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Resources from the FDA Center for Tobacco Products:
Free Web Content and Print Materials
The FDA Center for Tobacco Products has made available a collection of widgets about the health effects of tobacco use and how avoid vape battery explosions that can be shared on your website. These are available for free through the Center for Tobacco Products’ Exchange Lab which also provides free print materials aimed at communicating the dangers of tobacco use are. For more information visit: digitalmedia.hhs.gov/tobacco/
April is National Cancer Control Month
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National Cancer Control Month is here! This observance helps increase awareness about the impact of cancer across the nation, and serves as a reminder for people to take action to reduce their risk, and join the mission to prevent and control cancer in all communities. Cancer control focuses on reducing the number of new cancer cases and deaths, and improving the quality of life for cancer survivors. At CDC, this means promoting the use of evidence-based strategies for prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Comprehensive cancer control looks at the cancer risk for people, and makes sure that communities with poor cancer health outcomes have the best opportunities for improving health. CDC’s National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) brings together state, tribal, territorial, and local health departments to develop, put into action, and promote effective ways to prevent and control cancer in communities. To learn more, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ncccp/
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New CDC/OSH Article: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke and Secondhand
E-Cigarette Aerosol Among Middle and High School Students
Over 14.3 million youth were exposed to secondhand emissions from tobacco products in public places in 2017. The study assessed self-reported exposure to secondhand smoke and secondhand aerosol from e-cigarettes in indoor or outdoor public places among US students. Authors used data from the 2015 and 2017 National Youth Tobacco Survey, a school-based survey of US students in grades 6 through 12. Past 30-day exposures were assessed. From 2015 to 2017, no change in exposure to secondhand emissions from combustible or electronic tobacco products in indoor or outdoor public places was observed among US youth. In 2017, more than half (55.1%, 14.3 million) of US middle and high school students reported exposure to secondhand tobacco product emissions in indoor or outdoor public places. Fully enforced, comprehensive, smoke-free policies for indoor environments that include both combustible and electronic tobacco products can reduce the social acceptability of tobacco product use and protect bystanders from all tobacco product emissions. To access the article, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2019/18_0531.htm.
CDC and National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) Release State of Aging And Health in America: Data Brief Series
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State of Aging and Health in America: Data Brief Series are topic-specific documents focusing on public health issues related to older adults. The Subjective Cognitive Decline--A Public Health Issue and Caregiving for Family and Friends--A Public Health Issue are the first two in the series to be released.
These briefs provide public health professionals with the most recent data available on health and age-related conditions, including the importance of brain health, the management of chronic conditions, the burdens of caregiving, to help identify needs and mitigate the future effects of a growing older population. The briefs also provide data by state, age, gender, and ethnicity that can be used by states and other stakeholders to make informed decisions and policies related to these issues. To access the briefs visit: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/agingdata/data-portal/state-aging-health.html |
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CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health: 2019 Year of Cessation
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Quitting smoking is the most important thing individuals can do to protect their health. Tobacco use remains the leading cause of
preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States, and the changing landscape of tobacco use demands innovation to expand and improve efforts to help people quit. To bring attention to the critical role of cessation as part of a comprehensive tobacco prevention and control approach, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) has declared 2019 the Year of Cessation. To download a copy of the New Year of Cessation Briefing Document click below. 
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), and the American Cancer Society joined forces to kick off the new colorectal cancer screening campaign, "80% in Every Community," March 7, 2019. The morning event will be live broadcast on Facebook.com/MayoClinic from 10:00 - 11:00 AM, and the afternoon event will broadcast on Facebook.com/coloncancerroundtable from 2:00 PM - 3:00PM ET. Visit the event webpage to register for the live broadcast. The event features the nation's leading cancer control experts, local health care champions, and survivors exploring strategies for increasing colorectal cancer screening rates with the goal of achieving 80% screening in all communitie
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Tobacco Use By Youth Is Rising: E-cigarettes are the main reason
CDC's National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) Website Update
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program's website has been updated with new content and resources including a more user-friendly interface with recent webinars, tools, and publications. The newly updated site also features:
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Seminario virtual en español “Participando en la investigación”
Miércoles, 13 de febrero del 2019 - 11:00am CST (hora central)
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Organizado por la Susan G. Komen Puerto Rico
Acompáñenos, el miércoles 13 de febrero del 2019 a las 11:00am CST (hora central), en nuestro primer seminario virtual ofrecido en español. La Dra. Bárbara Segarra, miembro de los Advocates in Science de Komen, presentará sobre la importancia de la participación en los estudios de investigación. La Dra. Segarra hablará sobre los beneficios de la participación de las mujeres hispanas/latinas en la investigación y en los estudios clínicos, incluyendo las barreras y los mitos relacionados con la participación. Este seminario virtual es gratis y estará disponible para cualquier persona que esté interesada. Regístrese aquí. El proceso de inscripción será en inglés, pero recuerde que el seminario virtual será en español |
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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More than 12,000 women get cervical cancer every year. Up to 93% of cervical cancers are preventable. All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. In 2014, Hispanic women had the highest rate of cervical cancer, followed by black, white, Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) women, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN). Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV vaccination helps prevent infection with the HPV types that cause most cervical cancers. The Papanicolaou (Pap) test screens for abnormal cells that may develop into cancer and the HPV test screens for the HPV virus that causes these cell changes. Even though screening works, 10% of women in the US in 2012 reported they had not been screened in the last 5 years. Every visit to doctors and nurses is an opportunity to discuss cervical cancer prevention. No woman should die of cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life. Find out more: www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/index.htm
To download a fact sheet (English & Spanish) on cervical cancer, click here. |
“Please pay attention to your health—for you and the people who care about you,” says Cote de Pablo.
