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Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs, joined The Hill to discuss the "zero-day" service treatment record initiative. The program is designed to bridge the gap between active duty and veteran status, ensuring that clinical care—including smoking cessation programs—is passed to the VA without interruption. "It is a continuity because everyone in the VA system was in the military," Dr. Ferrara noted, emphasizing that this seamless transition is a top priority for leadership to support long-term veteran wellness. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans

Kirby Smith, Chief Strategy Officer at @Arnold_Ventures, details the organization's evidence-based approach to policy reform and their critical new initiative addressing the rapid expansion of sports betting. She highlights the urgent need for research and legislative guardrails to protect communities from emerging financial and behavioral health harms. Explore More: …womenshapingpolicy2026.splashthat.com #ArnoldVentures #PolicyReform #SportsBetting

Kelly McManus, EVP of Education at @Arnold_Ventures, outlines the urgent need for data-driven higher education reform. She emphasized that an education system leaving students with crippling debt and no labor market value is a definitive policy failure requiring bipartisan solutions. Explore More: …womenshapingpolicy2026.splashthat.com #TheHillWomen #HigherEd

Rep.@RobWittman joins @KathleenKoch1 to provide a legislative update on military health and how Congress can support policies that reduce smoking-related disease for service members. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Former HHS Secretary Dr. Tom Price (@TomPriceMD) outlines the path toward bipartisan tobacco harm reduction policy. The discussion emphasizes a regulatory framework to prioritize health through evidence-based alternatives. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

"We need to be holistic. It's not just tobacco use; it's suicide prevention & addressing PTSD," says Danny Vargas (@ALVAVets). He emphasizes the need to "decouple" social norms & pathologies to better support veteran health #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

"We have to do a better job of correcting the record and saying these products are safer," says Lindsay Lewis (@ppi). He argues that VA clinics must provide access and education on smoke-free alternatives to "make government work." #TheHillHealth twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

"Cigarettes are not the answer," says Chelsey Simoni (@H7Foundation). She argues that for high-stress service members, offering harm reduction like pouches or patches is a realistic way to significantly reduce cancer risks. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Chelsey Simoni (@H7Foundation), Danny Vargas (@ALVAVets), and Lindsay Lewis (@ppi) analyze tobacco use and health disparities. The panel explores smoke-free alternatives as a tool for veteran health equity. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Harvey Graham-Green joins @KathleenKoch1 for a firsthand account of the challenges of smoking cessation in the military. This session highlights the necessity of accessible support systems for the veteran community. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Earlier in today's event, Dr. Stephen Ferrara (@MilitaryHealth) emphasized a "zero-day" transition to ensure veterans have uninterrupted access to smoking cessation support. Join the stream for more insights. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Dr. Brian Erkkila of PMI U.S. is outlining the scientific role of tobacco harm reduction in improving health outcomes. The session examines the case for providing service members with access to smoke-free alternatives. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Dr. Stephen Ferrara (@MilitaryHealth) joins us to discuss clinical perspectives on nicotine addiction in the Armed Services. Explore how federal health systems can integrate harm reduction to support force readiness. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Live from the National Press Club, today's program examines the impact of tobacco use on the military & veteran community. Experts will focus on how federal policy can support those who serve in transitioning to less harmful alternatives. #TheHillHealth twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

While sharing her desire to be a good pro-life legislator, @RepAshleyHinson asked, "How can we make sure that these women are choosing life and they have the tools and the resources available to them...?" The Iowa congresswoman delivered the remarks at Top Women Shaping Policy while outlining her legislative agenda to enforce paternal financial accountability and expand maternal healthcare in rural communities. Explore More: …womenshapingpolicy2026.splashthat.com #TheHillWomen #MaternalHealth

SPEAKER UPDATE: Rep. @RobWittman joins @thehill & PMI U.S. for "Serving Those Who Serve: Embracing Tobacco Harm Reduction." Register here: …oharmreduction-thehill.splashthat.com We’re discussing how federal policy can support #TobaccoHarmReduction for those who serve and those who have served. 📅 Tuesday, March 17 🕗 8:00 AM ET 📍 Washington D.C. #TheHillHealth #TheHillVeterans

"The number one issue I hear about today... is childcare," Senator @PattyMurray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stated at Top Women Shaping Policy when discussing how the economic toll on working parents drives her to secure maximum funding in the Labor-H bill. Explore More: …womenshapingpolicy2026.splashthat.com #TheHillWomen #Childcare

"Women as Chief of Staff, they're incredible doers. They bring empathy to the table... They're very efficient," Donelle Harder (@DonelleHarder), Chief of Staff for Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt), stated at Top Women Shaping Policy, highlighting the power of succession planning. Explore More: …womenshapingpolicy2026.splashthat.com #TheHillWomen #Oklahoma

"I always think of myself as kind of a train conductor, orchestra leader," Chief of Staff for @SenBooker, Veronica Duron (@veronicaduron), shared her perspective at Top Women Shaping Policy. Discussing the management of a 60-person staff divided between D.C. and New Jersey, she emphasized the importance of being in sync with the Senator while empowering her team to lead their own departments and engage directly on the issues. Explore More: …womenshapingpolicy2026.splashthat.com #TheHillWomen #USSenate