More than $39.3 million will be awarded over the five-year period to 22 hospitals, community-based organizations and county health departments statewide to implement the New York State Cancer Services Program. The program’s goal is to give low-income, at-risk residents, such as the uninsured and underinsured, greater access to cancer screening, according to the governor. That money will be awarded beginning Oct. 1.
The $43.8 million also includes $4.5 million that will be awarded over the five-year period to four organizations to implement the New York State Cancer Prevention in Action program. The program is designed to help engage communities to address key cancer prevention areas such as promoting the human papillomavirus vaccine and paid time off for screenings, according to the governor. This engagement will take place through various means, including education and providing resources.
“The threat of cancer knows no income level nor status, and New York is working to ensure that all men and women have access to the life-saving benefits of early detection and prevention services,” Mr. Cuomo said. “This investment is a major step forward in our efforts to support healthy communities while securing New York’s position as a leader in cancer prevention efforts. We will continue to work to raise awareness and promote access to high quality screening for all.”
Read the full announcement here.
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