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Tobacco Free Coalition Celebrates Quitline’s 15th Anniversary
The Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition is celebrating the Indiana Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) 15th anniversary and its work to help Kosciusko County residents overcome their tobacco addiction and live healthier lives.
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Anti-Tobacco Spokesperson Heidi Blake Honored For Efforts
Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition Program Director Heidi Blake has been chosen as an American Lung Association Lung Force Hero.
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Dear Editor, Even though the Great American Smokeout was last week, it’s never too late to embrace a new outlook. Here’s a fresh approach: “You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one.” Quitting smoking is not easy. It takes time and a plan. … Read More
Tobacco Free Coalition Hosting Conversation On Tobacco, Vaping
The Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition is hosting a community conversation, Unmasking Tobacco and Vaping: What Every Adult Needs to Know About Marketing, Flavors, Addiction and Our Youth, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Smoking And COVID-19
Dear Editor: Tobacco smokers can be more susceptible to COVID-19, are more likely to be hospitalized and intubated, and are twice as likely to die on a ventilator. Tobacco smoke travels through spaces of buildings, in bars and membership clubs, and in outdoor spaces such as parking lots … Read More
Community-Wide Waste Tobacco Filters Event is March 14 In Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Voice Core Leadership Team, Kosciusko County Voice Action Squad, and Wawasee High School Key Club students will conduct a community-wide waste tobacco filters event this weekend. They will be working on behalf of the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition. The coalition’s goal is … Read More
Bowen Center Inpatient Unit Recognized Tobacco Quitline Referrals
WARSAW — The Bowen Center inpatient unit was recognized as the top referrer to the Indiana Tobacco Quitline in Kosciusko County for 2019. The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is a free phone-based counseling service that helps Hoosier smokers and tobacco users who would like to quit. The Indiana Tobacco … Read More
Syracuse Town Council Hears About Tobacco Free Ordinance
Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock … Read More
Syracuse Town Council Holds First Budget Hearing
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved … Read More
Fair Board Pledges to Further Enforce Smoking Ban At Upcoming Fair
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Fairgrounds is officially smoke-free, but officials hope to enforce the policy more so during the upcoming annual 4-H Fair. Heidi Blake, director of the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition, attended Monday’s meeting of the county fair board and sought to see if there was … Read More
Kosciusko 4-H To Offer New Youth Marketing Experience
WARSAW — Kosciusko County 4-H, in collaboration with the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition, will be hosting Campaign for Positivity program for youth grades 7-12 in September. Beginning Sept. 20, youth will learn about how they are consumers of marketing, the definition of point of sale marketing and … Read More
Baby And Me Tobacco Cessation Program Receives K21 Grant
KOSCIUSKO — Although research has proven that smoking is harmful to a baby’s health, both before and after birth, in Kosciusko County 14.3 percent of pregnant women continue to smoke during their pregnancies. Studies have shown smoking increases the risk of preterm delivery, stillbirth, low birth weight, and … Read More
Tobacco Coalition Names New Director
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition has a new director. Heidi Blake has been named the new director effective April 2 to replace Dan Gray, who has announced his retirement from the organization. Gray began his tenure in the position in 2011. Blake joined the coalition Jan. … Read More
Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition Has Grant Renewed
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County’s two-year grant from Indiana State Health Department, Tobacco, Prevention and Cessation Commission was renewed for another two years (2017-2019). Dan Gray, director of the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition, expresses gratitude for the support that comes from the County. Without everyone working together, we … Read More
Touch-A-Truck Event At Syracuse Community Center Saturday
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Touch-A-Truck from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This hands-on event will provide kids with the opportunity to see, touch and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles as well as interact with community support leaders who operate them.
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