference! We asked our volunteers to send an e-mail to Governor Northam in opposition to a state bill that would have expanded the length of time that people could utilize short-term insurance plans. This bill was a bad idea because plans like this can allow

Letter from ACS CAN Board Member is Published

April 20, 2018
Virginia

A letter to the editor from Dr. Bruce Waldholtz, ACS CAN Board Member, was published in the Virginian Pilot. In the letter, Dr. Waldholtz writes that "we have the opportunity to provide quality health coverage to those who need it so they can see a doctor regularly and get lifesaving

Dr. Bruce D. Waldholtz Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network National Board

February 12, 2018
Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA – February 12, 2018 – In January, Dr. Bruce Waldholtz was named to the national board of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate for the American Cancer Society (ACS). As a member of the board, Dr. Waldholtz will provide leadership