2011 March Newsletter
March 3, 2011
Successful Kick Butts Day 2011! Check out the news coverage and photos.
Tobacco programs from across the state came out to support the event. The fourth floor of the Capitol was lined with programs information tables, advocates and lawmakers. Youth and adults were excited to meet lawmakers and share the information and success stories about their programs. The event was jointly planned by REAL and the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii. Click here to see event pictures.
Annual Appeal Matching Challenge Met
Thanks to your generous support, we met the $2,000 match. We extend a heart felt mahalo to Clinical Laboratories, LLC and Dr. Paul Ho. This newsletter we are also happy to share a profile of Clinical Laboratories. Click here to read the story. You too can donate today!
Legislative Update 2011
We are almost midway through the 2011 Legislative session. Thank you for responding to the calls to take action! Because of you, we have kept the Smoke-Free Workplaces law intact and strong!
Stay tuned for more action alerts. We need you to protect funding for our tobacco prevention and cessation programs. And, we need you to make sure insurers provide comprehensive cessation services for those who need help to quit. There is a lot more to come!
Does Your Local Pharmacy Still Sell Tobacco? Pharamacies here and around the nation are chosing not to sell tobacco products and to promote health. Click here to learn which pharmacy in your community has a “No Tobacco Products” policy. You can also talk to your pharmacy about instituting a no tobacco sale policy.
Neighbor Island News
American Lung Association in Hawaii Facilitator Training Detailed Flyer March 23 & 24 2011
If you are a mental health or substance abuse treatment specialist or counselor, the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii is offering CEU’s for CSAC, Social workers and psychologists. Click on the link below for details.
Achieving Clinical Excellence
National News
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Got News! Share it, send your event announcement, personal success story, or organizational news to diane@tobaccofreehawaii.org. Deadline for next issue, March 28, 2011.
