Episode #16 - High Truths on CADCA's Strategies to Address Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic with Andrew Romero

Episode 16 April 12, 2021 01:11:05
Episode #16 - High Truths on CADCA's Strategies to Address Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic  with Andrew Romero
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Episode #16 - High Truths on CADCA's Strategies to Address Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic with Andrew Romero

Apr 12 2021 | 01:11:05

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Show Notes

Tobacco prevention has a proven public health strategy called also known as the “Vaccine”. It includes (1) Price increases (2) Smoke Free Policies (3) Media Campaigns, and (4) Cessation Access. Learn more from CADCA’s expert Andrew Romero.

ANDREW ROMERO, M.ED.

Director, GHEA (Geographic Health Equity Alliance)

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

Andrew Romero is the Director of the Geographic Health Equity Alliance (GHEA) at CADCA, a CDC funded National Network which works closely with state Departments of Health to reduce tobacco- and cancer-related health inequities. In this role, Andrew’s work is focused around preventing tobacco and e-cigarette use in Southeastern and Midwestern states, as well as in rural communities across the US. Prior to leading GHEA, he served as Director of Health Policy at the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, where he led a team with a long list of Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) Change accomplishments. In both his professional and volunteer life, Andrew is passionate about giving others the tools to do their very best work. After serving as an executive of a young professional leadership and advocacy non-profit for 7 years, he likes to volunteer his time as a mentor, helping other non-profits improve through better management and leadership practices. He also currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the City of Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission.

CADCA represent over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and more. CADCA has members in every US state and territory and in more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts. 

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