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Obama wants to hear from Americans about health care reform

Obama wants to hear from Americans about health care reform

on Jun 11th, 2009 | No Comments

President Obama held a town hall meeting today in Green Bay, Wisconsin to kick off his campaign for health care reform. According to an Associated Press report, the president plans to spend $1.5 trillion over the next decade to provide health care coverage to uninsured Americans. Obama referenced the success of health care initiatives in Wisconsin as he discussed his hopes for a national overhaul of the health care system.

Take this simple step to support federal colon cancer legislation

Take this simple step to support federal colon cancer legislation

on May 21st, 2009 | No Comments

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network continues to monitor progress of HR1189, the “Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment Act”, a federal bill which would provide 3 to 1 matching dollars to expand state colorectal cancer screening programs. The bill was introduced in Congress at the end of February and is currently picking [...]

American Cancer Society announces $371,000 for colon cancer in Minnesota state budget

American Cancer Society announces $371,000 for colon cancer in Minnesota state budget

on May 21st, 2009 | No Comments

The American Cancer Society announced today that Minnesota’s final Health and Human Services Budget, signed by Governor Pawlenty, includes $371,000 for colon cancer screening.  In an open letter to supporters, ACS spokesperson Dr. Rebecca Thoman writes, “this is truly remarkable given the initial $6 billion deficit. Our success is a testament to you – volunteers, advocates, [...]

Advocates Gather in DC for 2009 Call on Congress

Advocates Gather in DC for 2009 Call on Congress

on Mar 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Colorectal cancer advocates from around the country joined together tonight for three days of trainings and strategizing that will culminate in meetings with their Members of Congress on Capitol Hill. Advocates from every corner of the country traveled to Washington, DC, in support of legislation that will create a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program – [...]

Get Your Rear in Gear states get passing grades on legislative report card

Get Your Rear in Gear states get passing grades on legislative report card

on Mar 10th, 2009 | No Comments

The release of a recent legislative report card underscored the importance of participation in colon cancer education and awareness events.  A coalition of organizations including the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a report in February which graded each state on legislation requiring insurance providers to cover the cost of recommended preventative screening procedures.  States earning [...]

Colon cancer legislation advances in Senate

Colon cancer legislation advances in Senate

on Feb 26th, 2009 | No Comments

The American Cancer Society announced today that Minnesota’s Colorectal Cancer Prevention Act unanimously passed the Senate Health, Housing and Family Security Committee.  Senator Kathy Sheran of Mankato, nurse, nurse educator and mother of three, authored the bill. “The importance of early screening for colorectal cancer cannot be understated,” said Sen. Sheran in March 2008 when [...]

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