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
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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.
National Conference on Tobacco or Health
December 12, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT:
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 – 11:59PM (PST)
www.TobaccoControlConference.org
Tobacco-Free Kaua’i Presents “Turn-in and Quit”
November 28, 2011
Join us for our first Turn-in and Quit event on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 at Kukui Grove’s food court (Sear’s side) any time between 8am till 12 noon.
November Newsletter
November 21, 2011
Aloha,
As we reflect back on 2011, we take the time to thank you for working hard to advocate for tobacco control. THANK YOU for helping to reduce tobacco use in Hawai‘i. And we thank our lawmakers who are:
- Keeping restaurants, bars, and workplaces smoke-free
- Keeping our keiki safe by keeping the Tobacco Trust Fund safe
Please take 30 seconds to send an email to your lawmakers to thank them for the work they’re doing to save Hawai‘i money by saving tobacco prevention funding. Click here to send your message.
As you move into the holiday spirit and begin your shopping, we ask that you consider shopping on-line and giving by using GoodShop. There are hundreds of stores to shop from and it’s easy to use.
Shop on-line using GoodShop. 
Local News
- Following Serena Chen’s visit in October, smoke-free housing received a lot of media attention. Click here to read the Honolulu Star-Advertiser 15 Nov 2011 – article.
‘Imi Hale has resources available. Click here to download the flyer. Papa Ola Lokahi recently released its November Newsletter, if you did not receive it, click here.
Click here to download the Hawai’i State Department of Health’s recently released Chronic Disease, Disparities Report 2011: Social Determinants
November 16th was National COPD Day. Congratulations to the Hawaii COPD Coalition for gaining recognition from the City and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawai’i. Governor Abercrombie declared November COPD month in Hawai’i.
HPCA Launches Awareness Campaign
Request for Applications for funding to address disparities in colorectal cancer education, prevention, and treatment among under served populations. Click here for details.
Events/Conferences
Friday, December 2, 2011 — Third Annual Translational Cancer Medicine Symposium
Throughout November, community organizations throughout Hawaii will be hosting events to celebrate the American Cancer Society’s 36th annual Great American Smokeout, which takes
place November 17, 2011. Click here to find an event near you.
Third Annual Translational Cancer Medicine Symposium
November 16, 2011
3rdAnnual Translational Cancer Medicine Symposium. This symposium will discuss the newly discovered Mesothelioma-Melanoma Cancer Syndrome. Click here for details.
2011 GASO Events
November 10, 2011
Throughout November, community organizations will be hosting events to celebrate the American Cancer Society’s 36th annual Great American Smokeout. Use the link below to find one near you.
Click here for a complete list of GASO events across the Islands.
November 17th — 10am to 1pm Kapi’olani Community College will be holding a GASO event on campus. Students have been collecting cigarette butts and making signs in support of their smoke-free campus initiative.
‘Imi Hale Announces Resource Materials Available
November 10, 2011
To order materials, contact Koa Robinson at `Imi Hale, 526-1700.
Materials are provided free to the extent possible with the support of grants and donations.
Postage charges may apply.
Maui County Smoke-Free Vehicles Art Contest
October 18, 2011
Smoke-Free Cars = Healthy Kids Art Contest
Join in the efforts to help spread the word that secondhand smoke in cars, when keiki age 17 and under are present, is harmful for your health! S MOKE-FREE VEHICLES are great for the health of keiki and the entire `ohana and also good for the environment. We’re looking for creative positive messages and artwork to use as part of future media campaigns. Use the links below to download the contest rules, entry form, and flyer.
Art Contest 2011 Call for Entries!
Art Contest 2011 Entry Form Media Release