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The Great American Smokeout® is November 15
El gran día de no fumar es el 15 de noviembre
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Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 15 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of smokers across the country in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Plus, the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.
Quitting starts here!
Dejar de fumar no es fácil, pues requiere de tiempo y de un plan. No necesariamente se tiene que lograr en un día, pues se puede comenzar con el Día Uno. Deje que el evento El Gran Día De No Fumar el 15 de noviembre, sea la fecha en que inicie su recorrido hacia una vida libre del humo y del tabaco. Formará parte junto con miles de fumadores que participan en todo el país para dar un paso hacia una vida más sana al reducir su riesgo de cáncer. Además, la Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer pone a su disposición los recursos y apoyo que requiera para lograrlo.
El final de su hábito comienza aquí.
Quitting starts here!
Dejar de fumar no es fácil, pues requiere de tiempo y de un plan. No necesariamente se tiene que lograr en un día, pues se puede comenzar con el Día Uno. Deje que el evento El Gran Día De No Fumar el 15 de noviembre, sea la fecha en que inicie su recorrido hacia una vida libre del humo y del tabaco. Formará parte junto con miles de fumadores que participan en todo el país para dar un paso hacia una vida más sana al reducir su riesgo de cáncer. Además, la Sociedad Americana Contra El Cáncer pone a su disposición los recursos y apoyo que requiera para lograrlo.
El final de su hábito comienza aquí.
Featured Blog: Nuestras Voces Network and National Behavioral Health Network
To download a copy of the blog click below.
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Nuestras Voces Network Webinar: Empowering Hispanic Youth to Take Action for a Tobacco-Free Life - September 27, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Please join the Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities and the Truth Initiative for the webinar: Empowering Hispanic Youth to Take Action for a Tobacco-Free Life. This webinar introduces the participants to the work of the Truth Initiative to achieving a culture where all youth and young adults reject tobacco. It will also describe effective strategies and provide information on available resources to empower and engage youth and organizations to take action in their communities to achieve a tobacco-free future.
Background: According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products, the prevalence of ever use tobacco products was 32.5% for middle and high school students between 2014-2017 period. Hispanic students were among the groups with higher prevalence of ever use tobacco products (35.1%) and they were also more likely to have used tobacco products when compared to non-Hispanic white (32%) and non-Hispanic black (32.2%) students. These results underscore the need for targeted efforts to inspire and empower Hispanic youth to counter the tobacco industry’s influence in their communities.
Learning Objectives:
Alex I. Parks, MS, CHES, Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships and Programs, Community and Youth Engagement, Truth Initiative®
For community-based organizations, health care providers, Promotores de salud (community health workers), health educators, and public health students, and other Hispanic-serving stakeholders looking for innovative ways to support local communities stay healthy.
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar.
Please click below to download the webinar slides.
Background: According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA Center for Tobacco Products, the prevalence of ever use tobacco products was 32.5% for middle and high school students between 2014-2017 period. Hispanic students were among the groups with higher prevalence of ever use tobacco products (35.1%) and they were also more likely to have used tobacco products when compared to non-Hispanic white (32%) and non-Hispanic black (32.2%) students. These results underscore the need for targeted efforts to inspire and empower Hispanic youth to counter the tobacco industry’s influence in their communities.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about Truth Initiative's efforts to achieve a youth tobacco-free culture.
- Identify strategies and activities to engage and empower Hispanic youth in becoming tobacco control activists in their communities.
Alex I. Parks, MS, CHES, Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships and Programs, Community and Youth Engagement, Truth Initiative®
For community-based organizations, health care providers, Promotores de salud (community health workers), health educators, and public health students, and other Hispanic-serving stakeholders looking for innovative ways to support local communities stay healthy.
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar.
Please click below to download the webinar slides.
