Hawaii Community Foundation Soliciting RFP’s for Cessation Grants
September 9, 2011
The Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund is now accepting proposals for 2011. HCF is soliciting proposals that address tobacco cessation only. Grant range is up to $75,000 per year with a maximum of $150,000 fora 2-year project. For a complete RFP packet, click the following – please note there is a 2011 RFP narrative piece, coversheet, and 3 worksheets. Deadline is October 14, 2011. Click here for details.
Cross-Cultural Health Care Conference
August 25, 2011
Cross-Cultural Health Care Conference: Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Interventions
Ethnics for Prevention Certificate
August 25, 2011
2011 Award Nominations
August 25, 2011
The Coalition is accepting nominations for our 2011 Awards Program. Please review the criteria and nominate a deserving member of your community.
Women Smokers at Greater Risk
August 25, 2011
Women who smoke are at more risk for a heart attack
Chronic Disease Summit 2011, Part II: Community Planning and Action
August 25, 2011
Click here for more information
July/August Newsletter
August 24, 2011
The Coalition is planning it’s Annual Meeting for Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Japanese Cultural Center. We are excited to announce that Maureen Busalacchi from Health First Wisconsin and Serena Chen (policy director from ALA) an expert on smoke-free policies in multi-unit dwellings.
We also will be recognizing our 2011 Alaka’i Award winners. The deadline for nominations is September 26, 2011 we are accepting nominations in all categories.
Big Island Celebrates One-Year Anniversity of Smoke-Free Vehicles Law.
The Coalition participated in the 2011 Mayor’s Health Fest “Our Island, Our Families, Our Health” Big Island Celebrates
Ellen Cunningham, a dedicated leader in the West Hawaii Coalition and within the community. Read More
O’ahu — Smoke-Free Housing Corner
Ethics for Prevention Certificate
National
Kudos to Pasadena….Trendsetters!
On July 11, the Pasadena City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free policy in multi-unit housing ordinance. Pasadena Ordinance
For First Time, Majority in U.S. Supports Public Smoking Ban
Little support for making smoking illegal, however
A majority of Americans (59%) support a ban on smoking in all public places for the first time since Gallup initially asked the question in 2001. Read more at GALLUP.com.
Cigarette lawsuit could delay bolder warnings
The tobacco industry’s latest legal challenge to increased government regulation may not hold up in court… Read More
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.
Annual Meeting
October 4, 2010
Coalition Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.
Click here to register on-line.
Communications Part I: Creating and Refining Media Messages
April 16, 2010
