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Unidos Por Salud

Who We Are

The Unidos Por Salud Project is a regional tobacco prevention program funded through the California Department of Public Health-California Tobacco Control Program. The program is tasked with reducing tobacco-related health disparities and improving health equity among the Hispanic/Latino community in the following seven counties in the Central Valley including Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern County.

The main focus of the program includes addressing the sale of flavored and mentholated tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools and youth-sensitive areas, smoke-free multiunit housing, and developing Hispanic/Latino youth partnerships and engagement.

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Unidos Por Salud

Who We Are

The Unidos Por Salud Project is a regional tobacco prevention program funded through the California Department of Public Health-California Tobacco Control Program. The program is tasked with reducing tobacco-related health disparities and improving health equity among the Hispanic/Latino community in the following seven counties in the Central Valley including Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern County.

The main focus of the program includes addressing the sale of flavored and mentholated tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools and youth-sensitive areas, smoke-free multiunit housing, and developing Hispanic/Latino youth partnerships and engagement.

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Jennifer Acidera Project Director

Celeste Ramos Community Engagement Coordinator Tulare, Kings, and Kern County

Ericka Corchado Community Engagement Coordinator Merced and Mariposa County

Freddy De La Paz Community Engagement Coordinator Madera and Fresno County

Reagan Caldwell Youth Coordinator




    Unidos Por Salud Youth Coalition

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    Unidos Por Salud

    Who We Are

    The Unidos Por Salud Project is a regional tobacco prevention program funded through the California Department of Public Health-California Tobacco Control Program. The program is tasked with reducing tobacco-related health disparities and improving health equity among the Hispanic/Latino community in the following seven counties in the Central Valley including Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern County.

    The main focus of the program includes addressing the sale of flavored and mentholated tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools and youth-sensitive areas, smoke-free multiunit housing, and developing Hispanic/Latino youth partnerships and engagement.

    Unidos Por Salud Youth Coalition

    WHAT WE DO

    The Unidos Por Salud staff gets the opportunity to partner with high school youth across the Central Valley on various policy efforts in their respective community. Active youth coalition members are an essential part of the program’s success in providing services. The program empowers young people to take the lead in policy efforts in their local communities. Youth get the chance to participate in various activities including Youth quest and the Youth Leadership Summit, as well as trainings including data collection, becoming a youth advocate and leader, and working with elected officials.

    Existing Coalitions

    The program currently has three youth coalitions in the cities of Dos Palos, Reedley, and Wasco

    Activities

    • Informational booths
    • Educational presentations
    • Tobacco retailer store observations
    • City Council meetings
    • Public Opinion Poll collection

    PArticipation

    The Unidos youth coalition was established to ensure students have an opportunity to take the lead and create meaningful change in their communities in tobacco control efforts. Unidos coalition members will be provided with fun, innovative training on public speaking, working with elected officials, tobacco prevention, policy/advocacy work, leadership skills, data collection, and social norm change. By using these skills, members will be assisted in planning and organizing their own tobacco control efforts in their respective communities on the issues of flavored and mentholated tobacco products near schools and parks.

    Qualifications

    All youth members must be:

    • 13-18 years old
    • Be able to attend meetings as needed
    • Attend high school and have regular attendance
    • Able to work as a team

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Coalition Member’s responsibilities include:

    • Attend weekly meetings and events
    • Participate in trainings
    • Participate in at least 4 program activities annually
    • At least once a year present with staff or peers to local community organizations, city council members, city staff, or state legislators

    Incentives to Participate

    By participating, youth will receive:

    • Leadership training
    • Incentives during meetings including Unidos promotional gear and snacks
    • Meeting high school youth from across the Central Valley working on similar efforts
    • Opportunity to attend the Youth Leadership Summit at the end of the year
    • Opportunity to attend the annual Youth Quest trip to Sacramento
    • Letters of recommendation for university applications or employment
    • End-of-the-Year activities or incentives
    • Mentoring and coaching by Unidos staff

    How to Apply

    Fill out the Youth Coalition form below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Community Engagement Coordinator:

    Dulce Velazquez

    Office: (559) 315-5542

    Cell: (559) 859-4250

    E-mail: dvelazquez@healthcollaborative.org

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      Media Release*
      I hereby consent to the participation in interviews, the use of quotes, and the taking of photographs, audio or video of the student named above by the California Health Collaborative, Unidos Por Salud Project. I also grant to the right to edit, use, and reuse said products for non-profit purposes including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media. I also hereby release the California Health Collaborative, the Unidos Por Salud Project, and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.

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      Transportation and Liability Release*
      I give permission for the student to participate in the Unidos Youth Coalition. I agree I will not hold the California Health Collaborative, Unidos Por Salud Project, California Department of Public Health, and/or my son/daughter’s High School, their employees, or agents responsible for any injury or sickness my child may incur during this program. I also confirm my decision listed above to allow/ not allow (circle one) my child to be transported by Unidos staff during the school year. I agree I will not hold the California Health Collaborative, Unidos Por Salud Project, California Department of Public Health, and/or my son/daughter’s High School, their employees, or agents responsible if I decide to allow them to transport my child for program activities or events.

