Kick The Pouch, Save Youth Health! Wayndale Feature

McMillen Health recently announced the launch of its new campaign, Kick the Pouch, Save Youth Health, aimed at raising awareness and combating the rising trend of nicotine pouch use among youth in Northeast Indiana. The campaign aims to raise funds to support McMillen Health’s efforts in educating students from grades K-12 about the dangers of nicotine pouches.

Nicotine use among youth has reached alarming levels, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting a rise from 1.5% in 2023 to 1.8% in 2024. The increase in youth nicotine pouch usage, especially among products like ZYN, has become a significant public health concern.

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