H.E.A.T. Observer
By Modoc County Tobacco
H.E.A.T. ObserverMar 10, 2021
Nicotine Addiction Can Happen Faster Than You Think
Nicotine addiction can happen faster than you think especially is you are a teen vaping.
Kickitca.org
Flavored Tobacco Products Ban Referendum
Bill and Mikele discuss what a NO vote and a YES vote mean on California Proposition 31
What is in your vaping device?
Bill Hall and Mikele Picotte discuss the in's and out's of Vaping Devices and what is actually in them.
https://www.kickitca.org/quit-vaping
Back to School...........
Mikele talks with Kristen Budmark, Assistant Principal at Modoc High School about Tobacco and Vaping issues. This is a follow-up interview 1 year later.
kickitca.org
The NEW and Improved Kick It California
Kick It California formerly known as the California Smokers Helpline is NEW and Improved!
kickitca.org
1-800-300-8086
Spotlight Interview
Today we get to know one of our HEAT Coalition members, Heather Hadwick a little better. Heather talk with Mikele about when and why she became a member as well as her goals in the coalition.
What to look forward to in the New Year
Bill and Mikele discuss our new workplan and what to expect in the next 4 years.
Vaping and Covid 19 in Youth
Bill and Mikele discuss the collation between Covid19 and youth vaping.
https://healthmatters.nyp.org/vaping-and-covid-19-can-vaping-increase-complications/
https://kickitca.org/
2022-2025 Work Plan
Today I talk to Bill Hall about the 2022-2025 Work Plan.
What does it take to become a HEAT Coalition Member?
What is the HEAT Coalition and how can I become a member?
For more information please contact Bill Hall at (530) 233-6311 or go to our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ModocTobaccoEd
Banning Flavored Tobacco for Good!
Mikele and Bill discuss the banning of flavored tobacco specifically menthol.
1-800-NO-BUTTS
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SB 793: California Flavored Tobacco Law
Mikele talks about the SB 793 Flavored Tobacco Law
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB793
Electonics; A wave of the future
Mikele PIcotte and Bill Hall discuss how electronic cigarettes are becoming the wave of the future.
1-800-NO-BUTTS
COVID-19 and Tobacco: What you need to know
Today we talk about COVID-19 and how smoking and vaping increases your risk of sever infection.
Modoc County Public Health- (530) 233-6311
1-800-NO-BUTTS
Smoking in the boys room
Today we talk with Kristen Budmark, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Modoc High School about school policy on the use of tobacco.
1-800-NO-BUTTS
http://www.gamutonline.net/district/modocjoint/displayPolicy/435764/
Vaping....A Youth Epidemic
Information about the dangers of vaping and the harmful substances in e-liquid.
1-844-NO-VAPE or 1-844-866-8273
NOVAPES.ORG
Paid Advertising......Good or Bad?
Bill gets the ins and out from Mikele about social media and advertising.
"Old School VS. Nu Skul"
1-800-NO-BUTTS
Beginning of the End Game
Bill Hall talks to the morning Rotary Club about the End Game and Smoke Free Parks.
20 FT Smoking Ban
Today we talk with Bill Hall about the 20 FT smoking ban for the City of Alturas.
Retail License
I talk with Bill Hall about the ins and outs of Tobacco Retail Licensing.
Alcohol & Tobacco Prevention Art Campaign
Art contest for all Modoc County 6th-12th graders. Show us your artwork with your Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention message.
For more info Contact Lupe Toaetolu at lupetoaetolu@co.modoc.ca.us or Mikele Picotte at mikelepicotte@co.modoc.ca.us or call (530) 233-6311.
Smoke Free Campus
Special guest Ed Johnson from Modoc Medical Center is with us today discussing the brand new smoke free campus.
1-800-NO-BUTTS
www.modocmedicalcenter.org
The Truth About Menthol Community Forum
After airing a recent podcast, we received several questions regarding menthol cigarettes. This episode answers those questions and much more.
www.NOBUTTS.org
1800-987-2908
https://tobaccofreeca.com/health-equity/what-is-menthol-tobacco/
Why is Definition Change so Important?
Today Bill is with us to discuss what definition change really means and why it is so important.
https://library.municode.com/ca/alturas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH30SM
The California Smokers Helpline Community Forum
After airing a recent podcast, we received several questions regarding the California Smokers Helpline. This episode answers those questions and much more.
www.NOBUTTS.org
1-800-987-2908
Obj. 4-1-27
Outdoor Smoke Free Dining
Mikele and Bill Discuss the City of Alturas outdoor smoke-free dining ordinance #518.
Put Some Teeth into Tobacco Use
Dental Hygienist Savannah Wilson, representing the prop 56 funded Local Oral Health Project (LOHP), is with use today discussing the effects of tobacco in regards to oral health.
Vaping and Oral Health relationship discussed.
OBJ 3-7-22
Communities of Excellent
Project Director Bill Hall explains the needs assessment process called "Communities of Excellence". OBJ: 5 & 3.2.7
Success Story
Special guest Ida talks to use about her journey quitting. Obj3.2.15
Nobody plans to fail.......they just fail to plan
The first look at your Modoc County Tobacco Policy and Education Program podcast. Obj. ALL