The Men's Health Equity Program hosted a tobacco and vaping prevention event
Minority Institute • November 7, 2024
Epidemiologist Warren Jones gave a brief presentation on the health risks of vaping and tobacco to the 7th and 8th grade students.
On October 30th 2024 the Men's Health Equity Program Hosted its Vaping and Tobacco prevention event at West Bolivar Middle School. Epidemiologist Warren Jones briefly presented on the health risk of vaping and tobacco with the 7th and 8th grade students. The students also participated by presenting health facts to their peers and instructors. The event was concluded with a brief step show from the Rho Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
IAMH Men's Health Program Hosted a Youth Health Rally at Mcevans High School in Shaw, MS on September 27th for tobacco and vaping prevention. Student's were educated on the dangers of smoking tobacco and using vaping devices. Students were given a brief presentation about smoking and preventive health by IAMH Epidemiologist Warren Jones and Mcevans High School students.
Our program specialist Mrs. Joyce Roundtree-McCoy did an awesome job spreading the word about the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program. For more information watch the interview or email jrmccoy@advancingminorityhealth.org . The full video story can be viewed here .
The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, We Collab, and Healthy Places By Design recently hosted a Tobacco Symposium on September 19, 2024. Symposium participants discussed strategies and solutions to reduce tobacco and vape usage in our state.
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