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According to the California Department of Public Health, rural Californians are more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke at home and work than urban residents are. For solutions to secondhand smoke exposure in rural communities of Northern California, check out Communities Energized for Health (CEH), a project of ETR. They create meaningful partnerships with communities most impacted to: ?? Reduce secondhand smoke exposure in multiunit housing ?? Promote smokefree healthcare centers ?? Provide free cessation resources for community members to quit on their own terms To learn more about CEH and their work, head to our website: https://hubs.la/Q03bwlct0 #PublicHealth #Healthcare #Cessation #TobaccoPrevention #Smokefree

Learn about ETR’s skills-based, K-12 curriculum, HealthSmart, at the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) 2025 Convention on March 9-12 in Nashville, TN! At exhibit booth 927, hear about our health education program that: ??Provides key concepts that develop and support healthy behaviors ??Aligns with local and state standards for custom decision-making ??Meets the needs of the community in both print and digital formats Celebrate the convention theme of “People, Potential, and Possibilities,” by connecting with our experts to discuss how we can help school leaders implement this transformational student curriculum. Interested in trying out HealthSmart? Check out a FREE 30-day preview of the program: https://hubs.la/Q039ZZNp0 We hope to see you at the convention! #PublicHealth #K6 #Education #HealthEducation #K12 #Health #PhysicalEducation #Teacher #PhysEd #Educator

The Tribal Community Coordinating Center (TCCC), a project of ETR, is thrilled to host Tribal Youth Quest (TYQ) later this week! Haven’t heard of TYQ? At the event, Native youth have the opportunity to learn how to make a difference in their communities as it relates to commercial tobacco use. The event is designed to equip young people to engage with community leaders, explore Tribal priorities, and provide a space for connection all while focusing on the unique experiences and traditions within Indigenous communities related to tobacco. As these passionate youth learn about the power of policy, and the importance of health advocacy, they can be inspired to become the next generation of leaders who will shape a future of healthier lifestyles and impactful change for their Tribes. We can’t wait to share updates with you as the event nears! You can learn more about TCCC and sign up to join their monthly newsletter here: https://hubs.la/Q039RRnT0 #YQ25 #TYQ25 #NativeHealth #StopBigTobacco #NativeYouth #TobaccoPrevention

Are you prepared for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week? If not, ETR has got you covered with our variety of educational materials! Check out the topic areas in our store: ?? Alcohol – These materials deliver a clear message— while many people use alcohol safely, it causes serious harm when abused. ?? Tobacco – These materials feature the latest updates on tobacco-related disease, the prevalence of smoking and other tobacco use, and the risk factors related to its use. ?? Drugs – These materials help educators explain immediate and long-term drug effects, as well as how drug misuse can damage the body and lead to addiction. Many pamphlets are available as FREE downloadable samples and are offered in multiple languages alongside our other educational materials. Get prepared by shopping in our store: https://hubs.la/Q0396fHy0 #Health #PublicHealth #Healthcare #K12 #NDAFW #SubstanceUse #Prevention

Register for our next FREE webinar with PATCH (Providers And Teens Communicating for Health)! Join us on April 3, 2025, at 10:30 am PT/1:30 pm ET for “Building Youth-Adult Partnerships to Advance Adolescent Health.” During this 30-minute conversation, you'll hear three tips in 30 minutes from Erica Koepsel, Director of Youth Engagement at PATCH and a Teen Educator and Special Projects Youth Partner from their organization. These tips come from their youth engagement model, which focuses on bringing youth-voice into important adolescent health conversations needed for youth to become healthy, connected, and thriving adults. If you’re a public health professional or provider who engages young people in your work, this is a talk you won’t want to miss! Register for this FREE webinar here: https://hubs.la/Q0394zzV0 #Health #PublicHealth #Healthcare #Youth #YouthEngagement #AdolescentHealth #Partnership

Vignetta Charles’s commitment to wellness is just one of the things that makes her an exceptional leader. We love hearing her share valuable insights in this latest “Leaders Go First” piece from Mind Share Partners.

"You don't have to sacrifice wellness for hard work. You can work hard and be well." — Dr. Vignetta Charles, CEO of ETR Dr. Charles shares her personal journey as a part of our Leaders Go First campaign. Dr. Charles highlights what she has learned—an unlearned—about mental health and how it relates to her professional success. She discusses going from "workaholic" to embracing a sabbatical from work—building and leaning on a support system and tools along the way. Listen to her full story below and discover more stories here: https://lnkd.in/gMz6kA77

Have you gotten youth involved for American Heart Health Month? It’s never too early to encourage heart health and starting with young people is the best for lifelong healthy habits. To kick off some physical activity in the classroom, check out B3: Brain, Body, Behavior! It’s a low-cost, multimedia curriculum for educators that helps young people: ?? Spark their brains ?? Build their bodies ?? Improve their behavior to increase academic performance Not sure if you’re a #B3liever? View our FREE downloadable activity to check it out: https://lnkd.in/eUgNZGss #PE #Fitness #PhysEd #Education #PublicHealth #K6 #HealthEducation #AmericanHeartHealthMonth #Youth

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month comes to a close this week. It’s essential to identify and support those who may be experiencing dating violence and connect them to the resources they need. To learn how to effectively address this sensitive topic with patients in a clinical setting, read our latest article on Physician's Weekly by Lauren Ranalli, MPH (she/hers), Director of Communications and Public Affairs at ETR. In “Physician Tips for Talking With Patients About Dating Violence,” readers will get seven tips on how to support those beyond this awareness. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gVTH8JSx ?? #PublicHealth #Healthcare #Health #TDVAM #TeenDatingViolenceAwarenessMonth?

Will you be at the New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) Convention on February 24-25? If so, meet with our HealthSmart experts on the exhibit floor! HealthSmart is ETR’s skills-based, K-12 curriculum that’s customizable to align with local and state standards while providing key concepts that develop and support healthy behaviors. Connect with our team at the convention to hear how we can help school leaders implement this transformational student curriculum. Get a sneak peek with a FREE 30-day preview of the program: https://hubs.la/Q037nsyT0 We hope to see you there! #PublicHealth #K6 #Education #HealthEducation #K12 #Health #NJAHPERD #PhysicalEducation #Teacher #PhysEd