Crossposted from the School-Based Health Alliance Thursday, January 23,2020 – 2:00pm ET Register Now! The Monitoring the Future Survey (2019) revealed that rates of youth electronic cigarette use had doubled in the prior 2 years. Communities have seen severe medical complications with the use of this new nicotine delivery system. As youth developed dependence to…
Community partners and providers working in school-based health may be interested in the following resources: Youth Empowerment Policy Systems & Environment Prevention Mini-grants Access to these resources can be provided by contacting Erin James with King County’s Department of Community and Human Services: Youth leadership toolkits for adults who work with youth clubs and prevention groups Marijuana…
As of October 1, 2019 the Washington State Department of Health has released Vaping Associated Lung Injury Talking Points. These include key health and safety messages; recommendations for the public; and current updates on local and national investigations. Related, the Youth Marijuana Prevention and Education Program (YMPEP) has announced the 2019 Youth-Led Community Mini-Grants, which close on…
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From the Public Health–Seattle & King County Tobacco Prevention Program September 23, 2019 As you may have heard, there has been an outbreak of lung disease associated with the use of e-cigarette products in 38 states across the country, including five confirmed in Washington state. We share your concern about this latest outbreak and are…
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Crossposted from Public Health Insider Youth use of e-cigarettes and vaping products doubled between 2012 and 2016, and now, use rates are higher for vaping products than traditional cigarettes. To help combat these rapidly increasing rates of youth vaping, Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention Program, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, Snohomish Health…
Hosted by Seattle Children’s, Public Health–Seattle & King County (PHSKC), and Washington State Department of Health will host an update on the Teen Vaping Prevention Campaign on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 1-3pm. Register here. Public Health-Seattle & King County and communications firm PRR will discuss their findings regarding effective prevention messaging for teens about vaporizers and…
With the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Washington State in 2012, plus the increase in vaping and e-cigarette use among youth over the past few years, many in the field of adolescent health may wonder how best to address these issues with their clients. These trainings and resources may be of use! Youth Vaping Prevention Messaging: Research Findings…
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