#Escape the Vape
Hawaiʻi DOH launches campaigns exposing harmful chemicals in vapes; highlights Quitline to help
To support those looking to quit smoking and vaping, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health recently launched two new campaigns – Escape the Vape Hawaiʻi’s “Toxic Remains” and the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline’s “Rough Day” – to break the cycle of addiction and build a more healthy, nicotine- and tobacco-free Hawaiʻi.
Gov. Green signs legislation to address youth vaping in Hawai’i
Gov. Green has signed Senate Bill 975 to combat the rise of youth vaping and establish regulations on tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices.
Hawaiʻi DOH Launches 2 new campaigns to combat tobacco addiction
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health introduces two impactful campaigns, “Escape The Vape – Weaker Inside” and “Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline – Your Quit Smoking Sponsor,” to combat tobacco addiction among adults and youth.
Kīhei Charter, Maui Waena students win top prizes for anti-vaping campaigns
A Kīhei Charter high school senior and a team of two Maui Waena Intermediate seventh-graders received $1,000 cash prizes for their anti-vaping public service announcement video, infographic and slogan in the third ‘Imi Pono: The Greatest Challenge awards ceremony Thursday evening.
ʻImi Pono anti-vaping campaign contest with $1,000 grand prize extended to April 20
The deadline for ‘Imi Pono: The Greatest Challenge, which this year calls on high school and intermediate youth to develop an anti-vaping media campaign, has been extended to April 20.
Youth advocates rally to ‘take down tobacco’ and end youth vaping epidemic
The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i Youth Council is supporting several bills that they say would help end the youth vaping epidemic and reduce the toll of tobacco in Hawai‘i. Among these bills is HB 551, which would end the sale of flavored tobacco.
New Hawaiʻi Dept. of Health campaign shares effects of teen vaping on mental health
The campaign aims to reach and educate Hawai‘i youth, especially those ages 13-18, about the negative impact nicotine has on mental health through a multi-channel approach, delivering prevention messages to counter pro-vaping imagery on channels that feature pro-vape content, and inspire Hawai‘i’s youth to live vape-free.
