By Lacoadia Burkes, Acting Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida

By Lacoadia Burkes, Acting Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida 

(NAPSI)­—For Alexis González, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross, her job gives her the opportunity to serve and work alongside her community every day.

(StatePoint) Most Americans move every five to seven years, and that’s enough to turn your whole world upside down. Imagine doing that every two years—a new town, new school, new sports team, new doctor—and multiply that by 600,000 families. That’s normal life for a military family, and many…

(John M. Bridgeland) - On September 11, America marks the 25th anniversary of the day 19 terrorists hijacked four airliners and turned them into weapons against our country. It was among the darkest days in our history. Yet from that darkness came a remarkable display of light.

Latino blood donors can help make a lifesaving difference

Think Ahead & Keep Safety in Mind, Says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

(NAPSI)—It’s safe to say, preparing for summer storms with these five suggestions can protect you, your home, and your family throughout the season.

(StatePoint) A new investigation has found microplastics in baby food pouches sold by some of the world’s biggest brands — including one labeled organic — raising questions about a packaging format that has overtaken baby food aisles.

(StatePoint) Did you know that on any given night, 1 in 5 children in the United States will go to bed hungry? Fortunately, efforts are being made to help end childhood hunger, and there’s a way for you to get involved through your everyday choices.

(StatePoint) Early experiences during the prenatal period and first three years after birth shape brain development and the development of all other systems in the body — with substantial effects on learning, behavior, and physical and mental health. Unfortunately, there is a great discrepan…

(StatePoint) When families have safe, stable housing, access to high-quality early development programs, and other supports that meet their needs, young children have a strong foundation to grow. However, too many families are struggling to meet children’s basic needs.

(StatePoint) For years, young families have struggled to find quality affordable child care—a problem created by long-term lack of government investments and exacerbated by the pandemic and inflation. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called the nation’s child care system “a textbo…

(StatePoint) Employers can provide meaningful support to their workers when they face domestic or sexual violence, but a new survey finds most are unprepared to do so. The majority of survivors of domestic violence report that they were in the workforce when the violence occurred, and four i…

(StatePoint) When you think about the USO, you likely think about entertainment tours or airport lounges, but the organization’s scope is much wider than that.

(StatePoint) Have you tossed plastic into a recycling bin recently? There’s a large chance that material won’t be recycled. That’s according to a new report, which finds that after decades of being touted as a solution to pollution, plastic recycling is not all it’s cracked up to be. The rep…