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Upcoming Observance Resources

Smoke-Free Air 15th Anniversary

The 15th anniversary of Wisconsin’s Smoke Free Air Law is coming up on July 5. Use these resources to assist with local efforts to recognize this milestone and share the impacts of SFA protections for Wisconsinites. We will continue to add resources to this folder leading up to the anniversary and beyond. In July, we will share additional resources and launch efforts to strengthen local policies to include best practice language. Here is a brief overview of the new and upcoming SFA-focused materials.

Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month — a time to raise awareness about men's health issues and encourage men to take proactive steps toward their well-being. This observance aims to address the health disparities that men face and promotes preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and early detection of conditions. 

Here are some resources about the disparities in men’s use of commercial tobacco and the harms they face:

• Overview of male tobacco use in Wisconsin + resource links
• Letter to the editor template
• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: State-specific data | Father's Day Fact Sheet

Pride Month 

Sometimes specified as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June is dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ pride, commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture and community. 

• Learn more about commercial tobacco use in Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community
• View additional resources from
• FACT: Fact sheet | LTE template for youth
• Truth Initiative
• National LGBT Cancer Network
• Check out the lineup of Pride events in Wisconsin for 2025. Consider attending an upcoming event in your area and/or adding outreach events to your strategic partnership plans for 2026.
• Milwaukee Pride Fest: June 5-7, 2025 (Milwaukee)
• Ride with Pride: June 7, 2025 (Milwaukee)
• Family Pride Fest: June 7, 2025 (Wausau)
• Pride at Night: June 7, 2025 (Rothschild)
• Pride Parade: June 8, 2025 (Milwaukee)
• Point Pride: June 13-14, 2025 (Stevens Point)  
• Pride in the Park: June 14, 2025 (Eau Claire)
• Pride Market: June 13-15, 2025 (Madison)
• Central Wisconsin Pride: June 19-22, 2025 (Aniwa)
• Fox Valley Pride: June 21, 2025 (Appleton)
• Pride Fest: June 21, 2025 (Hudson) 
• Pride Picnic: June 22, 2025 (Fond du Lac)
• Pride Festival: June 28, 2025 (Sturgeon Bay)
• Pride Picnic: June 28, 2025 (Sheboygan) 
• Pride Fest: June 28, 2025 (Sun Prairie) 

State-specific Data

Wisconsin Tobacco Facts: Mental Health Report

Karen Palmersheim recently presented a new report looking at the intersection of tobacco and mental health. The report is now available on the UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Population Health website.

Media Campaign Roundup

• The remaining paid media campaign flights wrapped up at the end of May and a new youth prevention campaign is anticipated to launch in Fall 2025. Please feel free to continue using these media campaign assets in your earned media efforts. The linked folder includes print and digital content for the Quit Line, Tobacco 21, Tobacco is Changing and Live Vape Free campaigns.
• The Tobacco is Changing “Know the Products” fact sheet for parents and other caregivers has been updated to include imagery of the latest commercial tobacco products. The revised publication is available for download in English and Spanish.
• As a reminder, the national CDC Tips From Former Smokers Campaign is still in media markets and free materials to support this campaign are available online.

Place Your (Printed Materials) Orders

CDC Publications Warehouse to Close in September 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the upcoming closure of the CDC Publications Warehouse in September 2025. All CDC partners and grantees are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to order printed publications that can aid in health promotion efforts. Materials cover a wide range of topics, including disease prevention, health education, and community health initiatives. There is no cost to order. Visit the CDC Publications Warehouse website at CDC Publications On Demand to browse the catalog and place your orders before August 15.

Upcoming Events & Office Hours

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 9-10am

UWPHI Spotlights: Juneau County Public Health

Register today

Tara Ennis, Public Health Supervisor of Community Health, will discuss how the Juneau County Health Department uses the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps data to inform community health assessments and improvement plans, and potential impacts of losing access to this data. The Spotlight Series provides a space for public health departments to share experiences, lessons learned, and barriers encountered while implementing programs or policies.

Friday, June 13, 2025 | 10-11am

Policy Office Hours

A space to discuss policy, provide support, ask questions, and cover specific topics requested. These calls are optional and are held the 2nd Friday of the month. If you need the calendar invitation or have questions before then, please reach out to Kayleigh Day. 

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 10-11am

Vape Disposal CoP  

Held quarterly, this is a space for those working in vape disposal to share their experiences, promising practices and learn from others. If you did not receive a calendar invitation or have questions, please reach out to Nancy Michaud.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 1:30-4pm

UWPHI Immersions: Using a New Model to Explore Health and Equity in Your Community

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This training will explore the new University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute Model of Health. Participants will learn how to navigate County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tools and resources and practice applying the model to understand how upstream approaches can create lasting change. CTPTP Website and Resource Coordinator Ashley Voss will also facilitate a public health communications skill-builder that walks through different approaches to sharing data with internal and external partners.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 10-11am

FACT Networking Call

Quarterly calls for grantees to share local successes, challenges, brainstorms and discussions and FACT staff to share updates and resources. If you did not receive a calendar invitation or have questions before then, please reach out to Zoe Hurdle.