tobacco

WNYT: NY Law Raising Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigs Goes Into Effect

November 14, 2019

Theresa Zubretsky, community engagement coordinator for Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, was interviewed by WNYT concerning New York's new Tobacco 21 law. As of November 13, you now have to be 21 years old to purchase tobacco or e-cigarettes in New York state. [...]

Times Union: Letter – New Tobacco Policies Will Protect Youth

April 10, 2019

Dr. James K. Reed, President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Peter’s Health Partners

James K. Reed, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Peter's Health Partners, wrote a letter to the editor of the Times Union in support of several tobacco policies currently before the New York State Legislature. [...]

Smoke-Free Movie Night Held to Raise Awareness of Tobacco Dangers

February 22, 2019

Smoke-free movie night

On February 20, Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, a grant-funded program of SPHP, hosted a smoke-free movie night at the Schenectady County Public Library to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use and the impact of the tobacco imagery shown in films. [...]

WNYT: Latham Man’s Obituary Urges Smokers to Quit While They Can

February 19, 2019

Obituary Warns of Smoking Risks

Jeanie Orr, community engagement coordinator for Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, was interviewed by WNYT for a story about a Latham man who recently died from lung cancer [...]

WNYT NewsChannel 13: ‘Seen Enough Tobacco Day’ at Troy Boys & Girls Club

October 12, 2018

'Seen Enough Tobacco Day', which is being held Saturday, Oct. 13, was the focus of an interview on WNYT. [...]

Vaping and E-Cigarettes are Tobacco Products with Uncertain Health Effects on Minors

May 31, 2018

E-cigarettes and vaping are rising in use and popularity among youth and young adults. It is important to know these tobacco products contain nicotine and are detrimental to a user's health. [...]

Troy Record: Op-Ed – Rensselaer County Legislators Must Pass Tobacco 21 legislation

March 7, 2018

Norman Dascher, president of Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, wrote an op-ed that appeared in The Record in support of new legislation to raise the minimum legal sale age of tobacco products to 21. [...]

New Grant Targets Tobacco Use in Movies

February 7, 2018

“Reinvent the Reel” grant, awarded to Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities by Trinity Health and Truth Initiative, aims to raise awareness of the issue of smoking in movies and popular culture.

“Reinvent the Reel” grant, awarded to Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities by Trinity Health and Truth Initiative, aims to raise awareness of the issue of smoking in movies and popular culture. [...]

“The Butt Stops Here” Helps Get Smokers on the Path to Quitting

December 12, 2017

SPHP offers the 7-week "The Butt Stops Here" program to help smokers quit and reduce their risk of dying from a smoking-related illness.

To help individuals quit smoking, St. Peter’s Health Partners offers the award-winning The Butt Stops Here program [...]

WNYT NewsChannel 13: Tobacco Companies and Retailers Target Albany County’s Poor

November 16, 2017

Jeanie Orr, community relations liaison with the Capital District Tobacco-Free Coalition, spoke to WNYT NewsChannel 13 about the proliferation of tobacco retailers in the some of the Capital Region's most vulnerable neighborhoods. [...]

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