Tobacco Tobacco Dependence: Prevalent, Lethal, and Neglected as a Chronic Disease
By Edy Rodewald On February 2, 2016, SEARHC presented at the 33rd annual Alaska Health Summit in Anchorage, entitled “Health Across the Generations.” Sessions focused on ways the public health community can support and promote optimal health and wellness across the life span, including health policy and systems change, the social and economic determinants of […]
SouthEast Alaska Rural Health Consortium 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 […]
SouthEast Alaska Rural Health Consortium 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 […]
Smoking Policy 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 […]
SouthEast Alaska Rural Health Consortium 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 […]
Tobacco 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 […]
Tobacco 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 […]
Tobacco 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 […]
Wellness 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 […]
TIPS Campaign 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 […]