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Altria’s recent gift to UK follows long history of corporate white-washing of tobacco
Posted 7/20/26 In 1996, the Cigarette Papers was published, revealing how Kentucky’s Tobacco and Health Research Institute at the University of Kentucky presented itself as an independent arm of a publicly funded university, but in fact it was run by tobacco manufacturers and their highly paid lawyers. Although the purported goals of the institute were to conduct […] This item is available in full to subscribers.
Altria’s recent gift to UK follows long history of corporate white-washing of tobacco Original
In 1996, the Cigarette Papers was published, revealing how Kentucky’s Tobacco and Health Research Institute at the University of Kentucky presented itself as an independent arm of a publicly funded university, but in fact it was run by tobacco manufacturers and their highly paid lawyers.
Kentuckians will pay with their health if lawmakers force cigar bars on smoke-free communities
More Kentuckians would hear lung cancer diagnoses from their physicians if the legislature weakens local smoke-free ordinances by imposing an exemption for cigar bars. (Getty Images) House Bill 211 would threaten Kentuckians health by requiring local smoke-free ordinances to allow smoking in cigar bars. HB 211 could undo the dramatic public health protections afforded by the 44 strong smoke-free ordinances in Kentucky. Smoke-free hospitality venues are popular.
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How a Streamlined Candidate Workflow Helps Companies Adapt
Want help with your hiring? It's easy. Enter your information below, and we'll quickly reach out to discuss your hiring needs. The last 20+ months have forever changed how people view and approach work. When asked about priorities when considering a future career move, 88% of those surveyed will look for complete flexibility in hours and location, Harvard Business Review revealed recently.
How taking action to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars saves lives: Opinion
The news of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to ban mentholated cigarettes and flavored cigars will save lives. Every two and a half minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with lung cancer. Every day in the U.S., 400 lives are lost to lung cancer. If the FDA’s proposal is approved, researchers expect a 15% decline in tobacco smoking. Over the next 40 years, that decline in smokers could result in saving up to 654,000 lives.
When Outsourcing Leads to Agility and Innovation, You’re Doing It Right
COVID-19 resulted in over 20.5 million jobs lost in the U.S. alone. As the economy recovers, workforce participation is at an all-time low, falling to 61.2% in March 2021, the lowest it's been since 1976. Unemployed, laid off and furloughed workers that do return to the workforce do so with a fundamental shift in the mindset, impacting how and where work gets done. For starters, the pandemic taught us that being physically co-located is not always required for success.
Readiness for Tobacco-Free Policy in a Statewide University System
Abstract Background. Almost 2,000 campuses have adopted tobacco-free (TF) policies across the United States. However, there is not a systematic process to help campuses implement successful policies. Readiness assessments can help provide assistance as campuses work to implement successful policies. Purpose. We assessed readiness for TF policies among campuses of a statewide university system and determined factors associated with readiness. Participants.
Readiness for Tobacco-Free Policy in a Statewide University System - Melinda J. Ickes, Amanda T. Wiggins, Mary Kay Rayens, Ellen J. Hahn, 2020
Abstract Background. Almost 2,000 campuses have adopted tobacco-free (TF) policies across the United States. However, there is not a systematic process to help campuses implement successful policies. Readiness assessments can help provide assistance as campuses work to implement successful policies. Purpose. We assessed readiness for TF policies among campuses of a statewide university system and determined factors associated with readiness. Participants.
One good way to fight coronavirus is to stop smoking or vaping
The novel coronavirus attacks our airways, making it difficult to breathe. It is particularly important to take special care of our lungs during the pandemic and beyond. Caring for our lungs can help us better avoid and fight this infection. Most Kentuckians have heeded the pleas by our Governor to practice social distancing, wash our hands, disinfect surfaces, and ‘stay healthy at home.’ All these activities help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Opinion: Since coronavirus attacks airways, it's important to stay 'lung healthy' at home
OPINION From the first case to empty shelves, here's a visual timeline of the pa... Floyd Central High School seniors, from left, Jordan Mazza, Amy Standiford and Emma Kerr talk recently while maintaining social distancing in the parking lot at the high school in Floyds Knobs, Ind. "We haven't had a chance to say goodbye," Mazza said. The teens meet a few times a week in the parking lot to talk.
Op-ed: Stop using tobacco products and be 'lung healthy' at home
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The novel coronavirus attacks our airways, making it difficult to breathe. It is particularly important to take special care of our lungs during the pandemic and beyond. Caring for our lungs can help us better avoid and fight this infection. Most Kentuckians have heeded the pleas by our Governor to practice social distancing, wash our hands, disinfect surfaces, and 'stay healthy at home." All these activities help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Readiness to Adopt Physical Activity Policies in Rural Communities:
The purpose was to explore community readiness to adopt physical activity (PA) policies by adapting and pilot testing an online survey (Physical Activity Readiness Survey [PARS]). PARS was adapted from the previously tested Community Readiness Survey-Short.
E-cigs pods new route to tobacco addiction
Remember the “good old days” when all cigarettes looked alike? We have seen an astonishing explosion of electronic smoking devices in many shapes and sizes. In fact, the proportion of U.S. high-school students using e-cigarettes went up 800 percent from 2011 to 2014. While there was a slight reduction in smoking, or vaping, e-cigarettes in 2016, today more youth in Kentucky and the U.S. smoke e-cigarettes than smoke traditional cigarettes.
On the popularity of the USB flash drive-shaped electronic cigarette Juul
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KY should join 24 states that ban workplace smoking
Our New Year’s resolution is for Kentucky to breathe clean air and build its economic strength by investing in the health of our loved ones and in future generations. Seventeen years ago, after the 1998 State Tobacco Settlement, Kentucky made a promise to use a portion of the settlement funds to find solutions to the public health problems caused by tobacco.
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