She/Her | Youth Cannabis & Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program @ WA DOH | MPH grad from @PublicHealthUMN | Tweets are my own & do not represent my work ✨ |
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The U.S. Women are Olympic Champions!
Congratulations to Simone, Jordan, Jade, Sunisa & Hezly - through it all, you did it TOGETHER.
Stop doom-scrolling and learn about how ghost forests and Native American oral histories tell the story of the last great Cascadia earthquake (323 years ago today!)
FDA issued marketing denial orders for several e-cigarette products currently marketed by Logic Technology Development LLC (Logic). The currently marketed products include the Logic Pro Menthol e-Liquid Package and Logic Power Menthol e-Liquid Package. https://t.co/l4qg8ltu8K
This morning, titans of tobacco control and the fight to end menthol, Dr. Phil Gardiner, Dr. Valerie Yerger & Carol McGruder, led a discussion on history of the industry’s efforts to hook Black Americans on menthol cigarette & health effects of those actions. #savingblacklives
Had the honor of talking about Washington’s work with @2MorrowHealth at #NCTOH! Love talking about the free cessation app and the community we are able to serve with this digital option 👏
Abortion was legal in Washington state before Roe v Wade, has been legal here for more than 50 years, and remains legal now. Washington state has a long history of supporting the full spectrum of reproductive rights and will continue to do so.
Today, @FDATobacco is announcing proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and to prohibit all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in cigars. https://t.co/4Dv9rmSpEz
Parents: A new #SpeakingUpMH teen essay contest from @NICHD_NIH , @NIMHgov , & @NIMHD is open for submissions on how to #StopTheStigma around #MentalHealth. Teens ages 16-18 are invited to participate through April 30. Winners will receive cash prizes: https://t.co/ggPSS3Z4Ae
Good morning! Happy #TransDayOfVisibility!
The White House and federal agencies put out a number of wonderful announcements about trans rights a few hours ago, and I'm so excited to tell you about them because today should be about trans and non-binary joy. ❤️
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Just released: an article that focuses on our free cessation app with @2MorrowHealth and the Washingtonians they supported on their journey to become tobacco-free! 👏
https://t.co/W9EUxIGqZR
#BREAKING: Dr Paul Farmer, a renowned American physician and co-founder of Partners in Health @PIH, has died aged 62.
Farmer was a receipt of the National Order of Outstanding Friendship (Igihango), which he was conferred upon by President #Kagame in August 2019.
State indoor mask requirements are changing on March 21, however, local jurisdictions can enact their own requirements. We recommend still wearing a mask, especially in crowded spaces. Please be kind and compassionate and respect the rules of the room you are in.
Today is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout. Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. ACS can help you access the resources and support you need to quit. https://t.co/c874xUF4mZ