Bringing together top housing providers and health officials, a recent roundtable tackled the unique, complex friction between enforcing smoke-free policies and maintaining housing security. Read the full article to discover how innovative tech solutions and restorative justice models are offering a fresh, hopeful path forward for multi-unit communities.
Vermont's legal landscape just underwent a major shift, with newly signed laws bringing sweeping changes to how tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol are regulated across the state. Read the full article to break down exactly what these legislative updates mean for public health, youth safety, and your local community starting this July.
From rewriting deceptive advertisements to advocating for their health at the Statehouse, local youth are taking a powerful stand against substance misuse. Dive into the full article to see how these inspiring students spent their year building healthy habits, tackling stress, and making their voices heard by lawmakers.
From the halls of the Statehouse to the cafeteria at Edmunds Middle School, Burlington youth took charge of the conversation on health and safety. Whether they were calling out "flavor traps" directly to state senators or leading a room of 35 neighbors in a deep dive into local mental health data, our students are proving that their voices belong at every table.
Our Coalition Director recently collaborated with middle and high school Student Assistance Professionals to create a letter for the Burlington School District that went to all caregiver households concerning the use of nicotine products among our students.
It provides essential insights into how products like "vapes," nicotine pouches, and others are being marketed to and used by youth across all social groups. We encourage families to read the letter…
In a world where technology is a constant companion for our children, finding a balance between digital independence and online safety can feel overwhelming. BPHC’s ParentIN program was pleased to welcome 35 adults to our "Let’s Talk: Supporting Healthy Use of Media and Technology for Your Child" event. Learn more about what we covered and watch this brief 7-minute video from one of our presenters on supporting healthy media use and technology for your child.
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