Tobacco Free Michigan

BIG NEWS! The Protect MI Kids Bill Package has been introduced in the Michigan Senate. The comprehensive bill package of to***co prevention policies includes Senate Bills 647-654. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3N0CVMb

Michigan has three communities that are working to ban flavored, including menthol, to***co products at the local level. We know that these products are attractive to new youth users and that preventing youth users is key to reducing adult usage. If you are in Wayne, Washtenaw or Kent County, please consider joining your local coalition. But regardless of where you live and work, please consider signing this resolution of support for strong local policies. The resolution can be signed both as an individual and as an organization.

Resolution of Support
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16bsAz9jPvyDH_WxziF-8zdOBSw1fsG9XkY3rlf5LqZw/edit?usp=sharing

Link for Individuals:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15t5RUuO73GtfYbPhE53ASr1GXrM0dPceXM70L6FDwQ8/edit?usp=sharing

Link for Organizations:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FXvLevRJc_gqPjT5n6Q1JcrIaaHV4YgmyGl53ZnDPCc/edit?usp=sharing

Resolution of Support General August 2021 (1) A Resolution to Endorse a Ban on the Sale of Menthol To***co Products and All Flavored To***co Products in Michigan A resolution to endorse a ban on the sale of menthol to***co products and all flavored to***co products, including e-ci******es, in Michigan. Whereas, Commercial to***co use is th...

Please note the corrected date for this training.

To***co Free Michigan and MiHATT are starting a new effort to get to***co treatment specialists recognized by insurers so this important service can be properly funded. We believe that one important first step is increasing the certification rate of providers.

Just a reminder that today is the last day to sign the petition to encourage the state to adopt public health rules banning flavored va**ng products (and hopefully all flavored to***co products). Please make sure you sign it and share with friends/family/co-workers/members to get the word out.

The industry was in full force at the public hearing Tuesday with anecdotal stories of why these products are used by adults and not kids and outdated research about how safe they are. We need every voice we can get in support of these rules.

We want to from the va**ng epidemic by ending the sale of flavored e-ci******es in . Sign the petition today to show your support! keepmikidsto***cofree.com/sign-the-petition

The Annual Meeting for TFM will be October 21 at 10:00. In addition to updates on TFM activities we are pleased to announce the two main speakers. Sterling Fulton of National African American To***co Prevention Network will talk about the intersection of race, to***co, and menthol from a historic perspective. And Deena Henkle from the American Cancer Society will talk about the recent Youth To***co Survey.

Join us October 21 at 10:00 AM via Zoom at https://zoom.us/my/to***cofreemichigan

or

by phone at (312) 626-6799
with access code: 210 654 0132

Google Calendar link: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWRyanY5aXNlcTBoajdvdmtzdDJsb3FjdmcgdGZtQHRvYmFjY29mcmVlbWljaGlnYW4ub3Jn&tmsrc=tfm%40to***cofreemichigan.org

University of Michigan researchers just released a new study showing that the number of youth va**ng has DOUBLED in just the last two years. The National Youth To***co Survey indicated that over 20% of youth va**rs were va**ng because of the flavors available. Please sign the petition to support the proposed ban on flavored va**ng products today and make sure family, friends and co-workers do as well!

https://www.keepmikidsto***cofree.com/sign-the-petition

Dramatic increases in va**ng ma*****na, ni****ne for young adults, UM study shows Va**ng has increased dramatically among 19-to-22-year-olds in and out of college as the perception of harmful heath risks decline, researchers say

We will continue to push this petition until the public hear at the end of October but please be sure to sign this petition and share it with family, friends and co-workers. Flavored to***co products are a major factor in getting kids hooked we need to get rid of them ASAP.

Flavored electronic v***r products are targeting our youth. Help us end the sale of these dangerous products.

Sign the petition: keepmikidsto***cofree.com/sign-the-petition

Two great events happening tonight. The Campaign for To***co-Free Kids is honoring youth advocates and Governor Whitmer for to***co control efforts and the SPEAK coalition from St. Clair County is hosting a va**ng summit that is open to all.

Celebrate with the Campaign for To***co-Free Kids I’m excited to be joining the first-ever virtual ***coFreeKids Youth Advocates of the Year Awards on Sep. 23! RSVP and tune in as we celebrate those fighting to prevent and reduce to***co use.

