National Working Group for ACTTION

Dec 28, 2009
Letter from Diane Canova

Dear Partners,

I hope everyone takes some time this holiday season to reflect on the progress our nation has made in tobacco control in 2009. From national tobacco tax increases to smoking bans to the formation of the FDA tobacco regulation division, we’ve made great strides for the health of our states and communities, and we should all be proud of the part we played.

Dec 28, 2009
Indiana Leads First State ACTTION Summit

On December 1, Indiana held the first state-specific ACTTION Summit in Indianapolis. Led by Indiana Health Commissioner, Dr. Judy Monroe, and the state’s Executive Director of the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Karla Sneegas, the Indiana Cessation Summit brought together 85 state public health leaders to discuss access to tobacco cessation treatment in Indiana. Key partners in attendance included representatives from business, employer, insurer and religious groups, as well as representatives involved in state and local tobacco control coalitions and public health organizations.

Dec 28, 2009
The Call for ACTTION: One Year Later

Last year, the National Working Group for ACTTION convened a group of leaders from public and private health, business and political sectors to address the issue of access to tobacco cessation in America. Over the past year, there have been significant changes in the tobacco-related field. National and state initiatives have created a strong environment for supporters of the Call for ACTTION to raise their voices on issues related to access and coverage for tobacco cessation treatments and services. ACTTION leaders are excited about what has been accomplished since kicking off this effort just one year ago.

Dec 28, 2009
Partnership for Prevention to Provide State Grants for Implementation of ACTTION Recommendations

Earlier this year, Partnership for Prevention was awarded a grant from the Pfizer Foundation to help the organization further engage states in promoting the Call for ACTTION recommendations established in November 2008. The goal of the Call for ACTTION is to ensure that every tobacco user has access to comprehensive treatment services by the year 2020. Through this grant, Partnership will create a grant program for states that wish to replicate the National Working Group for ACTTION’s efforts and push forward the recommendations of the Call for ACTTION on a local level.

Jan 25, 2010
4th Annual Smoking Cessation Conference

BSG Conference Centre, London, UK

This UK conference will focus on identifying risks, opportunities and growth in the global smoking cessation landscape. The conference attendees will discuss current challenges, unmet medical needs, scope and future treatments in the smoking cessation market. It will provide an international perspective on the future tobacco control activities and treatment to reduce the impact of smoking globally. For more information, click here.

Jan 01, 2010
Tobacco Manufacturers Submit Ingredients to FDA

National

By January 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require tobacco manufacturers to submit information about all ingredients and additives in tobacco products. For more information, click here.