Feb 5 Health Edelen Endorses Smoking Ban In Most Kentucky Workplaces During a call with reporters Tuesday, Adam Edelen also said he would advocate for raising the tax on cigarettes to $1.72 a pack. By Lisa Gillespie Feb 5 Health Edelen Endorses Smoking Ban In Most Kentucky Workplaces Lisa Gillespie
Jan 14 Health The Vexing Vape: Officials Say Small Vaping Device Juul A Major Health Risk To Youth There was a 78 percent increase in teen vape use between 2016 and 2017. It's a compounding health risk in states like Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Jan 14 Health Officials Say Small Vaping Device Juul A Major Health Risk To Youth Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Dec 10 Health Kentucky Health Advocacy Groups To Hold Statewide Meeting On Youth E-Cig Use The half-day conference is being organized by the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow. It will take place in Louisville and remote locations will be held across Kentucky. By Lisa Gillespie Dec 10 Health Health Advocacy Groups To Hold Statewide Meeting On Youth E-Cig Use Lisa Gillespie
Nov 13 Health Latest Jefferson County Data Shows Rate Of Low-Birth Weight Babies Continues To Rise Kentucky Youth Advocates Executive Director Terry Brooks said one of the leading causes of low-birth weight is smoking while pregnant. By Lisa Gillespie Nov 13 Health County Data Show Rate Of Low-Birth Weight Babies Continues To Rise Lisa Gillespie
Aug 13 Community In Louisville Public Housing, Confusion Follows New Smoking Ban Confusion surrounding a nationwide public housing smoking ban rollout in Louisville's Dosker Manor has some residents concerned they’ll be evicted. By Lisa Gillespie Aug 13 Community In Louisville Public Housing, Confusion Follows New Smoking Ban Lisa Gillespie
Apr 5 Health FDA To Weigh Pros And Cons Of E-Cigarette Flavors Research shows many teenagers start using electronic cigarettes — or vaping — because of the variety of flavors. By Lisa Gillespie Apr 5 Health FDA To Weigh Pros And Cons Of E-Cigarette Flavors Lisa Gillespie
Mar 1 Health Health Advocates: Proposed 50 Cent Cigarette Tax Hike Isn’t Enough The Kentucky House unveiled its two-year spending plan Wednesday, which includes a 50-cent increase to the cigarette tax. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 1 Health Health Advocates: Proposed 50 Cent Cigarette Tax Hike Isn't Enough Lisa Gillespie
Jan 4 Health Fischer Supports Increased Cigarette Tax, As Poll Shows Many Kentuckians Are Also In Favor A new poll from an anti-smoking advocacy group shows more than half of Kentuckians support an increase in the cigarette tax. By Lisa Gillespie Jan 4 Health Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Supports Increased Cigarette Tax Lisa Gillespie
Jan 2 Health Study Finds Teens Who Vape, Chew Tobacco More Likely To Later Smoke Cigarettes The study findings suggest policy experts may need to focus on trying to stop teens from using products like e-cigarettes in the first place. By Lisa Gillespie Jan 2 Health Study Finds Teens Who Vape More Likely To Later Smoke Cigarettes Lisa Gillespie
Nov 6 Health Tobacco’s Toll: New Push To Stop Smoking In Country’s Sickest States Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio make up a third of what the anti-smoking group the Truth Initiative recently dubbed the “Tobacco Nation.” By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 6 Health Tobacco’s Toll: New Push To Stop Smoking In Country’s Sickest States Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 18 Health Kentucky Group Renews Push For Higher Cigarette Tax The Coalition for a Smoke-free Tomorrow estimates its proposed tobacco tax of $1.60 per pack would raise $266 million in new state revenue each year. By Lisa Gillespie Oct 18 Health Kentucky Group Renews Push For Higher Cigarette Tax Lisa Gillespie
Jul 10 Health Survey Finds Fewer Kentucky 10th Graders Using Drugs, But Rate Still Higher Than National Average Fewer Kentucky 10th graders reported using drugs in 2016 than they did the previous year, but slightly more students attempted to kill themselves. By Lisa Gillespie Jul 10 Health Survey Finds Fewer Kentucky 10th Graders Using Drugs Lisa Gillespie
Mar 19 Health Kentucky Needs Public’s Help To Tackle Lung Cancer Rates, Advocate Says The American Lung Association's Heather Wehrheim says addressing health effects of tobacco use should be a priority for the state and the public. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 19 Health Ky. Needs Public's Help To Tackle Lung Cancer Rates, Advocate Says Lisa Gillespie
Mar 16 Health Bill To Remove Barriers To Smoking Cessation Benefits Awaits Governor’s Signature The bill would prevent insurers from charging co-pays, requiring prior authorization or step therapy to gain access to smoking cessation benefits. By Lisa Gillespie Mar 16 Health Bill Would Remove Barriers To Smoking Cessation Benefits Lisa Gillespie
Oct 11 Health Are Kentucky Cigarette Prices To Blame For Smoking Rates? According to a recent report, a 10 percent increase in the price of a pack of cigarettes can result in a 2.5 to 5 percent decline in overall smoking. By Lisa Gillespie Oct 11 Health Are Kentucky Cigarette Prices To Blame For Smoking Rates? Lisa Gillespie