GOOD HEALTH: AN ISSUE OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Part 1 – Tobacco makes money for the few but threatens the health of many
A Public Forum sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Justice
Tuesday, March 15th, 7 pm
LaSalle Branch Library 3232 W Ardmore Trail, South Bend
Latorya Greene will discuss two goals of “Smoke Free St. Joe”: reducing youth initiation to tobacco and protecting nonsmokers from second-hand smoke. She will describe marketing decisions that target young potential smokers, particularly in poor and minority neighborhoods.
Karl Nichols, from Community Wellness Partners, will focus on the impact of tobacco use on major health problems such as infant mortality, diabetes and cancer.
Coming on April 19th, same time and place
GOOD HEALTH: AN ISSUE OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Part 2 – How healthy are residents of St. Joseph County?
Part 2 – How healthy are residents of St. Joseph County?
Presentations by John Hagen, Community Forum for Economic Justice, and Dr. Luis Galup, St. Joseph County Health Officer