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Recent Press Releases

  • February 09, 2012 - Black History Month: A Time to Make A Difference
  • January 20, 2012 - Dual Users of Both Cigarettes and Cigars Are More Likely to be Young, African-American, and Male
  • January 06, 2012 - Encuesta Nacional: Uno de Diez Fumadores Informó Haber Ocultado Su Tabaquismo a Los Proveedores de Atención Médica
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  • Movies and Messages of Social Change

    Oct 06, 2011 | NY Times

    "Eric Asche, Senior Vice President for Marketing at the American Legacy Foundation, which produces the antismoking "Truth" campaign aimed at teenagers, said "Entertainment is a key component of how we go to market" because he considers the foundation "as a brand" rather than an organization. As a result, American Legacy has teamed up with channels like MTV and ESPN for campaigns that spoof shows like "The Real World" and "Bassmaster."

  • Celebs and Smoking: Who Quit and Who’s Still Trying?

    Aug 15, 2011 | iVillage

    Like regular cigarettes, herbal cigarettes have been found to deliver carcinogens to smokers," says Cheryl Healton, DrPH, president and CEO of Legacy. "There is some concern that actors who had previously quit smoking and who now use these herbal cigarettes on set are in fact at risk of relapsing to regular cigarettes.

  • Vans Warped Tour comes to the Idaho Center

    Aug 12, 2011 | KTVB

    It’s not just musicians on tour, the truth campaign is also on the road.

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Cheryl G. Healton, DrPH

President & Chief Executive Officer
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Donna Vallone

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David Abrams

Executive Director, Schroeder Institute

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  • Lung Cancer Awareness Month
    November 01, 2011
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    November 01, 2011
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