Ohio Senator Nickie Antonio honored by American Cancer Society Action Network
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Sen Nickie J. Antonio (pictured at center) (D-Lakewood), a Lakewood Democrat and House Minority Leader whose 23rd state senate district includes state legislative districts 13, 14 and 15, parts of the cities of Lakewood, Euclid and Parma, and 14 of Cleveland's 17 wards, was awarded the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Distinguished Advocacy Award on Tuesday during Cancer Action Day at the capitol. ACS CAN bestowed this prestigious honor to recognize her commitment to health equity and reducing barriers to access to care.
"Sen. Antonio has been a driving force for health equity and reducing barriers to access to care," said Leo Almeida, Ohio government relations director, ACS CAN. "Last session, she supported HB 135, the co-pay accumulator legislation, which would require that all payments made by patients, directly or on their behalf, count toward their overall out-of-pocket maximum or deductible, making cancer treatment more affordable."
The award is presented by ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, to select officials who have demonstrated leadership and commitment in cancer-related public policy advocacy.
ACS CAN applauds Sen. Antonio's determination to enact meaningful legislation that benefits public health and saves lives from cancer in Ohio.
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