American Cancer Society Celebrates Smoke-Free Kansas Law

(TOPEKA)–February 25, 2010– American Cancer Society advocates celebrated a victory today with the passage of House Bill 2221, a strong statewide public smoking law.   “Thanks to the vision and the courage of our state legislature, Kansas will now be a better place to breathe,” said Stephanie Weiter, regional vice president for the American Cancer [...]

Feb. 26 Deadline: Send Flowers This Spring to Save Lives

We all know fresh flowers can brighten someone’s day – but did you know sending daffodils can help save lives? You can help save lives by giving daffodils this spring through the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days® program. As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is the American Cancer Society’s symbol of hope for [...]

ACS CAN: The Current Health System Continues to Deteriorate

News reports and private sector actions continue to demonstrate that the current system of health coverage is worsening dramatically.   Private Insurance Last month Anthem Blue Cross announced that premiums in the California individual insurance market would increase by as much as 39% this year.[1] Anthem in Maine is requesting a 23% increase this year [...]

Christian Hospital Partners with American Cancer Society to Provide a New Resource Free to Cancer Patients

Society’s Personal Health Manager is a great organizing tool for patients   [ST. LOUIS, MO] February 16, 2010 – The American Cancer Society and Christian Hospital have joined forces to provide many services to cancer patients in the area: on February 1 the new Personal Health Manager was added to the list.   Personal Health [...]

Tips for a Healthy, and Romantic, Valentine’s Day

  Valentine’s Day traditions – boxes of chocolate and lavish dinners – aren’t exactly good for your heart, or your waistline. This February 14th, show that special someone you love him or her in a way that’s a little healthier. Here are some suggestions.   If you’re giving chocolate, go with dark chocolate. No doubt [...]