Public health data is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding communities, identifying patterns, and informing change. But even the most meaningful data can fall short if it isn't communicated in a way that people can understand and use. Using data to inform [More]
Understanding the Retail Environment, Public Health, and Community Action As cannabis products become more widely available in retail settings across the United States, communities are increasingly committed to ensuring that public health is not compromised by commercial interests. The retail environment shapes how cannabis products are [More]
Intoxicating hemp products have rapidly proliferated across Georgia’s retail marketplace, driven by manufacturers profiting from loopholes in the federal 2018 Farm Bill and gaps in Georgia’s regulatory framework. Georgia’s lawmakers have been interested in studying this issue further, and they have established a legislative committee to [More]
At the American Public Health Association conference in November 2025, Counter Tools presented on a panel to talk about Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH). CDoH refers to the ways in which businesses and industries influence population health and the ways in which people work, live, and [More]
Are you attending the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting November 2-5 in Washington, D.C.? We hope to see you there! Counter Tools team members will be presenting on retail alcohol and cannabis topics: ATOD Legal Epidemiology: Comparing Policies Across Jurisdictions | High-Risk Alcohol [More]
Are you going to NCTOH (National Conference on Tobacco or Health) in August? Visit us at booth 202 and join us for lunch on the first day of the conference! Join our team and fellow advocates for catered lunch and conversation about the challenges and opportunities [More]
The Mecklenburg County Public Health (North Carolina) Tobacco Prevention and Control Team partnered with Counter Tools to publish a Health Equity Impact Assessment report that examines the implications of tobacco retail policies in North Carolina, specifically Tobacco 21 and a tobacco retail permitting system. The report [More]
This month, Dr. Matt Rossheim of the University of North Texas Health Science Center and Executive Director Maria Julian presented on CADCA's latest Research Into Action webinar. This webinar examined recent changes in the alcohol market that pose risks, especially to youth, and introduced a free, user-friendly retail [More]
Our Counter Tools executive director is presenting and moderating sessions with the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug program at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Minneapolis this week. Come say hello! Day in the Life of an Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other [More]
Counter Tools invites applications for a Systems Analyst position. The Systems Analyst will be responsible for assisting with product management of all internal and external technology solutions. This role will spend 75% time on Systems Analysis tasks and up to 25% time on Project Management tasks. If [More]
Counter Tools, in partnership with researchers from the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC), is excited to announce our upcoming Retail Alcohol Data (RAD) Collaborative. The RAD Collaborative is for community coalitions, local or state alcohol policy alliances, local or state health departments, and [More]
Counter Tools is excited to announce the launch of our new brand identity as part of the ongoing evolution of our work. We have updated our logo and other brand elements to better reflect who we are. Inspired by both a compass and a star, our [More]
Kyndra Minchew is a Project Director at Counter Tools and is fueled by her passion for creating health equity for all populations. Learn more about Kyndra’s background in her staff profile below: Tell us a little bit about your background before you came to Counter Tools. I [More]
Counter Tools invites applications for a Project Director position. The Project Director provides timely and high-quality project management, training, and technical assistance to Counter Tools client-partners working to advance place-based public health. Their national perspective and expertise strengthens Counter Tools’ position as a trusted thought leader and [More]
We are excited to partner in new ways with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to support MDH in working toward its vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy. After partnering with [More]
Yesterday the Biden administration announced that it will delay issuing the rules to eliminate menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars until March 2024 at the earliest. Nearly two years ago, the FDA announced a proposed rule to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes, as well [More]
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has released an updated version of the report Deadly Alliance: How Big Tobacco and Convenience Stores Partner to Hook Kids and Fight Life-Saving Policies in partnership with the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American [More]
Michael Kelly is a Project Director at Counter Tools and is passionate about policy change and making a positive impact. Learn more about Michael’s background in his staff profile below. Tell us a little bit about your background before you came to Counter Tools. I’m from [More]
We are excited to partner with the North Carolina Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch (TPCB) and two tobacco control regions of the state to address health equity through tobacco policy change! Counter Tools is providing training and technical assistance for tobacco prevention programs and community partners [More]
We are excited to announce the dates for CounterTobacco.org's 11th Annual Photo Contest! Each year we host this contest to showcase what's happening in the tobacco retail environment all across the country. These images are crucial to educating the public and furthering the success of state and [More]
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