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Nuestras Voces Network's Webinar: Text Messaging Reminder Programs for Smoking Cessation and HPV Vaccination for Hispanic Communities - September 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
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Please join the Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities for its next scheduled webinar: Text Messaging Reminder Programs for Smoking Cessation and HPV Vaccination for Hispanic Communities This webinar will provide information on how to incorporate text messaging services as a tool to help Hispanics quit smoking and to help Hispanic parents with reminders to complete the HPV vaccination series for their children. This webinar is FREE and open to all but requires registration.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Learning Objectives:
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar. Please click below to download the webinar slides. |
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Join UCSF's Smoking Cessation Leadership Center Webinar: Vaping and Ecigs among Behavioral Health Populations: Research Evidence and Research Needs (Wednesday, September 12, 2018 @2:00pm EDT)
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) invites you to join the webinar: Vaping and Ecigs among Behavioral Health Populations: Research Evidence and Research Needs, on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 2:00 pm EDT. Free CME/CEs of up to 1.0 credit will be available for participants who join the LIVE session. You will receive instructions on how to claim credit via the post webinar email. For questions, contact Jennifer Matekuare, SCLC Operations Manager, at Jennifer.matekuare@ucsf.edu or call toll-free (877) 509-3786.
Presenter: Judith (Jodi) Prochaska, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University.
To access the recording and PDF of the presentation slides click HERE
Presenter: Judith (Jodi) Prochaska, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University.
To access the recording and PDF of the presentation slides click HERE
Implementing Tobacco-Free Pharmacies: An Infographic of Talking Points and Policy Strategies
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With support from the California Department of Public Health’s Tobacco Control Program, ChangeLab Solutions partnered with the Stanford Prevention Research Center to develop this infographic, which draws attention to the mixed message of tobacco sales in pharmacies, illustrates the consequences of those sales, and highlights policy solutions that would increase the number of tobacco-free pharmacies in California. To download the infographic click HERE.
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Join Sharsheret's Webinar: Breaking News In Breast and Ovarian Cancer And What Should I Make Of It?
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 @8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT/5:00pm PDT
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The webinar will highlight the latest in personalized medicine, new breakthroughs in immunotherapy, the hottest clinical trials, and the use of chemotherapy in early stage cancer. Dr. Deanna Attai, UCLA Health Burbank Breast Care, and Dr. Sharyn Lewin, Holy Name Medical Center, will report on the latest updates and research you need to know from the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. A Sharsheret volunteer will share her personal story and a live question and answer session will follow the presentation.
To register for the webinar or to share the webinar with others in your network, click HERE. |
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Save the Date: National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites comprehensive cancer control (CCC) program directors and one other staff or coalition member to the 20th Anniversary Commemoration and National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) business meeting in Atlanta in September. Visit the event page at www.cdc.gov/cancer/ncccp/anniversary to register for the business meetings and anniversary commemoration. August 21 is the deadline for event and hotel room registration.
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George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center Social Media Toolkits Catalog
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As part of ongoing Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) technical assistance efforts, the GW Cancer Center develops social media toolkits for cancer awareness months to help CCC programs, coalitions and other stakeholders strengthen their communication efforts. The toolkits each contain evidence-informed communication strategies, pre-written Tweets and Facebook posts, as well as other social media and cancer awareness-related tools and resources. For the catalog of toolkits click HERE.
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Updated Resources from CDC Tips Campaign supporting Housing and Urban Development’s Public and Indian Housing Smoke-Free Rule Implementation Required by July 31, 2018
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CDC's Tips® Webpage for Organizations Serving Public Housing Residents has been updated. Updates include new smokefree public housing resources from CDC, HUD and our partners that can help with smokefree rule implementation. The page also includes a post smokefree rule version of our quit smoking resource flyer that says “Your Building is Smokefree…How About You?” It is available in English and Spanish, and includes information about the benefits of quitting, the dangers of secondhand smoke, and free support resources. You can download and use this flyer to promote smoking cessation to smokefree housing residents. It can be hung in public housing or community locations or used at meetings and in newsletters too. We encourage you to share it with your local coalitions and partners too! Visit: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/partners/hud/index.html |
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New American Cancer Society Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline Issued
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The American Cancer Society released a new colorectal cancer screening guideline, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The new guideline recommends that adults at average risk for colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. The guideline was changed, based in part, on new data showing rates of colorectal cancer are increasing in younger populations. As a result, the American Cancer Society updated the guideline to save more lives by finding colorectal cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful and by detecting and removing polyps, which contributes to the prevention of colorectal cancer. For more details about the new guideline visit https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3322/caac.21457 For additional resources on cancer go to: cancer.org/coloncancer
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Join the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center's Webinar:
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Webinar Objectives - by the end of this webinar you will be able to:
- Explain HUD’s Public Housing Smoke-Free requirement, and how the health community can support public housing residents impacted by this rule.
- Describe the health care and smoking cessation related resources available from Community Health Centers, particularly health centers in or immediately accessible to public housing, especially Public Housing Primary Care grantees.
- Identify communication and engagement strategies for reaching residents of public housing authorities adopting smoke-free policies.
- Describe how the CDC Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign has raised awareness about the dangers of smoking and motivated smokers to quit.
- Identify free and low cost Tips® campaign resources to encourage smoking cessation among public housing residents.
