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How Sports Teams Can Champion Tobacco Control: A Winning Strategy for Health and Community Impact

Involving sports teams in tobacco control policies, like Minnesota’s proposed flavor ban, can have a powerful impact by leveraging their broad reach and community influence. With a vast fan base and respected athletes, teams can effectively amplify health messages, reaching diverse audiences and inspiring young fans who see athletes as role models. Aligning with public health efforts allows teams to promote healthy living, showcase their commitment to community welfare, and

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Smoking and Death

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, claiming countless lives every year. It’s a heartbreaking reality, but it’s also a call to action. By quitting smoking, you’re not just adding years to your life—you’re reclaiming your health, your freedom, and your future. Every cigarette you choose not to smoke is a step toward a healthier, stronger you. And by encouraging others to quit as

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TOBACCO CONTROL BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Raising Awareness of ending the sale of all menthol and flavored commercial tobacco products in MN

STRATEGY INTRO: Support a Media Campaign to educate BIPOC communities about the proposed statewide tobacco flavor ban, and work with area sports teams to find out what people/youth know and feel about flavored tobacco products. Focus groups and media message testing will be done to determine what the community needs to know and what messages related to flavor bans would appeal to which cultural groups. We will focus on young

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BLOG DISCUSSION #1 – Complete Street Model will be included in the former Sears’ Site design, so neighbors can go to their everyday destinations through all modes.

STRATEGY INTRO: Increase policies, plans and community design changes through China Garden, Minneapolis Open Streets and St. Paul Sears Redevelopment to better connect residents to everyday destination to live/work/play, and provide safe, culturally based places for increasing physical activities. Asian Media Access has taken the lead to plan for the former Sears’ Site, we envision streets are designed for all people, with a network of safe and slow speed streets

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