CivCom

We help organizations & communities thrive. Our focus is in Florida, where we are working to end nicotine addiction & improve health equity.

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

"It's clear that a ban on #menthol [tobacco products] is not only necessary for the protection of public health, but also to achieve #healthequity in the U.S."
- @ColumbiaMSPH
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[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

With the rapid spread of #COVID, quitting #tobacco is more important than ever. #Smoking & #vaping harm the body’s respiratory and immune systems. Learn more about the connection between tobacco use and COVID-19 here: https://t.co/IqhA48uYAr

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

#TobaccoRetailLicensing works! Young people who live in communities with strong tobacco retail licenses are 33% less likely to start smoking & 26% less likely to start vaping (Source: Astor et al., 2019) #DayofActionNortheastFlorida

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

Today is #WorldKindnessDay. Here are 7 reasons why kindness at work benefits everyone. https://t.co/TYJMJLSeIW

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

A mark of intelligence is the ability to simplify overcomplicated ideas and complicate oversimplified ideas.

#FridayThoughts

[Empathetics @MyEmpathetics]

Dr. Riess had an interview with Eve Ekman on How to Overcome Barriers to Empathy in Health Care.
https://t.co/mP41mQKvmW

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

Research reveals a disconnect: Many ppl think #empathy is simply not worth the effort. Yet, it can benefit everyone. We need more discussions about how empathy helps us personally & professionally. #leadership #organizationalculture #tuesdaythoughts https://t.co/TYJMJLSeIW

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Your impact isn't about the number of people you reach. It's about how deeply people are affected by your work—and how long it lasts.

#TED2019 #ThursdayThoughts

[Don Esson @don_esson]

#ThisIsHighland #Leadershipofchange "The best way to earn trust is to show trust". Adam Grant

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

@NPR The problem with selective empathy is that it is selective. The antidote is more empathy: https://t.co/wYRyWaObob

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

@DocLHenry @medhumchat @mmteacherdoc @RanaAwdish @mcwreads Here’s a resource with many citations that could be useful. Best of luck! https://t.co/U7175uGWzL

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

If we stop learning, we stop growing - both as individuals & as organizations. #LeadershipDevelopment

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The mark of a lifelong learner is recognizing that you can learn something from everyone you meet.

Knowledge is best sought from experts. Wisdom can come from anywhere.

#SaturdayThoughts

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

Changing behavior is difficult. This framework makes it easier. https://t.co/NAbd4v1wfv #publichealth #socialchange #socialmarketing @erezyoeli

[Jennifer Messenger @jmessengerpdx]

Great reminders here about asset framing so we, as social change communicators, don’t reinforce the stereotypes we work to change. https://t.co/i03Iv01x6a

[U.S. Surgeon General @Surgeon_General]

Cannot stress how important it is that @OHAOregon is tackling harmful e-cigarette use among kids. Their study shows 75% of OR high schoolers have seen an e-cig ad in stores, online or other media. #NoEcigs4Kids

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

Want a happier & high-performing workplace? Elevate your organizational culture: https://t.co/MAbUOBry3u #leadership #employeeengagement

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

“Safer than cigarettes” is a really low bar.

[U.S. Surgeon General @Surgeon_General]

1/5 Sunday Spotlight: I HIGHLY recommend this read. Helps explain why despite vaping possibly being a safer option for current adult smokers, it presents unique and significant concerns for youth. #noEcigs4kids
—> Why vaping is so dangerous for teens https://t.co/Bp6b9KWR7K

[U.S. Surgeon General @Surgeon_General]

I’d like to share a very important message w/you about the current measles outbreaks in the US. This is a very contagious airborne disease that can be prevented w/the MMR vaccine. Please share this message & make sure you & your loved ones are vaccinated. https://t.co/XxJ0JSGlvr

[OR Health Authority @OHAOregon]

Concerned about #measles? Check out our video to learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy! #Oregon #VaccinesWork #measlesoutbreak

[CivCom @WeAreCivCom]

#Empathy cultivates more empathy. By modeling it, we invite it from others. #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/7v4YXYp5mA