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MOVING FORWARD
IN TOBACCO PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
By Chavvah McCoy
KABF 88.3 FM and the Center for Healing Hearts & Spirits have
collaborated on a number of tobacco prevention and education projects.
This year has already been a success in helping the Central Arkansas
area to become active in tobacco control. Tobacco prevention efforts
in Faulkner and Saline counties have blossomed as a result of the
working partnership between the Center for Healing Hearts &
Spirits and KABF 88.3 FM.
In Faulkner County, the two organizations created a tobacco prevention
display, which can be seen at the Faulkner County Library in Conway.
Library patrons can view information on the effects of smoking and
secondhand smoke, while learning of resources to quit tobacco. KABF
88.3 FM and the Center for Healing Hearts & Spirits also work
in Faulkner County to reduce youth access to tobacco by monitoring
retailers to ensure compliance with Arkansas laws and giving additional
suggestions on ways to keep tobacco products away from our youth.
In February 2006, both organizations were excited to find that one
gas station they previously contacted decided to reduce tobacco
advertisements.
Saline County is also moving forward in tobacco prevention and education
efforts. Through the help of Pam Hutchins of the Dawson Education
Co-Op, KABF 88.3 FM and the Center for Healing Hearts & Spirits
created a partnership with Harmony Grove Middle School in Haskell.
Through this partnership, the students are encouraged to get involved
in tobacco control through “For Me & My House” Smoke-Free
Homes Campaign and other programs. Harmony Grove 5th graders also
have the opportunity to create and record tobacco prevention public
service announcements for broadcast on KABF 88.3 FM.
Both organizations are continuing to work in central Arkansas to
create healthier communities through tobacco prevention and education.
For more information on our programs, contact the Center for Healing
Hearts & Spirits at 501-372-3800 and KABF 88.3 FM at 501-372-6119.
Upcoming Activities—
April 3, 2006
Faulkner County Tobacco Control Training
April 5, 2006
Saline County KICK Butts Day Press Conference
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