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Heather Youmans Receives National Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) senior director, government relations Heather Youmans accepts the country’s top government relations professional award for her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting legislation at ACS CAN’s Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. The award was presented by (from left to right) ACS CAN Vice President of Regional Advocacy Paul Hall; American Cancer Society and ACS CAN CEO Gary Reedy; ACS CAN president Chris Hansen; and, ACS CAN strategic director of advocacy organizational development and training Jeff Martin.

St. Augustine resident and University of North Florida alumna Heather Youmans was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting legislation. [Read more…] about Heather Youmans Receives National Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy

Flagler College passes Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Policy

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Effective August 1, Flagler College is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus. The college passed a 100% smoke-free policy that prohibits the use of all smoking products including cigarettes, loose-leaf tobacco, chewing tobacco, and simulated smoking products, such as Juuls, e-cigarettes and vapes. [Read more…] about Flagler College passes Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Policy