Join the Nuestras Voces Network's Webinar: AMIGAS: An Effective Interventionto Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women - May 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST |
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Please join the Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities for its next scheduled webinar: AMIGAS: An Effective Intervention to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women. This webinar will introduce the participants to an evidence-based culturally proficient outreach intervention, designed to help promotoras de salud (community health workers) and other lay health educators increase cervical cancer screening among Hispanic women.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Learning Objectives:
Who Should Attend: Promotoras de salud (community health workers), health educators, community-based health providers, health professions and public health students.
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar.
Please click below to download the webinar slides.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to use the AMIGAS intervention to talk to Hispanic women about cervical cancer and the first steps to take when considering implementing this program in your community.
- Identify strategies to encourage Hispanic women to get screened to prevent cervical cancer using the AMIGAS intervention.
- Learn about current activities and successes with the AMIGAS intervention and how you can build your own AMIGAS toolkit.
Who Should Attend: Promotoras de salud (community health workers), health educators, community-based health providers, health professions and public health students.
Please click HERE to view the recording of the webinar.
Please click below to download the webinar slides.
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Tobacco in culture: The renormalization and glamorization of smoking
May 16, 2018 @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
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The Truth Initiative is hosting a panel discussion that will explore why tobacco imagery is making a resurgence and whether entertainment companies have a responsibility to address the issue of tobacco use on-screen, given the outsized impact on younger audiences.
DATE AND TIME: Wed, May 16, 2018 * 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT LOCATION: Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Knight Conference Center, Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20001 REGISTRATION: Please click HERE. ONLINE BROADCAST: The event will be broadcast live online HERE. |
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NCI Spanish Facebook Live Event on Cancer Disparities in Hispanic Populations and
Diversity in the Research Workforce – April 19, 1 pm ET
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Join the National Cancer Institute on April 19, at 1:00 p.m. ET for a Facebook Live Event in Spanish on Cancer Disparities in Hispanic Populations and Diversity in the Research Workforce. The event will feature subject matter experts Ofelia Olivero, Ph.D, of the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Training, Manuel Penichet, M.D., Ph.D. of the University of California, Los Angeles and moderator Vera Nordalm of ICF. Participants are encouraged to ask questions to the experts during the event in the comments section. Join: NCI Español Facebook Page
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Kick Butts Day! - March 21, 2018
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What is Kick Butts Day? Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism when teachers, youth leaders, public health advocates, and other community leaders organize events designed to get youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco.
How do I get involved? Check out these Kick Butts Day activity ideas to get started. You can use them as-is or you can adapt them for your group. Some are quick and easy to implement, while others require a little bit more preparation. Either way, plan early. You can even develop your own Kick Butts Day activity from scratch if you're feeling creative. Once you have planned your activities, register your event to be officially counted as part of Kick Butts Day! For more information visit: https://www.kickbuttsday.org |
New Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign PSAs
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New Screen for Life PSAs. This public service announcement – called “Community Garden” – uses animation to counter common myths about colorectal cancer screening. The video discusses who should get screened at what age, how screening helps prevent colorectal cancer, and important information about screening test options. It explain the facts about colorectal cancer and why screening is important for people aged 50 years and older.
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Nuevos anuncios de servicio público de la campaña de los Centros para le Control y Prevención de las Enfermedades (CDC) "Screen for Life", para la prevención del cáncer colorrectal. El video – titulado “Jardín Comunitario” – utiliza animación para alentar a hombres y mujeres de 50 años o más para que se realicen las pruebas de detección de cáncer colorrectal. Este video proporciona información sobre quién y cuándo deben realizarse las pruebas, cómo las pruebas ayudan a prevenir el cáncer colorrectal e información importante sobre las diferentes opciones de las pruebas de detección.
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Coast to Coast: Driving toward 80% is a project working to increase colorectal cancer screening rates and raise awareness during March 2018. About 23 million people still need to be screened for colorectal cancer. That’s why in March 2018, we’re taking the national goal of screening 80% of adults age 50 and older for colorectal cancer on the road. From the East to the West Coasts, we’re driving the message home: colorectal cancer screening can save your life!All screening champions are encouraged to get involved! Host an event! Educate your local community! Now’s the time to get involved! Attend an event, host your own and make sure to post what you’re doing on social media (don’t forget to add the hashtags #80by2018 and #CRCcoast2coast!) For more information on how to get involved visit https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/80-2018-coast-coast/ |
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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Each year, about 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer and about 4,000 women die from it. All women are at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. in 2014, Hispanic women had the highest rate of cervical cancer, followed by black, white, Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) women, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN). Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. At least half of sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives, but few women will get cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the easiest gynecologic cancer to prevent, with regular screening tests and follow-up. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life.
Two tests can help prevent cervical cancer: (1) The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that may become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. (2) The human papillomavirus (HPV) test looks for the virus that can cause these cell changes. The most important thing that women can do can do to help prevent cervical cancer is to have regular screening tests starting at age 21. To download a fact sheet (English & Spanish) on cervical cancer, click here. |
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Every Try Counts Campaign
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Every Day Counts is FDA's Center for Tobacco Products newest public education campaign that is aimed at encouraging cigarette smokers to quit through messages of support that underscore the health benefits of quitting. These messages will be displayed in and around gas stations or convenience stores – locations where smokers face a multitude of triggers and that typically feature cigarette advertisements. The campaign targets smokers ages 25-54 who have attempted to quit smoking in the last year but were unsuccessful. Visit EveryTryCounts.gov for quitting tools and information you can share with your friends, family, and community.
