Impact Sonoma

08/24/2026

Back-to-school is a good time to talk with kids about ni****ne pouches.

Flavors and familiar names can make these products more appealing to young people. Know what to look for and start the conversation.

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08/19/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

Join the Sonoma County Department of Health Services team as a Bilingual Community Health Worker Specialist (English/Spanish) supporting both To***co & Ni****ne Prevention and Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health.

If you’re passionate about community health and connecting people with resources, check it out!

👉 Learn more and apply: https://shorturl.at/UbvSI

07/30/2026

Missed the Nitrous Oxide Community Information Session?

The recording is now available. Watch to learn more about nitrous oxide, current California law, and the proposed Sonoma County ordinance.

Watch here: https://shorturl.at/VxNGu

The proposed ordinance is currently scheduled to be considered by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on August 25, 2026.

A recording of the July 8 community information session on Sonoma C...

07/23/2026

07/17/2026

Ni****ne pouches are a growing topic in youth health conversations. Staying informed about emerging ni****ne products and their potential impacts can help communities support prevention and education efforts.

Learn more from Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher in the interview below.

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🚨New CBS interview: Breaking down the risks of ZYN and other ni****ne pouches for young people

On July 1, Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University and Founder and Executive Director of the Stanford REACH Lab, joined CBS News to discuss concerns over youth use of ni****ne pouches and the health effects of ni****ne pouches following the FDA's recent decision to allow ZYN to be marketed as presenting lower health risks than ci******es.

These products are not risk-free—especially for youth, who are largely not using ci******es. Instead many are starting their ni****ne use through pouches (and still e-ci******es). In fact, according to the latest NYTS data, ni****ne pouches were the only ni****ne/tobacco product that increased in use among youth.

🔗 View the full interview: tinyurl.com/bu269925
🔗 Not So Sweet Curriculum: tinyurl.com/NotSoSweetCurriculum

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07/14/2026

Youth deserve healthy futures. Education, prevention, and staying informed are key to protecting young people from ni****ne addiction. Learn more in the post below.

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07/02/2026

Reminder! Join us next week for a community information session on a proposed Sonoma County ordinance addressing the retail sale of nitrous oxide products.

We'll provide an overview of nitrous oxide, current California law, the proposed local ordinance, and answer questions from the community.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
🕚 11:00 AM
💻 Zoom Webinar

Registration is required: https://shorturl.at/KrbyV

We hope you'll join us!

06/29/2026

🌈 Pride Month is a reminder that everyone deserves access to resources that support their health and well-being. If you're ready to quit smoking, free help is available. 🚭

06/29/2026

⚽🏆 Healthy environments help everyone. Smoke-free policies support healthier experiences for athletes, fans, and communities alike.