Promoting tobacco-free communities, preventing youth smoking, and improving the health of New York State's Capital Region through community action.
Albany, NY
Joined September 2010
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Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities has discontinued its use of this platform. We want to stay connected to you so please follow us on FB @ SmokeFreeCap or visit us at SmokeFreeCapital.org.
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The FDA estimates that taking menthol cigarettes off the market would save up to 654,000 lives over the next 40 years, including as many as 238,000 Black lives. trib.al/DCp1ol2
Thanks to @AshleyHupfl of @dgazette for this wonderful feature on our @RealityCheckNYS member, Genevieve Hart!
Read more here: BHBL junior honored for anti-smoking advocacy | News | dailygazette.com
Thank you, Assemblymember @steck_phil for meeting with us and our @RealityCheckNYS youth during our visit to the Capitol yesterday. We appreciate your support of our tobacco-free efforts.
Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities retweeted
Menthol can make it harder to quit smoking. People who smoke menthol cigarettes are more likely to keep smoking which puts them at higher risk of getting tobacco-related diseases. Learn more about the impact of menthol tobacco products: bit.ly/3SClEu9
Our January Tobacco-Free Update is here. Learn more about the @ALBCouncil's proposed law to reduce retailer density and watch our latest Community Spotlight video featuring @hcdinewyork
Read it here:
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Looking to quit smoking or vaping in 2024? The Butt Stops Here starts on 1/18. Learn more at the link below.
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Our first Community Spotlight of 2024 is here. Carrie Dunn-Herrera of @hcdinewyork shares her smoke-free journey and what her vision of a smoke-free community looks like.
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=wWtBe6ZA…
Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities retweeted
Our Assistant Director of Health Promotions was pleased to share what so many in the medical community know - that smoking is an instigator of so many problems. Take away the smoke—take away those health problems!
Carrie Dunn-Herrera is one of the Capital District's Health Champions! Stay tuned for her smoke-free journey later this week.
@hcdinewyork @TobaccoFreeNYS
Carrie Dunn-Herrera is one of the Capital District's Health Champions! Stay tuned for her smoke-free journey later this week.
@hcdinewyork @TobaccoFreeNYS
We are in process of updating our website for 2024. You may notice some pages and links will be down during this time. We appreciate your patience. Watch this space for updates!
#ICYMI our Program Manager was on Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss @ALBCouncil's proposed law aimed at reducing tobacco retailer density within the city of Albany.
Listen here: soundcloud.com/.../albany-co…...
Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities retweeted
BREAKING: Our new report documents how British American Tobacco & Philip Morris International are exploiting social media to market addictive products to millions of young people.
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Thanks to @TedRemsnyder for highlighting our latest data collection project in the city of Schenectady. Read more on our findings in today's edition of the @dgazette
Anti-tobacco group details proximity to Schenectady schools | Schenectady | dailygazette.com
Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities retweeted
Big Tobacco is using its web of front groups and paid spokespeople to fight efforts to prohibit menthol cigarettes.
@timesunion exposed one of the groups doing the industry’s bidding 👇 timesunion.com/news/article/…
Today is day one! Join thousands of people across the country who are beginning their quit journey today for the #GreatAmericanSmokeout @AmericanCancer Society @hcdinewyork
No matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking, take the first step toward a healthier life by quitting smoking.
Make a plan to quit this #GreatAmericanSmokeout: bit.ly/3QtQRA7
@AmericanCancer
Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities retweeted
Tomorrow is the @AmericanCancer #GreatAmericanSmokeout. Quitting smoking can be hard, but you can increase your chances of a successful quit by making a quit plan. Learn what tools and resources are available to help: bit.ly/3QtQRA7
Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities retweeted
Ready to quit smoking? November 16th is the @AmericanCancer #GreatAmericanSmokeout! Save the date and join thousands of others who are quitting smoking. Get ready and make a quit plan: bit.ly/3QtQRA7
Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities retweeted
Pleased by decline in high-school use of e-cigarettes. Alarmed by rise in middle-school use. Most important: more than 2 MILLION kids are still vaping, many of them frequently, suggesting addiction. Plus 10% of all young adults (18-24) are vaping. Much more to do! @FDATobacco
.@FDATobacco and @CDCgov released data from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) that shows a drop in current high school e-cigarette use (14.1% to 10%) and an increase in current overall middle school tobacco product use (4.5% to 6.6%). fda.gov/news-events/press-an…
ALT NYTS 2023: 2.8 Million Youth currently use any tobacco product. Any tobacco product use decreased among high school students; 16.5% in 2022 to 12.6% in 2023. Driven by a drop in high school e-cigarette use. Any tobacco product use increased among middle school students: 4.5% in 2022 to 6.6% in 2023.