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Great American Smokeout - November 16
The Great American Smokeout encourages smokers to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking on a specific day. By quitting – even for 1 day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk. When you plan to quit smoking during the Great American Smokeout, you are celebrating this day with millions of other smokers across the nation who also want to quit. Join others across the nation as they begin a tobacco-free life.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/greatamericansmokeout/
https://www.smokefree.gov/quitting-smoking/steps-manage-quit-day
http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/
http://www.cdc.gov/features/greatamericansmokeout/
https://www.smokefree.gov/quitting-smoking/steps-manage-quit-day
http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month!
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. The most important thing you can do to lower your lung cancer risk is to quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. You can help lower your risk of lung cancer in the following ways:
More information can be found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/lungcancer
https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancerpulmon
- Don’t smoke. The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking, or to quit if you smoke.
- Avoid secondhand smoke. Smoke from other people’s cigarettes, pipes, or cigars is called secondhand smoke. Make your home and car smoke-free.
- Get your home tested for radon. The second leading cause of lung cancer is radon, a naturally occurring gas that comes from rocks and dirt and can get trapped in houses and buildings.
More information can be found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/lungcancer
https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancerpulmon
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month!
Many liver cancer cases are related to the hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus. More than 4 million people are living with chronic Hepatitis B or chronic Hepatitis C in the United States. Most people don’t know they have the virus. You can lower your risk of getting liver cancer in the following ways:
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/liver
www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/liver
- Get vaccinated against Hepatitis B infection. The Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants at birth and for adults who may be at increased risk.
- Get tested for Hepatitis C, and get treated if you have it.
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol.
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/liver
www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/liver
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49 years old, talk to your doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram. Are you worried about the cost? CDC offers free or low-cost mammograms. Find out if you qualify.
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness
www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancermama
More information can be found here:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness
www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/cancermama
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Join the Nuestras Voces Network's text message reminder service for the HPV vaccination series!
Text "HPV" to 805722
- You will receive 10 text messages over 7 months to remind you to schedule the HPV vaccine for your child.
- Why is this important? The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is very common and can cause certain cancers.
- To be effective, a child must receive more than one dose.
- All children 11-12 years old should get 2 HPV vaccine doses 6-12 months apart; if older than 14, it’s 3 doses over 6 months.
- Sign up today!
To download a bilingual promotional flyer for this service, click here.
Text Messaging for Hispanic Health: Smoking Cessation and HPV Vaccination Reminder Services
Hosted by: Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities
According to Pew Research, 98% of all Hispanic adults own a cell phone, with an overwhelming majority sending and receiving texts. Not surprisingly, text messaging can effectively help connect this community with health care information and services. For community-based organizations, health care providers, and other Hispanic-serving stakeholders looking for innovative ways to support local communities stay healthy, this webinar will address how text messaging services can help Hispanics quit smoking and complete the HPV vaccination series for their children. The webinar which will include:
Please click HERE to download presentation slides.
Please click HERE to view a recording of the webinar.
According to Pew Research, 98% of all Hispanic adults own a cell phone, with an overwhelming majority sending and receiving texts. Not surprisingly, text messaging can effectively help connect this community with health care information and services. For community-based organizations, health care providers, and other Hispanic-serving stakeholders looking for innovative ways to support local communities stay healthy, this webinar will address how text messaging services can help Hispanics quit smoking and complete the HPV vaccination series for their children. The webinar which will include:
- How text messaging campaigns can effectively engage the Hispanic community to improve health outcomes;
- A review of SmokefreeTXT en Español, the National Cancer Institute’s text messaging service; and,
- A preview of the Nuestras Voces Network’s HPV vaccination series text message reminder service.
Please click HERE to download presentation slides.
Please click HERE to view a recording of the webinar.
Tobacco and Cancer-Related Health Insurance Benefits in Marketplace Plans
Preparing for the 2018 Open Enrollment Period (Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2017)
Hosted by: Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities
Despite gains since the launch of the Affordable Care Act’s insurance marketplaces in 2014, Hispanics remain the group most likely to be uninsured. Recent estimates reveal Hispanics have an uninsured rate of 16.2% compared to non-Hispanic whites at 6.7%. Understanding how to best explain the enrollment process, as well as the preventive benefits that come with insurance plans, can increase enrollment, reduce the insurance disparity, and improve the health of Hispanics. This webinar will benefit promotores and community health workers who provide health insurance enrollment navigation support in Hispanic communities. During this webinar we will:
Please click HERE to download presentation slides.
Please click HERE to view a recording of the webinar.
