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LCTFC Coalition Meeting Minutes | February 2025
12 in Attendance [MEMBER NAMES REDACTED] Reading of Our Mission & Vision Statements Read by Jessica Baker Mental Moment Kirsten led the...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Feb 195 min read
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February Letter to the Editor: The ALA's State of Tobacco Control Report & The Tobacco Tax
Dear Editor: I was saddened to see Indiana’s grades in American Lung Association’s (ALA) 2025 “State of Tobacco Control” report. The...
Nicole Otis
Feb 181 min read
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January Letter to the Editor | Raising the Tobacco Tax
Dear Editor: Lawmakers will soon get down to the business of addressing a $1 billion shortfall in the state’s Medicaid budget. Tackling a...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Jan 291 min read
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LCTFC Coalition Meeting Minutes | January 2025
Reading of Our Mission & Vision Statements Led by Adrienne Jackson Mental Moment Kirsten Robinson led us in a minute of deep breathing...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Jan 156 min read
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2024 End of Year Review Video
As we prepare to welcome 2025, the Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition proudly presents its Year End Video, showcasing the remarkable...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Jan 11 min read
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LCTFC Coalition Meeting Minutes | December 2024
Mission & Vision Statements were read by Kirsten Robinson to open the meeting Holiday Havoc Each member present introduced themselves and...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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December Letter to the Editor | World AIDS Day
To: Editor From: Lake County Tobacco-free Coalition As we observe World AIDS Day (December 1), it’s important to recognize the growing...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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LCTFC Community Education Event & Meeting | November 2024
Thursday, November 21 2024 @ 1:30pm Minutes This month's coalition meeting was in conjunction with our Community Education Event:...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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November Letter to the Editor | The Great American Smokeout
To the Editor: Thursday, November 21st is the Great American Smokeout, a day set aside by the American Cancer Society to encourage...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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LCTFC Coalition Meeting | October 2024
Mission & Vision Statements The Mission and Vision Statements were read by Karina Activity - How Full is My Cup Everyone colored in their...
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Oct 16, 20243 min read
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October Letter to the Editor: Breast Cancer & Tobacco Use
Dear Editor, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Chances are you or someone you know has been affected by this terrible disease....
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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September Letter to the Editor: Raising the Tobacco Tax
Dear Editor: Lawmakers will soon get down to the business of addressing a $1 billion shortfall in the state’s Medicaid budget. Tackling a...
Nicole Otis
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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This video from CNN gives some great tips to use when trying to quit smoking!
Truth initiative states, "In 12 states – a region we call “Tobacco Nation” that spans Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana,...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Have you already quit smoking?
We want to hear your story! Comment below why you quit! And if you're ready to quit, contact the Indiana Quitline 1 (800) QUIT-NOW...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Grow Food
Today is the day! This year, we're challenging you to #growfoodnottobacco! Our goal is to encourage governments to end tobacco growing...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Know someone who thinks vaping is safe? That it relieves their stress? That it isn’t addictive?
They’re not alone. The vaping industry has A LOT of people hazed and confused. Urge them to text INDIANA to 873373 and get the support...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Think vaping without nicotine is safe?
NOPE! Nicotine-free vaping can still: Irritate the respiratory system Trigger inflammation Harm blood vessels Cause cell death Yikes!...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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All Vapes have Risks!
For help quitting, call 1.800.QUIT.NOW or visit text READY to 34191
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Mar 15, 20231 min read
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Excerpt from Letter to the Editor - Resolution to Quit
The new year is here and a great time for fresh starts. If you’re a tobacco user, the best thing you can do this year is to make a quit...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jan 12, 20231 min read
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What does Vaping Do To Your Lungs
Photo Credit: Medical News Today
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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