After a major accomplishment last legislative session, passing a bill to end the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, Hawai‘i’s youth made a lasting impact. This new law will limit youth access to e-cigarette products that can hook them to nicotine for…
Queue the pupu and dry bar. It’s award season, prevention style. At Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s (MADD’s) annual Law Enforcement Recognition Event, members of the Maui Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (MCDFY) posed for a packed photo, award in hand, surrounded…
If you’re told to seek Kaua‘i’s newest services at H3RC, you might be wondering, “What’s H-Three-R-C?” H3RC stands for Hawai‘i Health and Harm Reduction Center, and if you’ve noticed their growing presence at community events, you’re not mistaken. H3RC (formerly…
For more than two decades, Sally Ancheta has dedicated her time, talent, and heart to improving the health and well-being of her Hawaiʻi Island community. As Sally prepares to conclude her time with the Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute (HIPHI) at…
In response to the rising popularity of the newest nicotine product on the market, the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i (CTFH) has compiled a comprehensive list of nicotine pouches to grasp the scale of the next Big Tobacco-led craze. Nicotine…
The important work carried out by the Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Island Coalition (TFHI) requires a dedicated, committed membership and experienced leadership. In addition to my role as the TFHI coalition coordinator, the TFHI coalition Chair plays an important part in guiding…
If you live on Kaua‘i and are looking for support in your tobacco-free journey, Ho‘ola Lāhui Hawai‘i is here to help. Quitting tobacco is hard, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. When Hawai‘i passed its smoke-free…
What do fun times, the potential for bad decisions, and lei stacked up to your nose all have in common? Yes, you guessed it, they all come with graduation season. The Maui Nui Youth Council is responding with an awareness…
There is no shortage of incredible youth on our island who have the passion and ability to change the world. This is something we see year after year at Take Down Tobacco Day, when nearly 100 youth from across the…
A senior at Waiākea High School, Kade Economy, is supporting healthier families and safer communities through his senior project internship with the East Hawai‘i Drug-Free Coalition (EHDFC). With a strong commitment to service and concern for his peers, Kade is…
The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i (CTFH) interviewed Iokepa “Kepa” Na‘ole of Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui to gain insights into their efforts to reduce tobacco use among youth on Maui. CTFH: Aloha Kepa, thank you for agreeing to…
Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed products in the United States, yet its federal warning label does not mention one of its most serious health risks: cancer. The 2025 U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory estimates that nearly 100,000 cancer…