Last year the governor issued emergency rules regarding the sale of flavored to***co products. They have been held up in court and are about to expire. Recently a set of permanent public health rules have been developed that would end the sale of flavored e-ci******es in the state. This process includes a public comment period, and we know the to***co industry is going to put their full power into opposing the rules so we need everyone to get involved. To that end TFM, through the Keeping MI Kids To***co Free Alliance, is working to get as many signatures on a petition that will be submitted as part of the public comment. Please SIGN THE PETITION NOW, please get any organization you are involved with to sign, please share it on social media. https://www.keepmikidsto***cofree.com/sign-the-petition

In Detroit, you are far more likely to find a to***co retailer than a McDonald’s or Starbucks. This easy access, coupled with kid-friendly flavors, leaves youth vulnerable to ni****ne addiction. aspirecenter.org/to***coretailers

Michigan Public Radio has been airing a series of podcasts this summer called "Kids These Days". It is a student produced podcast that shares real stories of Michigan teenagers battling va**ng. I highly recommend everyone listen to and share their va**ng related episode entitled:

https://www.michiganradio.org/post/kids-these-days-va**ng-comes-consequences-so-why-do-teens-do-it

Kids These Days: Va**ng comes with consequences. So why do teens do it? A heads up before we get started: we do talk about the existence of drugs… and va**ng specifically. It may not be suitable for younger listeners. If you or

Just a reminder that the 2020 mini-grant applications are due in couple of days. We are looking for projects that engage kids, increase awareness around va**ng or can serve as demonstration of a larger project. We try to keep the paperwork minimal so no project is too small!

Applications package can be found at: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ftbip7iXf_IPY0RPk3WgAxrNLnNh5tCqqwrexv8w5SEAVAswxBsLWzoNQO3CSySS3reXn04b3eKVJ5Qx1xXI5B5W_lDOFf18meJooysm5p2QSOP2jPMzkEFqG7Tvm3TgRRCMR8pmrKyP2JHiQByTfzLSzIxL8ELDB2F0ZugskPaJkzebSqFOACW_EO6rxYj2rNOokODeUcepw5hmulFwJeqlP0I1HJj_krqmnKjLG0Y=&c=FoTjkxbisUDoWnNcwuDbiRg-L5FttIP69fdtVrQMGZosIqgPSvTkPg==&ch=ieJK_URTWCpzl1n6qTYGl6Y_nn9w92mwt4Li8yd4SRR7YaAef_koqg==

Mini-Grant Opportunity 2020.pdf

To***co is the #1 preventable cause of death in and across the country. Each year it kills more than 480,000 Americans nationwide. It's time to get serious about to***co control.

Learn more at keepmikidsto***cofree.com.

In case you missed the last TFM update email, each year, To***co-Free Michigan offers grants to our members for innovative projects. This year's grants will be focused on engaging youth in the to***co free movement, increase public awareness of ENDS or serving as a pilot for a project that could reduce the impact that to***co has on the public health of your community. An application package can be found at www.to***cofreemichigan.org.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the quarterly meeting tomorrow at 10:00 at
https://zoom.us/j/92215567703?pwd=VlBEZVhvd3dVUTBDR3IwRThCVmNBZz09

Non-profit To***co Awareness | To***co Free Michigan | United States

There's never been a better time to quit. Quit 101 is a free four-week virtual program provided by Spectrum Health Lifestyle Medicine that begins Tuesday, July 7. Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/3hYq5Nb.

Following approval of Senate Bills 781-786 by the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee, the Keep MI Kids To***co Free Alliance issued the following statement:

“The Keep MI Kids To***co Free Alliance appreciates the dedication and hard work put into SBs 781-786, and the Regulatory Reform Committee’s willingness to protect communities throughout Michigan with this important public health legislation.

“As we find ourselves in uncertain and often terrifying times with COVID-19, budget shortfalls, job losses and social and political upheaval across the country, it is easy to forget we are still facing skyrocketing youth to***co use and unacceptably high rates of adult to***co use in Michigan. To***co remains the number one cause of preventable death and disease worldwide, and it is critical we continue to work to improve and ensure the health and safety of every Michigan resident through strong legislation.

“These bills seek to address and correct outdated or inadequate provisions in current state to***co control laws. While we applaud the intent of each bill and recognize the changes that have been made to strengthen the bill package overall, we look forward to continued discussion about how to make this legislation even stronger and more effective as the bills move through the Legislature. We look forward to partnering with the Legislature to protect all of Michigan’s kids from to***co.”