      I do not want California Health Collaborative staff to transport my child
      California Health Collaborative staff may transport my child to and from program related events/activities

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      Unidos Por Salud

      Unidos Por Salud

      Who We Are

      The Unidos Por Salud Project is a regional tobacco prevention program funded through the California Department of Public Health-California Tobacco Control Program. The program is tasked with reducing tobacco-related health disparities and improving health equity among the Hispanic/Latino community in the following seven counties in the Central Valley including Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern County.

      The main focus of the program includes addressing the sale of flavored and mentholated tobacco products within 1,000 feet of schools and youth-sensitive areas, smoke-free multiunit housing, and developing Hispanic/Latino youth partnerships and engagement.

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      Smoke Free High Country

      Who We Are

      The goal of the Smoke Free High Country Project is to promote a tobacco and nicotine-free lifestyle for the residents of Siskiyou, Lassen, and Plumas Counties. Our program is currently focused on 1) the ridiculously low prices of tobacco products that keep low-income and youth addicted; 2) protecting our community from 2nd and 3rd hand smoke as well as promoting cessation for all tobacco users, especially our most vulnerable community members; and 3) protecting young adults from a lifetime of addiction by creating smoke-free community college campuses.

      Recently our project helped Feather River College implement a new tobacco-free policy. We are currently working with healthcare facilities, colleges, and policymakers to further reduce tobacco use. 

      How Can I Help?

      Connect with us! Change takes a village, and everyone can help. You can support our cause by endorsing our initiatives, connecting us with contacts that affect change in our community, joining our health-focused work groups, and spreading the word about our initiatives.

      What You Need to Know

      California has been one of the Nation’s leaders in reducing tobacco use. While the smoking rate statewide is down to 11.3%, rural counties continue to have a much higher rate of smoking. The rate of smoking in the High Country region of Siskiyou, Lassen and Plumas counties is 20.3%.

      Tobacco use disproportionately affects many marginalized populations—including people in low-income communities, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBT individuals and those with mental illness—all of whom have a long and documented history of being targeted by the tobacco industry. Rural communities are also affected disproportionately and tend to have fewer policy protections from the promotion and use of tobacco products.

      The American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control graded Siskiyou, Lassen, and Plumas counties an “F” due to lack of policies addressing tobacco control. While local policy support has historically been low in rural communities, it is growing both regionally and statewide.

      The Smoke Free High Country Project was launched in July 2020 to educate the High Country Region community as well as its policy makers on the benefits of tobacco control policies on the health and wellness of its residents and the economy.

      Careers

      Smoke Free High Country is currently fully staffed.

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      Amanda Berryhill Project Director

      Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:
      @smokefreehighcountry




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        Smoke Free High Country

        Who We Are

        The goal of the Smoke Free High Country Project is to promote a tobacco and nicotine-free lifestyle for the residents of Siskiyou, Lassen, and Plumas Counties. Our program is currently focused on 1) the ridiculously low prices of tobacco products that keep low-income and youth addicted; 2) protecting our community from 2nd and 3rd hand smoke as well as promoting cessation for all tobacco users, especially our most vulnerable community members; and 3) protecting young adults from a lifetime of addiction by creating smoke-free community college campuses.

        Recently our project helped Feather River College implement a new tobacco-free policy. We are currently working with healthcare facilities, colleges, and policymakers to further reduce tobacco use. 

        How Can I Help?

        Connect with us! Change takes a village, and everyone can help. You can support our cause by endorsing our initiatives, connecting us with contacts that affect change in our community, joining our health-focused work groups, and spreading the word about our initiatives.

        What You Need to Know

        California has been one of the Nation’s leaders in reducing tobacco use. While the smoking rate statewide is down to 11.3%, rural counties continue to have a much higher rate of smoking. The rate of smoking in the High Country region of Siskiyou, Lassen and Plumas counties is 20.3%.

        Tobacco use disproportionately affects many marginalized populations—including people in low-income communities, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBT individuals and those with mental illness—all of whom have a long and documented history of being targeted by the tobacco industry. Rural communities are also affected disproportionately and tend to have fewer policy protections from the promotion and use of tobacco products.

        The American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control graded Siskiyou, Lassen, and Plumas counties an “F” due to lack of policies addressing tobacco control. While local policy support has historically been low in rural communities, it is growing both regionally and statewide.

        The Smoke Free High Country Project was launched in July 2020 to educate the High Country Region community as well as its policy makers on the benefits of tobacco control policies on the health and wellness of its residents and the economy.

        Careers

        Smoke Free High Country is currently fully staffed.

        Resources

        Smoke-Free Community College Resources