As Independence Day approaches, Asian Smokers’ Quitline (ASQ) invites smokers to step toward a healthier life, celebrate their independence from smoking, and embark on a smoke-free future. Independence Day is a time of celebration and reflection, highlighting our individual resilience. We urge tobacco users across the nation to free themselves from the chains of tobacco addiction. Quitting smoking opens a …

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is requesting applications for their Community-Based Organization Substance Use Disorder (SUD Px) and Mental Health Promotion Project (MHPP) Enhancement Grants.  HCA is awarding funds ranging from $10,000 – $240,000 for organizations to implement substance use disorder prevention services, focusing on substance use disorder (SUD) related to opioids and cannabis, mental health promotion, and …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax to manufacture monovalent (single strain) vaccines targeting the omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant by fall 2023.  The XBB.1.5 subvariant is one of the most resistant strains to immunizations. In early June, the XBB.1.5 subvariant accounted for almost 40% of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S.   About 17% of the U.S. …