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10.12.23

Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) Board of Directors Elects Christopher Cugini, MPH as Member

Board of Directors Adds Member, Elects Executive Committee During Annual Meeting [Columbus, October 10, 2023] – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prevention...
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10.10.23

Paul and Ellen Schoonover: Champions of Substance Misuse Prevention and Mental Health Wellness

In the realm of substance misuse prevention, Paul and Ellen Schoonover’s unwavering commitment stands out. PAA honored them with the...
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10.04.23

Questions loom surrounding State Issue 2 regarding health

BY: SAMANA SHEIKH PUBLISHED 8:30 AM ET OCT. 04, 2023 on Spectrum News 1 COLUMBUS, Ohio — This upcoming November,...
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08.02.23

Prioritizing Youth Mental Health During the Upcoming Back-to-School Season

Prevention Action Alliance highlights why mental health awareness is vital as students prepare to go back to school....
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07.27.23

The Ohio National Guard Counterdrug Program to Receive the 2023 Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention Award

Prevention Action Alliance announces the recipient of this year’s award for their annual fundraiser....
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07.11.23

Mental Health and the Role Prevention Plays – An Interview with former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy

What is brain health, and how does it impact mental health? Brain health encompasses the well-being and optimal functioning of...
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05.01.23

Renowned Mental Health Advocate Patrick J. Kennedy to Speak at Prevention Action Alliance’s Your Role in Prevention Luncheon

(Columbus, OH) – Prevention Action Alliance’s Your Role in Prevention Luncheon, set to take place on August 16th at the...
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04.28.23

Northeastern, Springfield to participate in student prevention, wellness pilot program

Two local schools in Clark County are participating in a pilot program to help integrate additional student prevention and wellness...
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04.20.23

Schools Take a Stand for Students Amidst the Growing Mental Health Crisis

4 Ohio School Districts Pilot a Three-Year Program to Integrate Additional Student Prevention and Wellness Strategies (Columbus, April 20, 2023)...
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12.29.22

Ohio Launches Responsible Gambling Campaign Before Sports Betting Starts

Written By: Mike Mazzeo Updated on: Dec. 29, 2022 The original article can be found here.  An Ohio campaign is...
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10.03.22

Resources Raised at Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent Auction

On August 26th, 2022, Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) hosted its first fundraiser – Your Role in Prevention Breakfast and Silent...
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09.28.22

Giraffes and the Creation of “Stick Your Neck Out for Prevention” Award

This August, Prevention Action Alliance (PAA) hosted our first fundraiser, Your Role in Prevention, and named Dr. Amy Acton as...
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