This May, we invite local businesses and community members to join us in the #GreenLightProjectNE, a powerful initiative we're proud to support for the third consecutive year. In partnership with the Mental Health Association of Nebraska and the Lancaster County...
One in five Americans will experience a mental health condition this year, and nearly half will struggle with a diagnosable condition in their lifetime. That's why it's critical to prioritize mental health, destigmatize seeking support, and promote available...
Our coalition has been hard at work gathering community input through surveys and stakeholder meetings to shape our updated workplan and secure continued funding through the Nebraska state legislature. Despite recent federal and state funding cuts to tobacco...
Youth vaping has become a public health concern across the nation, but in Lancaster County, Nebraska, we're taking proactive steps to protect students. In partnership with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, we're implementing innovative tobacco prevention...
What happens when local public health ideas get a national spotlight?This summer, we found out. Our Tobacco Free Lancaster County (TFLC) team packed up our best strategies, success stories, and lessons learned — and headed to Chicago for the National Conference on...
This May, Tobacco Free Lancaster County is once again teaming up with the Mental Health Association of Nebraska and the Lancaster County Prevention Coalition (Talk Heart 2 Heart) for the third year of the #GreenLightProjectNE—our local effort to light up our community...
It is the start of a new year, many people are setting or have set their goals and resolutions. For some, becoming tobacco and nicotine-free is at the top of the list. Tobacco Free Lancaster County recognizes the importance of starting the new year with a commitment...
Awareness about e-cigarettes and their impact on physical and mental health is increasing. However, many people are unaware of the environmental harm e-cigarettes cause and how to manage e-cigarette waste properly. According to a Centers for Disease Control and...
This May, TFLC is once again teaming up with the Mental Health Association of Nebraska and the Lancaster County Prevention Coalition for the #GreenLightProjectNE - to light up our community in vibrant green to bring mental health awareness to the forefront once again!...
How You Can Support the Great American Smokeout (GASO) Locally Calling all local businesses and organizations! It's time to gear up for the Great American Smokeout (GASO) on November 16! Research shows that over 70% of people who use tobacco genuinely want to quit....
Hello, I am a high school student who used to vape. My goal here is to tell you some ways to tell if your child is vaping, how to get them to stop, and ways to encourage them to do so. Let's start with some of the signs your kid may be vaping. These are all things I...
As we approach the month of May, we would like to take a moment to talk about the importance of mental health awareness. Mental health is a critical aspect of our well-being, but it is often ignored or stigmatized. It's time to change that, and we invite you to join...
We have known for years that tobacco use causes lung cancer, but did you know that smoking can cause cancer in almost any part of your body due to the damaging effects at a cellular level? One of the best ways to reduce tobacco use and exposure is by having...
Tobacco Free Lancaster County is empowering local youth with World No Tobacco Day on June 1. World No Tobacco Day, founded by the World Health Organization (WHO), celebrates bringing attention and awareness to the dangers of tobacco use, business practices of tobacco...
In this issue we discuss the tobacco’s industry’s impact on the #LGBTQIA+ community and what you can do to help.