Co Chairs:
Jodi L. Radke, Director, Rocky Mountain/Great Plains Region, Campaign for To***co-Free Kids
Jared Burkhart, Executive Director, Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
Andrew Schepers, Michigan Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.

Just got this notification last night from MPHA. The event is TODAY!

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Good morning,

I apologize for the short notice, but it is important to us to share with you and your organization an invitation to join MI Public Health Assoc members for our annual Public Health Summit. Due to coronavirus precautions, our physical meeting was canceled yet we still wanted to pursue some quality public health programming.

Please share the following information with your listservs and social media to provide an opportunity for individuals to access our presentations tomorrow, online. It isn’t too late to register. No costs requirements. Just good information on the state of public health today and tomorrow.

1) Conference survey registration (part 1). Those who register will then receive a link to register for the event on Zoom (part 2).
2) We have also established two new public health professional awards from MPHA in commemoration for our 100 years of service to public health in MI and we are still accepting nominations for this year!

Thank you very much for helping us share this information as broadly as possible on such short notice.

Roger Racine
MPHA President

2020 PUBLIC HEALTH SUMMIT
JUNE 9

MPHA is excited to announce that registration has opened for our virtual 2020 Public Health Summit! This year has been a year of tremendous upheaval in our society, and while many other organizations have canceled their meetings this year, we wish to bring you this opportunity to enjoy some quality presentations on the state of public health today with an eye on where we're going in the future.

Theme: 20/20 "Perfect Vision" in Public Health -- The Future is Now!
Date: Tues, June 9th - Noon to 2pm with breakout conversations from 2-3pm

Our two guest speakers will be Lisa Carlson, MPH, MCHES - President of the American Public Health Association, and Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, PhD from the MSU College of Human Medicine and the Governor's Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities.

Following the conference we will be offering break-out rooms to continue discussions about our featured topics and other MPHA business.
For once, geography won't be a barrier to attending a conference! You won't want to miss this!

Conference Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VRSYCXW

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Spectrum Health is offering free online cessation classes starting next Tuesday that is open to anyone.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IwrDKhuoidXo5-NjmBW2cs29Ox9tok23

To***co Quit Virtual Flier 5.2020 FINAL (002) (004).pdf

Don't exacerbate the symptoms of by smoking or va**ng.

Opinion | Researchers worry to***co and ma*****na smokers and va**rs face a greater risks with COVID-19 The research is new, but evidence suggests smoking may dramatically worsen COVID-19.

Michigan's Tribal and Detroit casinos should reopen smoke free. Thank you to the American Nonsmokers Rights foundations for making these excellent videos. These videos are made for tribal casinos but apply to non-tribal as well.

Financial Benefits of Reopening Tribal Casinos Smokefree Tribal members Giizhigad (Christy B.) and Clinton Isham created the video below to show Tribal leadership there are economic benefits of Tribal casinos going smokefree. With many Tribal casinos currently closed due to COVID-19, this video presents a call to action at an opportune time. The ANR Found...

A couple of memes about to***co and COVID produced by the WHO that can be shared

People Who V**e May Face Higher Health Risks with COVID-19 Experts say that ci******es and e-ci******es can damage the lungs, which makes it more difficult for a person to fight off COVID-19.

Smoking or va**ng might put people into higher risk of COVID-19 Quitting smoking could help you fight off coronavirus disease 2019. Studies show the virus is known to attack a person’s lungs. Medical experts suggest one of our best defenses against that is to make sure they’re strong and healthy in the first place. For many, that starts with stopping...

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We must protect our kids from e-ci******es!

Va**ng Could Compound Health Risks Tied to Virus, FDA Says Va**ng may leave users with underlying health conditions at higher risk of serious complications if they contract the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Parent Toolkit — Parents Against Va**ng E-ci******es By signing up for the PAVe Parent Toolkit, you are joining a grassroots movement of parents across the country fighting to protect our kids from the predatory practices of e-cigarette companies like Juul and its copycats: Big To***co 2.0!

Va**ng nearly killed Mich. teen. Now, he's rebuilding life after double lung transplant Va**ng almost killed Daniel Ament. The habit triggered a cascade of health effects the led the Grosse Pointe Woods teen to the verge of death.