Despite gains since the launch of the Affordable Care Act’s insurance marketplaces in 2014, Hispanics remain the group most likely to be uninsured. Recent estimates reveal Hispanics have an uninsured rate of 16.2% compared to non-Hispanic whites at 6.7%. Understanding how to best explain the enrollment process, as well as the preventive benefits that come with insurance plans, can increase enrollment, reduce the insurance disparity, and improve the health of Hispanics. This webinar will benefit promotores and community health workers who provide health insurance enrollment navigation support in Hispanic communities. During this webinar we will:
- Learn about the important tobacco cessation and cancer prevention benefits provided by the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare and Medicaid;
- Review health coverage options through the upcoming 2018 Marketplace open enrollment period, available bilingual outreach resources, and how to utilize coverage to stay healthy;
- Review Marketplace enrollment eligibility based on immigration status;
- Assess low-cost alternative health care services and referral options for consumers who are ineligible for a plan; and,
- Discuss ways to trouble-shoot enrollment navigation challenges encountered by promotores/community health workers.
Please click HERE to download presentation slides.
Please click HERE to view a recording of the webinar.
September is Gynecologic Awareness Month!
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Hispanic women are at risk for all gynecologic cancers, especially cervical cancer, and risk increases with age. However, you can lower your risk for some of these cancers.
Gynecologic cancers are cancers that start in a woman’s reproductive organs. The five main types are cervical, ovarian, uterine,vaginal, and vulvar cancer. If you have vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you, see a health care provider right away. If you notice any other unexplained signs or symptoms that last for two weeks or longer, talk to your health care provider. When gynecologic cancers are found and treated early, treatment works best. More information can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/gynecologiccancers/index.htm https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/especialescdc/canceresginecologicos/index.html |
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Telemundo airing Línea de Ayuda Smoking Cessation Events in 15 Cities on Thursdays this May!
This month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is airing Línea de Ayuda (Helpline), a telethon-style event on 15 Telemundo television network affiliate stations around the country. Línea de Ayuda will air in prime time and feature four 90-second spots where Dr. Ralph Caraballo, CDC Chief Epidemiologist, will be interviewed about smoking-related illnesses, health benefits from quitting, and accessing free help to quit. Each segment directs callers to the Spanish-language Quitline, 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-800-QUIT-NOW), for support.
Línea de Ayuda will air between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm in:
Línea de Ayuda will air between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm in:
- Philadelphia, Dallas, Tampa and Atlanta (May 4);
- Orlando, El Paso, Las Vegas and Phoenix (May 11);
- Puerto Rico, McAllen, TX and Denver (May 18); and,
- New York, Chicago, Houston and Albuquerque (May 25) .
CDC's 2017 Spanish and English language Tips from Former Smokers Campaign (Tips) ads are also airing nationwide on television and radio through July to bring attention to the risks of smoking. The ads feature former smokers who describe the health consequences they have suffered, motivate others to quit, and promote free cessation support available through Quitlines. For more information go to www.cdc.gov/tips and www.cdc.gov/consejos .
Don’t forget to tune in!
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release >>
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release (Spanish) >>
Don’t forget to tune in!
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release >>
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release (Spanish) >>
Culturally Proficient Strategies to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Hispanics
Hosted by: Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities
Among both Hispanic men and women, colorectal cancer is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the third-leading cause of cancer death. While screening is a critical prevention tool, screening rates are lowest for Hispanics compared with other groups. Understanding how to discuss and promote colorectal cancer screening in culturally proficient ways is critical to reducing this disparity.
During this webinar you will:
The guest presenter for this webinar is Ricardo López, President of Hispanic Research Inc., and the principal investigator for NCCRT’s colorectal cancer focus groups. Mr. López has studied the U.S. Hispanic market for over 25 years and specializes in health care studies. Mr. Lopez received both a BS and a BA degree in Marketing and Mass Communications from King’s College and an MBA in Marketing Research from Syracuse University.
To view a recording of this webinar, please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/rEtjLsix2zM
To download the presentation slides, please click HERE.
Among both Hispanic men and women, colorectal cancer is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the third-leading cause of cancer death. While screening is a critical prevention tool, screening rates are lowest for Hispanics compared with other groups. Understanding how to discuss and promote colorectal cancer screening in culturally proficient ways is critical to reducing this disparity.
During this webinar you will:
- Learn the results of focus groups with Hispanic adults that informed the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable’s (NCCRT) Hispanics/Latinos and Colorectal Cancer Companion Guide for providers.
- Review ways to address the unique colorectal cancer screening barriers Hispanics can face, as well as strategies to increase understanding and usage of this life saving strategy.
- Discuss other culturally proficient colorectal cancer materials designed for Hispanics.
The guest presenter for this webinar is Ricardo López, President of Hispanic Research Inc., and the principal investigator for NCCRT’s colorectal cancer focus groups. Mr. López has studied the U.S. Hispanic market for over 25 years and specializes in health care studies. Mr. Lopez received both a BS and a BA degree in Marketing and Mass Communications from King’s College and an MBA in Marketing Research from Syracuse University.
