Have You Heard? Facts from the Field - February 19, 2015

February 19, 2015

New Orleans residents are breathing easier since a new historic ordinance was passed to implement a citywide smoking banin all public places and workplaces, including bars and casinos. A new report [PDF–9.2MB] shows that Vermont leads the nation in dental healthcare access and has the nation’s lowest percentage of residents living in underserved areas. To improve the health of an underserved area of Appalachian Kentucky, the SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) health initiative was created to link partners with community members.