Smoking Prevention
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Open enrollment means researching your healthcare options
Missourians have plenty of choices when it comes to health insurance coverage - and it's time to gear up for making those decisions. For people on …
Local KY Communities Tackle Youth Vaping Crisis
Widespread vaping among young Kentuckians continues to be a public health concern - and some local communities are coming up with innovative ways to t…
Law Enforcement Ponders How to Enforce Menthol Cigarette Ban
The Food and Drug Administration will be releasing guidance on its proposed menthol cigarette ban by month's end. In Virginia, these cigarettes make …
Report Calls for Ending Disposable Vape Sales in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat, according to a recent report. The U.S. Public …
Report: Recommends Ending Disposable Vape Sales in Mississippi
A recent report found disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in Mississippi and across the country. The U.S. Public Interest …
Disposable Vapes Raise Hazardous Waste Concerns
Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in Georgia and across the country, according to a new report. The U.S. Public Interest …
Report Calls for Ending Disposable Vape Sales in AL
Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in Alabama and across the country, according to a new report. The U.S. Public Interest …
A Push to End Disposable Vape Sales in NC
Disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat in North Carolina and across the country, according to a new report. The U.S. Public …
VA Could See Low-Nicotine Cigarettes By End of 2023
Virginia is one of several U.S. states that could see low-nicotine cigarettes rolled out by year's end. Created by 22nd Century Group, these …
Tapping Teens to Connect Youth in Mental Distress with Support
One in five teens in the U.S. will experience a mental health challenge before they turn 18, but 64% of them won't seek help. A new training program …
Addressing Challenges to Behavioral Health Care in Rural Wyoming
A new report spotlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for the one in seven Americans who live in rural areas. Kendall …
VA Groups Aim to Reduce Youth Tobacco Use
Virginia groups are using different methods to warn young people about the dangers of smoking. Along with tobacco-free parks, the state has taken …