Giving Aloha: The Real Message
January 25, 2012
Olelo and REAl have worked together to create a segment on Giving Aloha that tells the story of REAL. The 30-minute show features Nicole Sutton, Jennifer Pescador and three youth advocates. There are four airs scheduled on Oahu Channel 52.
New Smoke-Free Housing Facility
January 25, 2012
EAH is opening a new tax-credit development in late summer 2012 in Ewa Beach. The Villages of Moa`e Ku will be a smoke-free facility. Click here to download an application.
January 2012 Newsletter
January 24, 2012
As we enter into 2012, I am excited about the work the Coalition is doing on each of our Islands and statewide. I encourage you to read our community coordinators articles found in this newsletter and learn more about our community level initiatives, events, and partnerships.
You may have seen the American Lung Association’s report card on the state of tobacco control in Hawai’i. We received a D for our Cessation efforts. In reading through the grade summary, one of the areas impacting the low score is barriers to coverage for cessation services. This is one of the policy issues the Coalition has been working on for a few years. While Medicaid and the State Hawaii Health Plan offer cessation services on a limited basis, our state does not require private health insurance plans to cover cessation treatments. Cessation coverage in private health insurance plans varies by employer and/or plan. What if, every person who wants to quit could get medication and counseling covered?
One of the most exciting avenues for policy and advocacy work, now and in the future, is the intergration of social media and e-communications to move policy issues. A hot item this week was the black out of Wikipedia and how Facebook and Twitter played a major role in derailing the SOPA legislation. We can be connected instantly and bring a powerful united voice to the cause or issue of our choice. You have in the palm of your hand with your smart phone or the click of a button on your computer the power to make a difference. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @TobaccofreeHI today.
Wishing you a great 2012,
Deborah Zysman
Executive Director
The Hawaii State Legislature’s website has a new look. It is easy to navigate and the Citizens Guide is a great resource if want to learn more about how the legislative process works. We invite you to join us as an:ad·vo·cate/ˈadvəkit/
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Your voice and support for our 2012 policy priorities is critical to the future of tobacco prevention and control in Hawaii. Over the next several months you may receive an email asking you to take action, submit testimony, or write a letter to you lawmaker, please take the time to respond. Today, you can help by asking five new friends to become advocates for the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii.
Community Coalition Updates
National
NYC sues roll-your-own cigarette shops–11-21-11 Crain’s New York Business
Revised Policy Guidance on E-Cigarettes – June 2011
Deadly in Pink
January 17, 2012
Save the Date
Our third annual Deadly in Pink brunch will be held at the Pacific Club on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
Click here for more information about how you can support or attend the event.
