On May 23, the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program welcomed a new staff member. Janice Davis is the new Administrative Specialist. She came from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette where she worked for three years as the Single Copy Secretary. She resides in Little Rock, Arkansas, with her “spoiled” rat terrier named Harley Davidson. Please contact [...]
TPCP Grantee Calendar of Events July – September 2011 Title of Event: Reducing the Burden: A July Noon Series to Conquer Cancer – Arkansas Cancer Coalition Date of Event: July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2011 12:15 – 1:15 pm each date Location of Event: 501 Jack Stephens Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205 Contact [...]
The Northwest Arkansas Tobacco Free Coalition recently honored Maxine’s Tap Room as the 2011 NWA Smoke-Free Business of the Year. The Fayetteville, Arkansas business was honored for protecting its’ employees and patrons from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Maxine’s Tap Room was founded in 1950, by Maxine Miller, and is still known as a Fayetteville [...]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 10, 2011) – Father’s Day marks a day for children and families to celebrate their dads and all of the special things they do. Regrettably, more than 3,000 men in Arkansas will lose their lives due to smoking-related illnesses this year. Through the Arkansas Tobacco Quitline, fathers can take advantage of [...]
