Fall South Central Alliance Newsletter

South Central Alliance for Tobacco Prevention

Breathe Healthy, Live Happy

Fall Newsletter

Mark your calendars for our upcoming meeting on Thursday November 14th! We will be walking through a workshop to build out activities for addressing tobacco in our area and all voices are needed!

See below for the agenda and meeting information.

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ALLIANCE?

Welcome! We'd love to get to know you better! Please take a few minutes to complete our Alliance Membership Survey so we can learn more about you and your interests.

Want to get to know us better?

Send Alysha Basel an email at abasel@co.juneau.wi.us, or reply to this

email, so we can set up a time to talk!

Agenda

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JOIN US AT OUR NEXT ALLIANCE MEETING!

Please join South Central Alliance for Tobacco Prevention for our quarterly meeting on Thursday, November 14th from 12:30-2 pm. The meeting will be virtual! We will be building consensus around future activities so please plan to attend! .

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83966337816

If you would like a calendar invite to this and future meetings, please contact Alysha Basel abasel@co.juneau.wi.us

Submit an Event

Know of an event that SCA should be a part of? Use the form below!

SCA Event Form

Expand Your Knowledge

Updated Educational Packet

The Partnership for a Tobacco Free Wisconsin released their updated educational packet which highlights the current state of commercial tobacco in Wisconsin. Major takeaways from the packet include:

Commercial tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in Wisconsin
E-cigarette use among youth and young adults is a public health crisis.
The indoor smoke-free air law does not currently include all forms of smoking such as e-cigarettes and cannabis.
The Tobacco Industry uses menthol, candy, and fruity flavors to appeal to Wisconsinites from all walks of life and get them addicted to nicotine.

Educational Packet

Check Out the Educational Packet for more information!

Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are becoming increasingly popular among youth, but what do we know about them?

Many nicotine pouches are made by major tobacco companies. They are available in a variety of flavors and are often marketed in similar ways as other tobacco products.

These products contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive chemical found naturally on the tobacco plant but can also be made in a lab.

Learn more about Nicotine pouches and their health impact through the link below!

CDC: Nicotine Pouches

Upcoming Events

Young people are increasingly encountering vaping and nicotine products that are designed to hook the next generation, potentially leading to a lifetime of nicotine addiction.

The UNFILTERED: Youth Voices Impacted by Nicotine project aims to unite youth from across the state with our allies and partners throughout the 2024-25 school year to build the skills and empower young people to drive positive change in their communities.

This November, local coordinators, schools, and youth organizations are working together throughout Wisconsin to collect stories on impact cards. These cards are anonymous and will be compiled to share the unfiltered impact nicotine products have on our young Wisconsinites. Additionally, resources will be available to offer support to young people in overcoming nicotine addiction.

Schools and youth organizations can access digital copies of the impact cards and example lesson plan on the Resource tab of the FACT website.

Check Out the Materials

HEALTH EQUITY CORNER

Great American Smoke Out

The Great American Smokeout (GASO) in 2024 will be on Thursday, November 21. The American Cancer Society hosts this annual event to encourage people to quit smoking or support a loved one who is trying to quit:

When

The Great American Smokeout is held on the third Thursday of November each year.

What

The event encourages people to quit tobacco use or make a plan to quit. It also promotes the benefits of a tobacco-free life.

Why

Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Quitting tobacco can improve your health immediately and over the long term.

How to quit

Getting help through counseling and medications can double or triple your chances of quitting successfully. Call the Wisconsin Quitline today!

American Cancer Society

Trauma Informed Care

Proven Benefits of Gratitude

During this time of year, many people are thinking about what they are most thankful for. Having gratitude year round is a simple way to improve your quality of life. It can improve relationships, improve physical health, improve psychological health, enhance empathy, reduce depression, and so much more. We challenge you to find something to be grateful for every day. Use the resources below to help!

7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude

Keeping a Gratitude Journal

In Other Tobacco News

CDC releases Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Youth Tobacco Use

Use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe, and nearly all tobacco product use begins during adolescence. CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) analyzed data from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey to determine tobacco product use among U.S. middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12) students.

While tobacco use has declined, e-cigarettes remained the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youths; nicotine pouches were the second most common.

Read the article here

My Menthol Story

"My Menthol Story" is a series that shines light on the many ways menthol tobacco has impacted our communities. Hear from former and current smokers of menthol cigarettes in Wisconsin as they share their own journey with menthol and how it has impacted their life.

This campaign was developed by Jump at the Sun Consultants, LLC in partnership with Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.

My Menthol Story

Our Mission: We empower communities to build healthier environments to prevent commercial tobacco use and exposure while promoting effective, accessible cessation.