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2022 Ohio Policy Forum

Ohio Policy Forum: New Technology & Advancements in Cancer Care

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network 2022 Ohio Policy Forum

This event will feature a lineup of expert presenters and panelists who will discuss the intersection of public policy and the recent advancements and new technologies in cancer care.

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Public Health Organizations Call for the City of Columbus to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco

August 4, 2022
Ohio

Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco is Critical to Protect Youth and Reduce Tobacco Use

Survey: More than 80 Percent of Cancer Patients and Survivors Say Copay Assistance Programs Help Them Afford Their Prescription Drugs

July 26, 2022
Ohio

A new Survivor Views survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network shows that while copay assistance programs can help cancer patients afford the medications they need, some aren’t able to apply them to their health insurance deductible or other out-of-pocket requirements, which can create a barrier to care.

Ohio is One Step Closer to Unlocking Precision Medicine

May 11, 2022
Ohio

More than 42 groups including leading patient advocacy organizations, medical associations, and health systems are asking members of the Ohio House Insurance Committee to support HB 608: biomarker testing legislation. This legislation would ensure more Ohioans’ can access game-changing testing which helps ensure patients get the right treatment at the

Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Capitol to Rally Legislators

March 31, 2022
Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – After two years of virtual Cancer Action Days due to the pandemic, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Capitol in Columbus yesterday to meet in person with their elected officials. They let their lawmakers know that they can and must do

Ohio Events

August 30, 2022
Cleveland, OH

Laughter CAN Cure 2022

Laughter CAN Cure is a fun night hosted by local comedian, David Horning, Jr. and ACS CAN volunteer Barb Diver. Advance ticket sales conclude at 10pm Sunday, August 28. Space is limited so get your tickets online today! If we don't sell out, there will be a limited number...

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November 29, 2022
Columbus, OH

Ohio 2022 ACS CAN Policy Forum: New Technologies & Advancements in Cancer Care

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading advocacy organization working every day to make issues facing cancer patients a national and state priority. The 2022 ACS CAN Ohio Policy Forum is a premiere event bringing together industry experts to support ACS CAN's mission. This...

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State Contacts

Robyn Kaltenbach (she/her)
Ohio Grassroots Manager
[email protected]
440.781.6209
Leo Almeida (he/him)
Government Relations Director
[email protected]
567.267.0156
Michelle Zimmerman (she/her)
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
[email protected]
740.525.9577

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