World No Tobacco Day occurs every year on May 31, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. According to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, a staggering 601,400 adults in Arkansas use tobacco. Despite the fact that tobacco use is … Read More »
Two Laws Protecting Arkansas Kids Against Dangers of E-cigarettes Recently Passed During the 89th General Assembly Act 1451 of 2013 prohibits providing minors with electronic oral devices such as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes or any related products. These products cannot be sold to minors in stores, through self-service displays, or vending … Read More »
Springdale Har-Ber High School Wins Tenth Annual The Big Pitch Film Festival Advanced Division LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 29, 2013) – Springdale Har-Ber High School has been selected as the advanced division winner of the tenth annual The Big Pitch Film Festival. SOS received 108 entries for the contest – … Read More »
Title of Event: Kids Day at the Park Date of Event: May 15, 2013 | 11 a.m. Location of Event: Dickey Stephens Ball Park, Little Rock Contact Information: Ashley Jones 501-280-4689 Ashley.R.Jones@arkansas.gov Description of Event: Arkansas youth attend an Arkansas Travelers baseball game and receive anti-tobacco messaging. —————————————————————————————- Title of … Read More »
Kick Butts for Earth Day SOS Encourages Quitting Tobacco, Reducing Litter Stamp Out Smoking (SOS) encourages Arkansans to reduce pollution this Earth Day by increasing awareness of the large amount of litter caused by improperly discarded cigarette butts. Celebrated in more than 175 countries, Earth Day is commemorated every year … Read More »
Storytelling is Focus of Education Campaign’s Efforts to Help Arkansas Residents Quit Smoking The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is airing a second series of ads that tell the stories of individuals who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases. The newest ads in the “Tips … Read More »
SOS Celebrates Arkansas Department of Health’s 100th Anniversary Stamp Out Smoking joins the Arkansas Department of Health in celebrating 100 years of service and advancements in public health. February 25, 2013 marked ADH’s 100th anniversary. In addition to sharing a common goal with SOS—to promote the prevention and cessation of … Read More »
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 28, 2013) – Today Stamp Out Smoking announced the kickoff of its tenth annual The Big Pitch Film Festival. The contest invites students to film, star in and produce their own tobacco-free themed TV commercials. All middle, junior and high school students in Arkansas are eligible … Read More »
Smokeless tobacco use remains a serious problem in Arkansas, especially among the male population. Communities statewide continue to fight its use, and in partnership, the Stamp Out Smoking program is encouraging all Arkansans to participate in the Great American Spit Out on February 21. The Great American Spit Out occurs … Read More »
Title of Event: The Big Pitch Film Festival Date of Event: January 28 – March 8, 2013 Location of Event: Statewide Contact Information: Allison Lafargue 501-975-7253 allison.lafargue@cjrw.com Description of Event: A contest for middle, junior and high school students to create a tobacco prevention message through 27-second commercials. The winning … Read More »
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