Community Resources: Finding Food Assistance in Our Region
Food insecurity continues to be a real challenge for many families across our region. If you, a colleague, or a loved one need help accessing nutritious food, a strong network of local food banks and pantries is ready to support you — with dignity, compassion, and respect. You are not alone. These organizations work every […]
The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next.
The quit‑smoking ads that helped millions are ending. A former smoker and experts fear what comes next. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Tips From Former Smokers” ads are set to stop at the end of September. For 13 years, these tough and honest commercials told real stories about the harm of smoking and […]
E-cigarette and cigarette sales decline after California law eliminates sale of flavored tobacco
E-cigarette and cigarette sales decline after California law eliminates sale of flavored tobacco California’s policy prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products caused a significant drop in e-cigarette and cigarette sales in the state, according to new research published in the American Journal of Public Health by the CDC Foundation, Truth Initiative, and University of […]
New Evidence Raises Alarm About the Health Risks of Vaping
New Evidence Raises Alarm About the Health Risks of Vaping On July 9, 2025, The New York Times published an article by health writer Dani Blum titled “Just How Harmful Is Vaping? More Evidence Is Emerging.” The article highlights growing scientific concerns over the health impacts of vaping, particularly among youth and young adults. Recent […]
FDA’s Authorization of Juul Is a Big Step Backward for Preventing Youth E-Cigarette Use
FDA’s Authorization of Juul Is a Big Step Backward for Preventing Youth E-Cigarette Use Statement of Yolonda C. Richardson, President and CEO, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FDA’s decision to authorize the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, including menthol-flavored products, risks a reversal of recent progress in reducing youth e-cigarette use. Largely because […]
Tobacco Industry Accountability Is Ending — But the Harm Isn’t
Tobacco Industry Accountability Is Ending — But the Harm Isn’t After more than 17 years of legal battles and public health advocacy, the U.S. tobacco industry will soon be free from a rare form of accountability: the court-mandated requirement to publicly admit its wrongdoing. Beginning in July 2025, Big Tobacco will no longer have to […]
The Illusion of Choice: How the Tobacco Industry’s Messaging Contradicts the Truth About Nicotine Addiction
The Illusion of Choice: How the Tobacco Industry’s Messaging Contradicts the Truth About Nicotine Addiction For decades, the tobacco industry has relied on a powerful narrative to protect its interests: the idea that using tobacco is a “personal choice.” Wrapped in the language of freedom, individuality, and responsibility, this messaging has shaped public opinion and […]
What federal health agency cuts mean for tobacco control
What federal health agency cuts mean for tobacco control The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the elimination or significant reduction of staff at two essential agencies that regulate tobacco products, monitor tobacco use, and provide resources to quit. These cuts will have a profound impact on federal tobacco control efforts and […]
UCSF Champions Tobacco-Free Pharmacies at State Capitol
UCSF Champions Tobacco-Free Pharmacies at State Capitol On April 23, 2025, UCSF School of Pharmacy faculty members Robin Corelli, PharmD, and Lisa Kroon, PharmD, took a stand for public health by testifying at the California State Capitol in support of Assembly Bill 957. If passed, AB 957 would ban the sale of cigarettes and other […]
Faith and Health Unite: Celebrating No Menthol Sunday 2025 in Sacramento County
Faith and Health Unite: Celebrating No Menthol Sunday 2025 in Sacramento County On May 19, 2025, The SOL Project proudly partnered with faith-based communities across Sacramento County to observe No Menthol Sunday, an annual initiative led by The Center for Black Health & Equity. This day serves as a national call to action, highlighting the […]
