The FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products has launched a six month text messaging program to educate stakeholders about federal regulations to protect kids from tobacco. To sign up, text BreakChain to 87000 from your mobile phone. Learn more about the program on the link. http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/ResourcesforYou/BreakTheChain/ucm219686.htm
Category: Prevention
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is launching a campaign to educate retailers and raise awareness about tobacco product regulations designed to protect kids from the dangers of tobacco use. They have created a number of campaign materials to help spread the word. Find the materials on the following link: http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/ResourcesforYou/BreakTheChain/default.htm
Category: Prevention
Kids in Arkansas will take center stage in the fight against tobacco on March 24 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 15th annual Kick Butts Day. Arkansas participates in this movement through Arkansas Tobacco Free Kids Day, the local counterpart of the national event, by celebrating youth leadership and activism in [...]
Category: Press Release, Prevention
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 21, 2008) – Stamp Out Smoking, the media and public relations campaign for the Arkansas Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program, has announced the winners of its fifth annual “The Big Pitch” drama contest. Fayetteville High School Team A was awarded first-place and was presented with a $2,500 gift [...]
Category: Press Release, Prevention