New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Bill Directs Nearly $3M To Smoking/Vaping Cessation
A report from the American Cancer Society notes that more than 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. That despite the age to purchase the products being set at 21 years of age.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStudent Leaders Ask Legislators To Fund Anti-Tobacco Programs
This year's annual Tobacco Free Day at the legislature featured high school students from across the state dressed in ponchos and carrying umbrellas to advocate use of the Rainy Day fund for smoking cessation programs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGreat Smokeout Planned For Thursday
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to quit using tobacco products, Thursday is your day. It’s the Great American Smokeout.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAdvocates Call For Tobacco Prevention Funding Under New Administration
Advocates are hopeful that Governor Patrick Morrisey will include funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs in his upcoming budget proposal.
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Anti-Tobacco Advocates Disappointed With Lack Of Legislative Consideration
Advocates say they are disappointed lawmakers did not consider increasing funding for tobacco prevention during the second special session of the legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCancer Advocates Petition Governor To Address Tobacco Use In Special Session
Cancer advocates are petitioning West Virginia’s governor to consider an investment for tobacco prevention in his expected call for a special session in August.
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