Elizabeth Peratrovich Day is February 16

By Edy Rodewald SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and other Alaska Native organizations take an annual paid holiday on February 16 to honor the life and accomplishments of Elizabeth Peratrovich.  This date was established by the Alaska Legislature as the anniversary date of the signing of the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, a bill […]

National Native Network Webinar Series: Tobacco Control and American Indian Cancer Policy

Sault Ste. Marie, MI – The National Native Network held their regular webinar series on February 9, 2016. Dr. Donald Warne, MD, MPH presented for the NNN with his presentation titled “Tobacco Control and American Indian Cancer Policy. The three objectives of the webinar are:  Identify patterns of American Indian commercial tobacco use. Identify patterns of […]

Solano County Improves in Policies, but Not Grades

ORIGINAL ARTICLE CREDIT:  From Vallejo Times-Herald By Irma Widjojo 2/3/2016 – Solano County cities once again received failing grades in the State of Tobacco Control 2016 report released Wednesday. However, a Solano County official said improvements have been made by municipalities, though they may not be reflected on the overall letter grades. The report, prepared by […]

Olathe raises minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21

ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE From KMBC by Brian Johson 2/2/2016 – OLATHE, KS  Olathe city leaders have voted to raise the age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21. The vote Tuesday evening was 6-1 to John Bacon casting the lone dissenting vote. Thirteen people spoke out in favor of raising the age limit, citing […]

Missoula Grocery Stores give Children Free Fruit as Alternative to Junk Food

ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE 2/3/2016 – MISSOULA, MT  Three locally owned Missoula grocery stores are doing their part to fight childhood obesity – and help parents avoid shopping with hungry youngsters – by giving out free fruit as an alternative to junk food or candy. The Orange Street Food Farm and the two Missoula Fresh Market […]

American Lung Association ‘State of Tobacco Control 2016’ Report Finds Policymakers Failing to Act to End Tobacco-Caused Death, Disease

ORIGINAL ARTICLE SEE YOUR STATE’S GRADES (February 3, 2016) – CHICAGO The American Lung Association released its 14th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report that finds that the increase in the use of tobacco products other than cigarettes threatens to undermine the United States’ overall progress in the fight against tobacco-caused death and disease. “While […]

Public health advocates, retailers clash on tobacco bill

Original Article From Statesman Journal By Saerom Yoo Oregon – Public health advocates and tobacco retailers clashed Tuesday at the Oregon State Capitol, as they gave testimony on a bill that would require tobacco and e-cigarette product retailers to be licensed by the state. Retailers are supporting a compromise bill that would put most licensing power […]

National Jewish Health Launches Commercial Tobacco Program Customized for American Indians

First of its kind Tobacco-Cessation Program designed specifically to help underserved population Native American Commercial Tobacco-users wanting to quit can call the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Quitline, 1-855-372-0037. National Jewish Health has launched a new program aimed at reducing commercial tobacco use among American Indians.  Although adult American Indian commercial tobacco users express a strong […]

Exercise and your heart: physical activity reduces risk of death after 1st heart attack, but don’t overdo it

ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE From Medial Daily By Justin Caba, 2/1/2016 Exercise is generally recommended as a preventative measure against many health complications; after all, sitting is the new smoking. However, when it comes to patients with cardiovascular trouble, it’s all about finding that happy medium. A recent study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins and […]

Free Nicotine Replacement Offered Throughout February in Conjunction with National Tips Campaign

ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE LANSING, Mich. – In conjunction with the fifth year of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Tips from Former Smokers campaign, throughout the month of February the Michigan Tobacco Quitline will offer 8 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy to anyone who calls and enrolls. In Michigan, 16,200 residents die every […]
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