It’s #NursesWeek and we ❤️ our nurses!!!

#tobacco #menthol

Menthol use is ⬆️ ing & harder to quit

44% of 12-17 y.o. who smoke use menthols

For industry “Be­cause men­thol smok­ers skew younger than av­er­age, they rep­re­sent a longer po­ten­tial life­time of smok­ing.”

...and more sick people.

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Thanks to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for starting the tradition and to National CSP for continuing the opportunity. Exceptional faculty and mentorship. #evidence #equity #populationhealth #healthcarequality ...and the list goes on...

This program is a gem!

A reminder that when we ask a diversity of people with lived experience for solutions, the ideas flow.
Thx Jessica Lipscomb
#springbreak2021 #springbreakmiami #COVID19
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California provides details on #VaccinationCovid19 . So far, most advantaged communities received 32% of doses, while least advantaged received <18%. Gavin Newsom responds - 40% of remaining doses will go to those in lowest quartile. #equity

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Dr. Michelle Albert is an exceptional choice as American Heart Association's President-elect! Looking forward to her inspired leadership.

American Heart Association nancyatheart Brigham and Women's Hospital Columbia Medicine UCSF School of Medicine #equity

You tell ‘em Dolly!

CA's reporting of #COVID19 cases & deaths by #race & #ethnicity shows the continued importance of effective and targeted interventions to address #inequities . For example, in ages 18-34 Latinos=70% deaths but only 45% CA's pop.

More: bit.ly/3kBWevw

Retail sales increased for #alcohol & #tobacco early in pandemic response compared w/ same 2019 period according to analysis by Norah Terrault & others.
Attention to mental health & substance use disorder needs remains critical in our #COVID19 response.
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Thrilled to receive this award. #Cardiovascular diseases put people at risk for severe outcomes from #COVID19 . The American Heart Association's work is part of pandemic preparedness and response. #AHA20

Nov14: You can't miss this! AHAMeetings-ABC joint session 'Structural Racism as a Public Health Crisis' w/ Don Lloyd-Jones Mitchell Elkind Dr. Michelle Albert David Williams Lisa A. Cooper, MD Keith Churchwell, MD Paula Johnson Dr. Ted Love @drsoniaangell & Hannah Valantine
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I’m deeply honored to be elected and excited to serve as a member of the ⁦National Academy of Medicine⁩ ! The National Academy of Medicine addresses some of our most critical challenges today, leading with #science and inspiring collaboration. nam.edu/national-acade…

We will keep moving forward. In her honor, for her, because of her. RIP #RBG #Fearlessgirl

CA bans sale of #flavored #tobacco & #ecigs , effective Jan 1, despite last minute attempt by big tobacco to thwart with ad blitz claiming that it discriminates against communities of color because it includes #menthol flavor. ICYM the backstory latimes.com/california/sto…

California bans sales of #flavored #tobacco and #ecigs , effective Jan 1. #SB793
Thank you ⁦California Governor⁩ Newsom and lawmakers for protecting our kids! sfchronicle.com/politics/artic…

Sharing news...I’m stepping down as California Department of Public Health Director & State #PublicHealth Officer. What an honor to have served #California & Gavin Newsom through this #COVID19 #pandemic , where #science & #equity guide decisions. #CA flattened the curve before, and will do it again!