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Issue: #19

May/2014

Greetings!

We are pleased to share the latest issue of the Tobacco-Free Tribune, a newsletter from the S.C. Tobacco-Free Collaborative. Please share this newsletter with colleagues and friends using the Forward to a Friend button or emailing a link to our Archives.

SMOKE-FREE COMMUNITIES

New tools released

Earlier this year, SCTFC surveyed communities about compliance with smoke-free laws and requested revenue data comparing sales prior to and after adoption of such a law.

SCTFC has developed palm cards and infographics highlighting the responses. This information can be useful in communicating with elected officials, municipal staff and business owners about smoke-free laws.

SCTFC has a supply of palm cards and infographics available to community coalitions. Please submit requests to megan@smokefreesc.org. We will do our best to provide the quantities requested. Materials are also available for electronic download.

MAP IT!
New coalition map An interactive map of community coalitions in SC is now available. The map includes coalitions that the Collaborative has worked with on tobacco-free living efforts and community engagement activities. Check it out! Want to add your coalition or update contact information? Contact Megan Hicks at megan@smokefreesc.org.

ACTION CENTER

Make your voice heard! megaphone

On April 25th, the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) proposed a Deeming Regulation to regulate other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, dissolvable products, and hookah. The FDA is accepting public comment until July 9, 2014. View this docket.

Want to submit a comment but not sure where to start? The Tobacco Control Legal Consortium has developed several resources including a fact sheet regarding the deeming regulation and talking points. View other available resources.

Learn more about comment opportunities available through the FDA CTP.

The American Public Health Association petition asking other pharmacies to remove tobacco products from their shelves is still open. Sign the petition.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Free online course and webinars

The SC Public Health Training Center has opened registration for Community Engagement Part II, a free online course. The course will run from May 26 - June 13. The course is designed for current and future public health professionals. Learn more about the course and how to register. The deadline to register is Friday, May 23, 2014.

Even if you are not enrolled in the course, the SC Public Health Training Center welcomes you to join others for the guest speaker webinars. Learn from the experts! View schedule of webinars.

TOBACCO HEADLINES
Recent News Guidance issued on insurance benefits for smoking cessation. Learn more. Study: Same flavors used in candy and tobacco products. Read more. ALA launches Lung Force campaign. Learn more. National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control formed. Read more. From Human Rights Watch - Made in the USA: Child Labor and Tobacco. Learn more.

ARE YOU A MEMBER?
Become a Member of SCTFC! Your tax deductible membership will help fund our work to reduce the toll of tobacco use in South Carolina. Click the image on the right to join.

The S.C. Tobacco-Free Collaborative is a statewide non-profit organization. Have a question about tobacco use, policy or activities in your community? Contact Megan Hicks at megan@smokefreesc.org or 803-251-0130.

Sincerely,

S.C. Tobacco-Free Collaborative