THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 5 Sen. Lewis receives Distinguished Advocacy Award for Excellence in cancer-fi ghting public policy complishment that we know will save countless lives going forward,” said ACS CAN Government Relations Director Marc Hymovitz. “His partnership with ACS CAN and dedication to keeping tobacco out of the hands of our youth have demonstrated his commitment to fighting cancer through public policy, and we look forward to continuing to work together to save lives in State Sen. Jason Lewis (far left) recently joined colleagues from the House and Senate to receive the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Distinguished Advocacy Award. (Courtesy Photo) BOSTON – State Senator Jason Lewis was recently awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his leadership and commitment to strong public health policies around tobacco and other cancer issues. The award is presented by ACS CAN, the advocacy affi liate of the American Cancer Society, to select officials who have demonstrated leadership and commitment in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy. Lewis received the award during a ceremony at ACS CAN’s annual Lobby Day, which brought over 100 cancer survivors and advocates to Beacon Hill to lobby in support of cancer-related policies. This year’s event urged lawmakers to build on the work accomplished fi ghting Big Tobacco in previous legislative sessions, including a tax on electronic cigarettes, an increased cigarette and cigar tax, and a ban on the sale of fl avored tobacco products in the Commonwealth. “Sen. Lewis has been a champion in protecting Massachusetts youth from the targeting of the tobacco industry. He was instrumental in making the Commonwealth among the first states in the nation to raise the age of sale of tobacco products to 21 – an acMassachusetts.” “We should all be proud that the Commonwealth is a national leader in preventing youth addiction to tobacco and nicotine products, and our commitment to this mission will improve public health, save lives and reduce healthcare costs,” said Sen. Lewis. “I was proud to work over the last several years with advocates, colleagues, members of the community, and most importantly, with youth, to enact this legislation and see it signed into law.” ACS CAN applauds Lewis’s determination to enact meaningful legislation that benefi ts public health and saves lives across Massachusetts from cancer. A health plan designed to keep seniors living independently at home. Senior Care Options (SCO) from Commonwealth Care Alliance® 65% of the members in our SCO health plan qualify for nursing homes, but live safely in their own homes with our care and support. Our comprehensive approach brings together primary care, behavioral health and social services, even medical care at home as needed. Plus, you get to keep your current doctors as long as they’re part of our provider network. Care that’s seamless. That’s uncommon care. That’s Commonwealth Care Alliance. 65+ and eligible for MassHealth Standard? Learn more about CCA Senior Care Options. Toll-Free: 800-CALL-CCA (800-225-5222) TTY 711 8 am – 8 pm, 7 days a week FAX: 617-830-0534 CommonwealthCareSCO.org 30 Winter Street, Boston MA 02108 H2225_19_030_M © 2019 Commonwealth Care Alliance Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) Senior Care Options Program (HMO SNP) is a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts/EOHHS Medicaid program. Enrollment in the Plan depends on contract renewal to provide benefits for both programs to enrollees. CCA complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, age, mental or physical disability, health status, claims experience, medical history, genetic information, evidence of insurability or geographic location. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 866-610-2273 (TTY 711). ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 866-610-2273 (TTY 711).
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