Thought Leadership and Resources
The Case of Mental Health vs. Nicotine: A Generation of Addiction
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living Northwest Regional Manager, Jennifer Haneline, wrote an insightful article that speaks to the mental health related challenges that cause youth to turn to vaping. Please read the full article using the link below.
How Elevating the Role of Doulas Can Transform Maternal Health Outcomes in Louisiana
Senior Program Manager Stephanie Kennedy, MPS, TTS, shares her thoughts on how integrating doulas into Louisiana’s healthcare system can significantly improve maternal and infant health outcomes, reduce medical interventions, and strengthen family well-being.
Building a Healthier Region through Connecting Cultures, Data, and Information
Chief Data & Strategy Officer Thomas Carton, PhD, MS, shares insights into how LPHI is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to connect health data, cultural context, and migration patterns to strengthen public health across the Gulf Coast region and is advancing a shared vision for a healthier, more connected region.
Understanding Tobacco Use in Louisiana: A Closer Look at Key Populations
A comprehensive look at Louisiana-based research on tobacco prevention and control, published in 2024.
TFL Semi-Annual Impact Report
TFL's Semi-Annual Impact Report features the incredible research, community outreach, and communications work that TFL executed from January to June 2025.
Cancer Trends Study (2015–2022) Conducted by the Louisiana Tumor Registry
The data shows a statistically significant decline in tobacco-related and lung cancer incidence rates in Orleans and Ouachita Parishes—two of the larger regions that implemented comprehensive smoke-free ordinances—compared to the rest of the state.