This week in tobacco policy news

Washington, DC — Mayor Bowser signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and prohibits the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes within one-quarter mile of middle and high schools.  The bill exempts hookah bars.  However, the bill cannot go into effect unless it is funded through the budget. READ MORE

Truth Initiative: How Long Does Thirdhand Smoke Last? What You Need to Know

From Truth Initiative Thirdhand smoke is the chemical residue left behind by tobacco products and e-cigarettes.  In a new EX Program blog, learn more about this little-known threat and the ways that employers can protect their staff from the potential risks. READ MORE

Truth Initiative: Vaping more than triples odds that young people will use little cigars and other combustible tobacco products

From Truth Initiative A new Truth Initiative study found that young people 15-21 who use e-cigarettes or ever used JUUL have over 3x higher odds of initiating use of cigars, little cigars, or cigarillos (CLCCs), compared to those who never vaped.  These findings are the latest in a line of reports showing a significant association […]

2021 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM)

August 24-26, 2021 Please join the National Public Health Information Council (NPHIC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the fifteenth annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM)! Register to attend this FREE, all-virtual event August 24-26, 2021, that has contributed to advancing the field of health communication, marketing, […]

Program for Breast Cancer in Young Women

From Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Physical activity is important for most people and can be safe before, during, and after cancer treatment.  However, you should always talk to your provider about what activities are right for you.  The American Cancer Society provides helpful information on physical activity for persons with cancer.  The […]

July 2021 E-Newsletter

The July 2021 National Native Network E-Newsletter is now available. Featuring: New Lakota Language Tips Poster Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby Upcoming webinar announcement Feature press release on the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program you can use for your area Plus latest articles and upcoming events! CLICK HERE TO VIEW

6th Annual American Indians Accessing Health Professions Conference

August 13-14, 2021 The American Indian Accessing Health Professions Program (AIAHPP) is designed to give American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous students from undergraduate, community, and tribal colleges exposure to different careers in the health professions, as well as the tools and mentors to help them get there.  This conference is designed for AI/AN/Indigenous students […]

Nathan’s Tips Poster in Lakota Language

Nathan, a Native American Lakota and member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. For 11 years, he worked at a casino that allowed smoking.  The exposure to secondhand smoke caused permanent lung damage called bronchiectasis.  The lung damage led to his death at 54 years old. The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board has worked with […]

Art CLark Scrap Fish Derby – Wrangell, July 2, 2021

Tammi Meissner of the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium partnered with the Wrangell Chamber Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby to setup a table at the Family Fishing Day in Wrangell, Alaska. The table and information focused on cigarette butts and vaping pods being toxic waste.  Tammi also gave out Alaska Quitline kids coloring books. Over […]

Addressing Cigarette Smoking Cessation Treatment Challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic with Social Media

CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE From Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (March 22, 2021) As the COVID-19 pandemic limits in-person healthcare services and leads to increased levels of stress, the potential reach of social media to support smoking cessation should continue to be explored, with particular attention to privacy, inclusion of timely content, and deeper […]
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