Have You Heard? Facts from the Field - February 19, 2015

• New Orleans residents are breathing easier since a new historic ordinance was passed to implement a citywide smoking ban in all public places and workplaces, including bars and casinos.
• A new report [PDF–9.2MB] shows thatVermont leads the nation in dental healthcare access and has the nation’s lowest percentage of residents living in underserved areas.
• To improve the health of an underserved area of Appalachian Kentucky, the SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) health initiative was created to link partners with community members.