PA raises legal age to buy tobacco/vaping products, Drunk Driving Prevention, Have a Merry Christmas!!

May your days be filled with peace, hope,

and joy this holiday season.

As always, thank you for your support and community spirit!

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TIOGA COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH

December 2019 Newsletter

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration reminds us, "Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 48 minutes. These deaths have fallen by a third in the last three decades; however, drunk-driving crashes claim more than 10,000 lives per year." Learn the risks and get the facts . This holiday season please remember if you are drinking, do not drive.

Youth Leadership 2.0 Update

Youth Leadership 2.0 met at the Tioga County Dept. of Human Services' W. M. Tokishi Training Center on Nypum Drive in Wellsboro this past month. The teens enjoyed a fun warm up activity that included bubbles, an obstacle course, and teamwork then dove into the session where three project topics rose to the top: recycling, emergency medical services youth recruitment, and substance abuse awareness. At this point, teams form around each topic.

Recycling Awareness:

Aidan Fletcher, Bethany Zuchowski, Nolan Smith, Skylar Smith

EMS Youth Recruitment:

Curtis Craig, Jordan Judlin, Madisen Cody, Seraina Weatherford

Substance Abuse Awareness:

Adriannah Wilson, Ayiana Mase , Evan Hoover, Zach Singer

Stay tuned to hear more from Youth Leadership 2.0 Class of 2020!

Prevention in the News

PA raises legal age limit to purchase tobacco/ vaping products to 21

Tobacco and vaping issues top the news as the state of Pennsylvania becomes the 19th state to pass legislation that prohibits the sale of any tobacco, nicotine or related item to anyone under 21 years of age. The new law includes an exception made for active members of the military and veterans who were honorably discharged who are at least 18 years of age.

Read more in The Lock Haven Express

As strong believers in substance abuse prevention, our Communities That Care workgroup volunteers are excited to hear of this development since our local PA Youth Survey data consistently shows that smoking and vaping are health risks that need to be mitigated in our rural county.

A Generous Donation

A big "Thank You!" to Shell Appalachia for the generous donation of $37,500 to go towards our local programs: Fit For Life, Safe Teen Driver, and Youth Leadership 2.0! We are ever so grateful!

In the picture: Amanda Peterson (left) and Deb Sawyer (right) present a check for $37,500 to Executive Director of the Tioga County Partnership for Communty Health, Sue Sticklin.

See you in the New Year!