Letter to Support CDC’s Mission
Our organizations have been directly involved in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) – from serving on the frontlines, to working with policymakers to make evidence-based decisions, and to collecting and sharing data. We are deeply [...]
Counter Tobacco Podcast: ‘Authentic Voices’ – An Interview with Shaun Pryor
This episode is the first in what we hope will be a new series called, 'Authentic Voices', where we speak with individuals in communities across the US to hear how their lived experiences and interactions in [...]
Research Into Action Webinar: Tobacco Minimum Floor Price Laws and Adult Smoking Prevalence
Register for our upcoming webinar Wednesday July 15 at 1pm EST. Dr. Shelley Golden and Derek Carr, JD will discuss the effects of minimum floor price laws on tobacco use among adults. Learn how coalitions can [...]
Success Story: Florida’s Alachua County – Leading the Way on Tobacco Retailer Licensing, Tobacco 21, and Restrictions Near Schools
Counter Tools has partnered with Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco-Free Florida since 2013 to survey the retail environment and spread awareness around healthy retail, and in more recent years the work has shifted focus [...]
We must listen, learn, and act
The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are a devastating reminder that overt and institutional racism persist in our country every single day. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with cases and deaths disproportionately [...]
Counter Tobacco Podcast: Tobacco-Free Pharmacies
Pharmacies are licensed healthcare facilities uniquely positioned to provide healthcare services and health advice directly to community members across the US. Yet, many pharmacies still widely promote and sell tobacco products, the leading cause of preventable [...]
Letter to FDA on Premarket Review Disclosure
In light of the skyrocketing youth e-cigarette epidemic, and concerns that smoking and vaping may increase the risk of severe complications from COVID-19, it is more critical than ever that new tobacco products be subject to [...]
Success Story: Youth Empowerment and Advocacy – Reality Check’s Fight Against the Tobacco Industry
Counter Tools has partnered with Reality Check since 2015 to conduct training sessions for educating youth on tobacco and do advocacy work through rallying at the annual Altria shareholder’s meeting. Reality Check is a youth-led, adult-supported [...]
Counter Tobacco Podcast: Tobacco Retailer Licensing
Tobacco retail licenses (TRLs) are one of the most lasting and effective strategies in tobacco control. In addition to letting states and localities know who is selling tobacco, licensing is an evidence-based way to reduce tobacco [...]
Place Matters for our Health, and Tobacco Retailers Play a Significant Part
Over the last few years, several corporate-owned chains and franchise stores have made commitments to reducing youth tobacco access. Conversely, other franchises have started selling tobacco, which has increased tobacco retailer density in some regions. These [...]
Collective Response to the COVID-19 Impact on African Americans
COVID-19 is exposing America’s health inequities. This unwelcomed disease vividly highlights pervasive intrinsic characteristics of American society that lead to systematic disadvantages for African Americans and other socially and economically high-risk population groups. Preliminary data from [...]
Using a place-based approach to meet the challenge of COVID-19 and health equity
Place has a profound impact on our health. We need to examine the root causes of health inequity and tell the stories of our community's health. Here are a couple resources that provide helpful information on [...]
Healthy POS Webinar Series: Tobacco Ad Messaging Strategies at Point-of-Sale – A Health Equity Focused Case Study
Register for our next quarterly webinar in our Healthy POS series - May 27th at 1pm EST. Dr. Rosario of UNC Greensboro will be presenting a case study on tobacco advertising in African American communities in [...]
Announcing the Geographic Surveillance Learning Collaborative
The Geographic Health Equity Alliance, a CADCA initiative, and Counter Tools are excited to announce the inaugural Geographic Surveillance Learning Collaborative for National Tobacco Control and Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs. Collaborative Learning Objectives: Develop an understanding of how participating states [...]
Webinar with CADCA – Research Into Action: Why Point of Sale Matters
We're joining CADCA's Research Into Action webinar series this week on Why Point of Sale Matters. Elizabeth Gerndt, Project Director at Counter Tools, will provide evidence on how the retail environment and point of sale play [...]
Success Story: Assessing 100% of Tobacco Retailers – Virginia’s Ground Truthing Project
We're starting a new series on our blog to share Success Stories. Our partners have achieved great successes in public health. We recognize their hard work and leadership in creating healthier communities. We hope these stories [...]
