http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com Get the latest tobacco control news and events via Tobacco Free Arizona's feed. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com wordpress/ipJyhttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/ROyarlwNcjQ/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/adhs-job-opportunity-epidemiologist-ii-2-openings/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 23:53:05 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3785 The bureau is currently hiring for 2 epidemiologists.  Read below for an overview  of the position and Click Here for more detailed information about the position.  Apply online at www.azstatejobs.gov &#160; &#160; The Position:  Is responsible for managing, designing and conducting epidemiological studies for the Bureau.  Conducts research, statistical analysis, program evaluation, and epidemiology related [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3785&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=ROyarlwNcjQ:7nkW0wbvwfc:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/ROyarlwNcjQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/adhs-job-opportunity-epidemiologist-ii-2-openings/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/adhs-job-opportunity-epidemiologist-ii-2-openings/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/mrp5XBq9Gmc/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/campaign-seeks-arizona-teens-for-documentary-on-addictive-behaviors/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 18:41:30 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3776                          NEWS RELEASE Christina Borrego, cborrego@riester.com (602) 721-5779 Campaign Seeks Arizona Teens for Documentary on Addictive Behaviors Film will explore preoccupation with texting, social media and perils of nicotine addiction Phoenix, Ariz.—May 7, 2012—Arizona’s anti-smoking youth campaign, Venomocity Brought to You by Addiction announces a search for Arizona teens to participate in Addicteen, a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3776&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=mrp5XBq9Gmc:RWXMheHqJps:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/mrp5XBq9Gmc" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/campaign-seeks-arizona-teens-for-documentary-on-addictive-behaviors/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/campaign-seeks-arizona-teens-for-documentary-on-addictive-behaviors/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/FAugru0Vzxk/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/btcd-announces-new-healthy-aging-executive-consultant/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 17:29:49 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3773 The Bureau of Tobacco and Chronic Disease is excited to announce that Dr. Babak Michael Nayeri has accepted our offer to serve as Healthy Aging Executive Consultant. Dr. Nayeri brings a depth of experience in executive management and community leadership in public health services, including strategic business development, innovative health promotion, and disease prevention.  He brings [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3773&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=FAugru0Vzxk:M2GRwxrVJ2w:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/FAugru0Vzxk" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/btcd-announces-new-healthy-aging-executive-consultant/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/btcd-announces-new-healthy-aging-executive-consultant/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/qUBjZ7MGsZU/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/job-announcement-office-chief-hiv-prevention-grade-23/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:05:48 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3757 This is to let you know that we have received approval to fill the vacated position of Office Chief, HIV Prevention.  This Grade 23 position will be posted this week. &#160; Both staff and stakeholder input will be a part of the recruitment and review process.  This will be a big boost for us all, as it allows [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3757&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=qUBjZ7MGsZU:odM-nAxOsn0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/qUBjZ7MGsZU" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/job-announcement-office-chief-hiv-prevention-grade-23/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/job-announcement-office-chief-hiv-prevention-grade-23/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/jOXUoJCRy7k/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/job-announcement-diabetes-program-manager-grade-22/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:03:31 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3755 We have received approval to fill the Diabetes Program Manager (Grade 22) position.   The Diabetes Program Manager will work directly with our partners and other stakeholders on projects that build a strong statewide collaboration while achieving the goals of the diabetes program. &#160; Tim Vaske will be taking the lead on filling the position and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3755&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=jOXUoJCRy7k:3aBNoZ7G8Ns:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/jOXUoJCRy7k" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/job-announcement-diabetes-program-manager-grade-22/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/job-announcement-diabetes-program-manager-grade-22/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/GkK0JmhLeo4/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/suggested-talking-points-on-state-harm-reduction-proposals/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:48:47 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3751 Suggested Talking Points on State Harm Reduction Proposals   State elected officials should be working to reduce the death, disease and health care costs caused by tobacco use, not helping tobacco companies to sell more tobacco products and increase their profits.  The best ways to reduce the harm caused by tobacco use are to prevent [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3751&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=GkK0JmhLeo4:37S1Av96l40:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/GkK0JmhLeo4" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/suggested-talking-points-on-state-harm-reduction-proposals/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/suggested-talking-points-on-state-harm-reduction-proposals/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/8J9h5JZIo1o/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/kingman-daily-miner-council-not-ready-to-ban-smoking-in-kingman-parks/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:18:51 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3738 4/5/2012 6:00:00 AM &#160; Ahron Sherman Miner Staff Reporter Continue to smoke &#8216;em if you got &#8216;em &#8211; even if you&#8217;re standing 10 feet from a playground at one of Kingman&#8217;s city parks. Despite a convincing presentation from members of the Kingman Youth Coalition Beating Up Teen Tobacco, the Kingman City Council decided not to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3738&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=8J9h5JZIo1o:UeMrSRk01TA:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/8J9h5JZIo1o" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/kingman-daily-miner-council-not-ready-to-ban-smoking-in-kingman-parks/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/kingman-daily-miner-council-not-ready-to-ban-smoking-in-kingman-parks/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/ZZkM60K7N5w/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/tv-ads-impact-arizona-smokers/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:48:25 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3735 KVOA Tucson News Ashline, the Arizona Smokers&#8216; Helpline, has reported an increase in the number of calls from smokers wanting help to quit their habit. Click Here Filed under: Agency News, Bureau Operations, Community Partners, Media Coverage, Video<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3735&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=ZZkM60K7N5w:QyIQ0eY1rNk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/ZZkM60K7N5w" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/tv-ads-impact-arizona-smokers/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/tv-ads-impact-arizona-smokers/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/PcICRpsfK8E/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/mohave-countys-kycbutt-program-featured-in-kingman-daily-miner/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:41:21 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3724 The Kingman Youth Coalition Beating Up Teen Tobacco (KYCBUTT) Club of Mohave County joined teens around the nation in activities around Kick Butts day. Click Here to read the article in the Kingman Daily Miner Filed under: Agency News, Bureau Operations, Community Partners, Media Coverage<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3724&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=PcICRpsfK8E:rVivAmwOEAE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/PcICRpsfK8E" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/mohave-countys-kycbutt-program-featured-in-kingman-daily-miner/feed/ 0 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/mohave-countys-kycbutt-program-featured-in-kingman-daily-miner/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~3/BsKAMHcsZ-s/ http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/kick-butts-day-on-kfyi-in-phoenix/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:25:58 +0000 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/?p=3716 Filed under: Agency News, Bureau Operations, Community Partners, Radio/Audio<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com&#038;blog=6376161&#038;post=3716&#038;subd=tobaccofreeaz&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?a=BsKAMHcsZ-s:RFW1I8KAe0o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/wordpress/ipJy?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wordpress/ipJy/~4/BsKAMHcsZ-s" height="1" width="1"/> http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/kick-butts-day-on-kfyi-in-phoenix/feed/ 1 moderator http://tobaccofreeaz.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/kick-butts-day-on-kfyi-in-phoenix/