 
This new report is aimed at protecting workers
from occupational hazards of tobacco, secondhand smoke and emissions from
e-cigarettes. The report recommends that all workplaces become tobacco-free,
including the use of e-cigarettes, and that employers make tobacco cessation
programs available to workers.
FDA’s “Tobacco Regulatory Science in Action” video
series: FDA’s new video series features the scientists
behind the Center for Tobacco Products-supported research. Watch the scientists
talk about their work and why it is important to them.
Tobacco
use is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease in the United
States. Cigarette smoking and exposure to
secondhand smoke are responsible for approximately 480,000 deaths each year in
this country. Preventing tobacco use and helping people who use tobacco quit can improve
health and quality of life for many Americans.
This
Who’s Leading the Leading
Health Indicators? webinar will focus on activities and
interventions related to tobacco cessation and prevention, with a particular
focus on the LGBT population. Through presentations focusing on data,
communication efforts, and effective implementation strategies at the local
level, presenters will explore the importance of tobacco cessation efforts and
the progress we are making to address this public health issue.
Register here.
By
joining this webinar, you will have an opportunity to:
- Gain insights from housing officials of the true benefits and leading reasons
to adopt a smoke-free housing policy and the necessary steps for implementation
of these policies
- Advance your understanding of successful approaches for enforcing a smoke-free
policy
- Enhance your knowledge on issues such as working with staff to implement a
smoke-free policy and strategies for overcoming challenges
Register today. Space is limited!
Faiths United Against Tobacco and the Centers for Disease
Control – Office on Smoking and Health invite you to a webinar on the
importance of addressing tobacco use with your members. The webinar will
feature the CDC national tobacco education campaign – Tips From Former Smokers.
You will learn about the campaign and new resources especially designed for
faith leaders and their communities. You will also hear how Faiths United
Against Tobacco engaged and motivated their communities to adopt healthier
lifestyles.
Register for the time that works best for you here.
Legacy, a national public health organization dedicated to reducing tobacco
use, recently announced awards to 38 community colleges through the Smoke-Free
and Tobacco-Free Community College Grant Initiative. Grants of up to $5,000/year are still available to public
community colleges across the country to support your efforts to advocate for,
adopt, and implement a 100% smoke-free or 100% tobacco-free policy. If you
did not get a chance to apply, now is the time.
The deadline for applications is August 6, 2015.
- Initial
grants are for one year.
- Upon
invitation, awardees may apply for an additional year of funding at
$5,000.
- Awardees
will receive technical assistance from Legacy throughout the grant period.
For more information including the grant guidelines, frequently
asked questions, and a link to the online application, please visit their website here.
In light of the CDC’s recent launch of its
latest Tips campaign, CNN had created a video looking back at the evolution of
anti-smoking campaigns in the United States.
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