Tobacco & Vaping
Breaking the Link: How Reducing Neighborhood Segregation Can Lower Lung Cancer Risk in African American Communities
07.08.2025
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and in Nevada. African American communities face a higher risk, developing…
Lung cancer continues to be leading cause of cancer deaths in Nevada
10.24.2022
Despite years of progress in screening and medical advances, lung cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer death among Nevadans – and…
Preventing cancer one step at a time
01.29.2022
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and usually we’d use this space to share the little list of reminders of what you can do personally to…
Lung Cancer Collaborative kicks off with overwhelming response
12.07.2021
Nearly 80 participants logged on to the first Lug Cancer Collaborative meeting in early November, confirming the need for more teamwork and action…
Great American Smokeout encourages quitting tobacco--even for just a day
11.09.2021
The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 18. It's an annual event that creates the opportunity to begin a tobacco-free life…
UNR Student Urges Smoke Free Workplaces for All
04.21.2021
Fighting Against Historic Targeting of Minorities by Big Tobacco
Submitted by Mauricia Feaster
University of Nevada, Reno Student Intern for…
Smoking threatens the health & safety of employees & guests
01.27.2021
National advocacy organization, Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights is concerned with industry-sought tax breaks and federal funding, even as…
Nevada's Teen Vaping Campaign Strives to Keep Kids Vape-Free
12.17.2020
Educating Nevada's Teens on the Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarettes
Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition (NTPC) has put together a five-part…
Educating Nevada's Teens on the Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarettes - Tools & Guides
12.17.2020
Download materials and resources compiled from this campaign and CDC guidelines. For cessation tools, please refer to My Life My Quit, Nevada's…