To view a recording of this webinar, please visit the following link: https://youtu.be/rEtjLsix2zM
To download the presentation slides, please click HERE.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
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Are you 50 years or older? Talk with your health care provider about getting a colorectal cancer screening. Nationwide, one in three adults between 50 and 75 are not screened as recommended, but among Hispanics, this number is closer to one in two. Make sure you can continue to care for your family by screening for this highly preventable cancer today. For referrals to local health providers and low-cost screening locations, call the toll-free Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645 (1-866-SU-FAMILIA).
For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/
CDC’s Screen for Life Campaign:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/
CDC’s Screen for Life Campaign:
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/sfl/
Tobacco Infographic Shows Impact on Disparity Populations
The infographic was created in collaboration with the seven other CDC-funded tobacco and cancer control networks.
LGBT HealthLink, National African American Tobacco Prevention Network, National Native Network, The RAISE Network, National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer, Geographic Health Equity Alliance, and SelfMade Health Network
8 Ways Tobacco Affects Vulnerable People (English)
8 maneras que el uso de tabaco afecta a personas vulnerables (Spanish)
LGBT HealthLink, National African American Tobacco Prevention Network, National Native Network, The RAISE Network, National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer, Geographic Health Equity Alliance, and SelfMade Health Network
8 Ways Tobacco Affects Vulnerable People (English)
8 maneras que el uso de tabaco afecta a personas vulnerables (Spanish)
Connecting Hispanic LGBT Communities with Health Care: Smoking Cessation & Cancer Screening Services
Hosted by: Nuestras Voces Network and the LGBT Health Link
Hispanics who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) often have difficulty identifying culturally appropriate health care. Addressing the challenge of improving access to health services that reflects the intersectionality of being both Hispanic and LGBT requires an understanding of the background and cultural factors of this priority population. Due to the higher rates of smoking in the LGBT community, as well as higher rates of certain cancers among Hispanics, these two health areas require a special emphasis. Advocates and policy experts in the fields of immigration policy, civil rights, and LGBT services will discuss proven strategies that are advancing these public health priorities in Hispanic communities.
To view this webinar, click HERE.
To view presentation slides, click HERE.
Hispanics who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) often have difficulty identifying culturally appropriate health care. Addressing the challenge of improving access to health services that reflects the intersectionality of being both Hispanic and LGBT requires an understanding of the background and cultural factors of this priority population. Due to the higher rates of smoking in the LGBT community, as well as higher rates of certain cancers among Hispanics, these two health areas require a special emphasis. Advocates and policy experts in the fields of immigration policy, civil rights, and LGBT services will discuss proven strategies that are advancing these public health priorities in Hispanic communities.
To view this webinar, click HERE.
To view presentation slides, click HERE.
Using Text Message Campaigns to Connect Hispanics with Tobacco and Cancer-Related Information and Services
Hosted by: Nuestras Voces Network and Mobile Commons
For community-based organizations, health care providers, and other stakeholders looking for ways to communicate with local communities. In this webinar you will learn about:
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To view presentation slides, click HERE.
For community-based organizations, health care providers, and other stakeholders looking for ways to communicate with local communities. In this webinar you will learn about:
- How text messaging campaigns can effectively engage the Hispanic community to improve health outcomes;
- Successful text messaging case studies in the areas of tobacco control and vaccination uptake; and,
- The first steps to take when considering a text messaging program.
To view this webinar, click HERE.
To view presentation slides, click HERE.
Looking for Quitline Referral Forms?
If you are a provider and want to refer those who identify as smokers with help from your state Quitline, you’ve come to the right place! Navigating Quitline websites for their referral forms can be a challenge. Do referral systems use fax forms, electronic forms, or both? Are forms available in Spanish, or only English? Where are these forms located within Quitline websites? Our provider referral resource provides this information, as well as links to online forms. State information will be updated as more resources become available.
Provider referral resource>>
Provider referral resource>>
New Tips Campaign Info Card Featuring Jessica Available in English or Spanish
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Nuestras Voces Network has created an information card highlighting CDC’s Tips Campaign and testimonial by Jessica, whose son has asthma and suffers when exposed to second-hand smoke. This card encourages people to keep their children away from cigarette smoke, and call the smoking quitlines for cessation support. Contact the Network for small bulk supplies of this resource in English or Spanish. http://www.nuestrasvoces.org/contact.html
National Alliance for Hispanic Health joins in call to remove flavored tobacco products from marketplace
WASHINGTON, September 13, 2016 – “The White House can truly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this week by directing the FDA to issue a proposed rule to remove all flavored tobacco products, including menthol products, from the marketplace and protect the health of families and children,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release>>
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release>>
LANDMARK BILL PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM DANGEROUS CHEMICALS APPLAUDED
BY THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR HISPANIC HEALTH
Washington, DC – “We applaud Congress for passing this historic bill that will keep Americans safe from dangerous chemicals found in everyday household products,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “For too long the chemical industry has used its influence to prevent these common sense protections. We know that exposure to toxic chemicals can lead to cancer and other illnesses, and this new regulation prioritizes consumer safety. This victory, which has been decades in the making, is worthy of celebration,” she added.
