FOUNDATION STATEMENT: 6.2 MILLION YOUTHS NOW USING TOBACCO; 84% USING E-CIGS
Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 6.2 million middle and high school students are using tobacco products, and that 5.3 million of them (85 percent) are using e-cigarettes, or "vapes." Following is a statement from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
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DR. KAREN KRIGGER NAMED FOUNDATION ENDOWED CHAIR IN URBAN HEALTH POLICY AT UOFL
Dr. Karen W. Krigger has been named the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Endowed Chair for Urban Health Policy at the University of Louisville (UofL). She was recommended by Dr. Toni Ganzel, dean of the UofL School of Medicine.
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FOUNDATION STATEMENT: NEARLY ONE IN FIVE WOMEN SMOKE DURING PREGNANCY IN KENTUCKY
Nearly one in five women in Kentucky smoked during pregnancy in 2018, according to the 2019 Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book that was released today by Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA). While the statewide rate of smoking during pregnancy in 2018 was 18.7 percent, about the same as 2017, the number of counties with rates exceeding 30 percent rose from 22 to 24; Lee and Owsley Counties continued to have rates higher than 40 percent. In addition, 29 counties lost ground in 2018, compared to 10 in 2017.
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Tobacco Control Rally
January 14, 2020
10:00 A.M. EST
Capitol Rotunda, Frankfort, KY
Help the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow show legislators strong support from all sectors for laws to reduce adolescent and teen use of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products, and to increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs in Kentucky.
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Kentucky Public Health Association Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts is now open for the 2020 Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA) 72nd annual conference, being held April 22-24, 2020 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY. KPHA encourages everyone to consider submitting an abstract, as well as letting your colleagues know about this opportunity! Please share with your networks and help them spread the word.
For any questions, contact Janie Cambron (Ext. 4088) or send an email to
[email protected]
Alignment of the conference theme "2020 Transformation - A Clear Vision for a Healthy Kentucky" is encouraged, but not necessary. There are 2 options for presentations during our event-oral presentation and poster presentation submissions.
Oral Abstracts (Presentation):
Oral abstracts (
Deadline-December 11, 2019):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPHA2020ORAL
Oral abstracts will be 30-60 minutes in length. All submissions will be notified of either acceptance or denial by mid-December.
Posters abstracts:
Poster abstracts (
Deadline-Feb. 15, 2020-early submissions are encouraged):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020KPHAPOSTER
All submissions will be notified of either acceptance or denial by the end of February.
Posters will be presented on Thursday, April 23, 2020, from 8:30am-10:00am EST.
Here is the
"At a Glance" 2020 KPHA agenda so you can review the schedule of events. We have a lot of great things planned for this year, including a "Public Health Trending Topic" and hope you will join us!
On behalf of the #2020KPHA Conference Committee, we thank you and look forward to your submission!
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PSAs about E-Cigaretts and Youth
DrugFreeLex and the Tobacco Committee recently released three striking public service announcements (PSAs) on JUUL. These face-paced, fact-based PSAs, designed for parents, teachers, administrators and others working with youth, are free for all to use. Each video includes facts about JUUL and other e-cigarettes. These short ads provide insight into the chemicals in JUUL and their harmful effects, the rising popularity of JUUL, why youth may be more susceptible to e-cigarette use and addiction, and why e-cigarettes are especially damaging for teens including negative health costs and long-term adverse health effects.
Share these PSA's on social media, websites, blogs, television, waiting rooms, break rooms, public spaces, movie theaters, and other venues where adults visit:
What Parents Need to Know about JUULs and other E-cigarettes.
Why so Popular?
Why so Bad for Teens?
Click
here
to learn more about DrugFreeLex.
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Louisville Regional Nonprofit Forum
December 17, 2020
Louisville, KY
Presented by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, the Regional Nonprofit Forum is your opportunity to share and learn about the public policy issues facing nonprofits in your region and across the state and nation; gain information on the resources your organization needs to be effective; and connect with other nonprofits. Register today for this free event for KNN members and potential members!
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Tobacco Control Rally
January 14, 2020
10:00 AM EST
Capitol Rotunda, Frankfort, KY
Help the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow show legislators strong support from all sectors for laws to reduce adolescent and teen use of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products, and to increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs in Kentucky.
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Children's Advocacy Day at the Capitol
January 23, 2020
Capitol Rotunda, Frankfort, KY
Join Kentucky Youth Advocates in asking elected officials to prioritize kids in the 2020 legislative session.
If you are interested in supporting Kentucky's largest effort to bring child advocates together at the state Capitol, learn more about all sponsorship opportunities. For more information about sponsorships, contact Jessie Whitish at [email protected] or 502-895-8167 EXT. 121.
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American Lung Association Advocacy Day at the Capitol
February 13, 2020
Capitol Annex Room 346, Frankfort, KY
Meet in Capitol Annex Room 346 for a light breakfast and an issues briefing, then go meet with your legislators to advocate for healthy lung policies in Kentucky.
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Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program
Grants for the development of integrated healthcare networks that work to address health problems that could not be solved by single entities working alone. Networks will achieve efficiencies; expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health care services; and strengthen the rural healthcare system.
Grant amount: $56,604 per eligible county per year
Applications due: December 6, 2019
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Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program
Grants for the development of integrated healthcare networks that work to address health problems that could not be solved by single entities working alone. Networks will achieve efficiencies; expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health care services; and strengthen the rural healthcare system.
Grant amount: $56,604 per eligible county per year
Applications due: December 6, 2019
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American Electric Power Foundation Grants
Supports nonprofits working in the areas of hunger, housing, health and safety, human services, education, and the environment in American Electric Power's eleven state service area.
Grant amount: no less than $15,00
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grants
Funding for technical assistance needs for community-based organizations that address underlying causes of economic and social distress in the Appalachian region.
Grant amount: up to $800
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
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