Read more >> National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release >>
Read more >> National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release >>
Cancer Survivorship Day
The term cancer survivor refers to a person who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis throughout his or her life. Cancer survivorship also includes family members, friends, and caregivers of someone who has had cancer.
Cancer survivors often face many challenges after their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Ways to address these issues include creating survivorship care plans, improving your physical and mental health, and planning for work and financial concerns. Support from health care providers, community members, family and friends are critical to address these challenges. For information on these and other cancer survivorship topics, please visit:
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/nationalcancersurvivorshipresourcecenter/index
http://latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/survivorship/
Cancer survivors often face many challenges after their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Ways to address these issues include creating survivorship care plans, improving your physical and mental health, and planning for work and financial concerns. Support from health care providers, community members, family and friends are critical to address these challenges. For information on these and other cancer survivorship topics, please visit:
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/nationalcancersurvivorshipresourcecenter/index
http://latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/survivorship/
FDA ACTION ON TOBACCO WILL SAVE LIVES AND HELP REVERSE HISPANIC TOBACCO TIPPING POINT
On May 5, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule extending its authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco and pipe tobacco, among others. Before this rule, there was no federal law prohibiting retailers from selling these tobacco products to people under age 18. Action taken by FDA changes that with provisions aimed at restricting youth access, which go into effect in 90 days.
“Hispanic adults have always had smoking rates below the national average, resulting in lower rates of heart disease and other smoking related illness. However, the data released last month show that Hispanic middle school students are now more likely than their peers to use tobacco. It’s a tobacco tipping point, but actions like today’s historic move by the FDA will help families reverse this threat to the health of our children and communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release>> FDA Press Release>>
“Hispanic adults have always had smoking rates below the national average, resulting in lower rates of heart disease and other smoking related illness. However, the data released last month show that Hispanic middle school students are now more likely than their peers to use tobacco. It’s a tobacco tipping point, but actions like today’s historic move by the FDA will help families reverse this threat to the health of our children and communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Press Release>> FDA Press Release>>
New CDC Data Show Hispanic Tobacco Tipping Point
According to data published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products in the latest issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), 4.7 million middle and high school students were current users (at least once in past 30 days) of a tobacco product in 2015. Among middle school students, Hispanics were the group most likely to be current tobacco users (10.6%) compared to non-Hispanic white (6.3%) and non-Hispanic black (6.6%) students and more likely than their peers to be using two or more tobacco products.
Read more >> MMRW Article >>
Read more >> MMRW Article >>
The Nuestras Voces Network Renews Support for CDC’s Tips Campaign!
The Tips from Former Smokers (Tips) campaign returns in 2016 and features advice from Hispanics who quit smoking. Powerful and educational, Tips PSAs are airing nationally on television and radio to highlight the consequences that real people face every day as a result of smoking. Tips ads feature real people like Beatrice who was inspired to quit smoking for her son; Mariano who quit smoking after having open heart surgery due to his two pack-a-day habit; Felicita who quit after losing her teeth from 33 years of smoking; and, Rose who recently lost her battle with lung cancer after a lifetime of smoking. Want to quit but don’t know where to start? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, 1-866-DÉJELO-YA for free smoking cessation support, or contact the National Alliance for Hispanic Health’s bilingual toll-free helpline for additional information at 1-866-783-2645 (1-866-SU-FAMILIA).
For more information about Tips: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/about/campaign-overview.html
Read the full press release here.
For more information about Tips: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/about/campaign-overview.html
Read the full press release here.
Meet Beatrice. Beatrice, age 40, lives in New York and began smoking regularly at age 13. A mother of two, she quit smoking in 2010 because she wanted to be around for her family.
Meet Felicita. Felicita, age 54, lives in Florida and began smoking at age 12. She didn't know smoking could harm her gums and teeth. She lost all her teeth by age 50.
Meet Mariano. Mariano, 55, lives in Illinois. He started smoking at 15. In 2004, he had open heart surgery and barely escaped having a heart attack. He quit smoking — grateful for a second chance at life.
Meet Rose. Rose lived in Texas and began smoking at age 13. She developed lung cancer that later spread to her brain. After many, many treatments, Rose died in January 2015. She was 60.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Praises Chicago City Council Move to Raise Tobacco-Buying Age to 21Washington, DC— “Today, Chicago joined 135 cities and the State of Hawaii in a national movement to realize a smoke-free generation by raising the tobacco buying age to twenty-one. They have set an example for the nation of local government standing up to Big Tobacco,” said Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
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Quit Smoking in 2016!
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Make quitting your New Year’s resolution. Create a quit plan now and take the first step to get healthy. Planning ahead is the best way to increase your chance of success. Make sure you can support your family well into the future and quit today!
Smokefree.gov has tools and resources to help make a quit plan. You can also get one-on-one assistance by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-855-DÉJELO-YA), or by visiting: |
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