On Twitter, E-Cigarette Ads Spread like Secondhand Smoke

For Original Article:  Drexel Now Are 500 retweets the modern equivalent of “everyone’s doing it” when it comes to e-cigarette marketing? While the Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on the sales of e-cigarettes to people under 18, as we are beginning to understand the health effects of the substitute to smoking, a […]

Survey Respondents Favor a Tobacco-Free U.P. State Fair

Original Article From: The Mining Journal Written by: Isla Matthes, Escanaba Daily Press   Escanaba, Mich (January 26, 2016) – A signifcant portion of Upper Peninsula State Fair attendees support making the event tobacco-free, according to a survey completed at the 2015 fair. The survey was administered by Public Health, Delta and Menominee Counties in […]

Sault Tribe Announces Community Weight Management Program – MOVE!

From original article at UP4Health.org SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN (Jan. 25, 2016) – Getting started is often the hardest part about committing to a healthier more active lifestyle.  Sault Tribe Community Health is working to help turn at risk tribal members into success stories by engaging the community in a fun, 10-week weight management program. […]

E-cigarettes and Smoking Cessation in Real-World and Clinical Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

For full article, click here.   Lancet Respir Med 2016; Published Online; January 13, 2016; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ S2213-2600(15)00521-4 Sara Kalkhoran, Stanton A Glantz Findings 38 studies (of 577 studies identified) were included in the systematic review; all 20 studies with control groups (15 cohort studies, three cross-sectional studies, and two clinical trials) were included in random […]

Michigan Tobacco Quitline Fact Sheet

Hours: 24 hours a day Callers can leave a message for a return call within 2 business days Quit Line’s Free Services Include: Information and referrals to local quit-tobacco resources and services. Text messaged or emailed tips for quitting. Information for those concerned about a tobacco user. Telephone coaching for Michigan residents with Medicare, Medicaid, […]

The Right to Live in a Smokefree Home

  THE RIGHT TO LIVE IN A SMOKEFREE HOME   JUNEAU, Alaska (January 19, 2016) – Secondhand smoke exposure from burning tobacco products among non-smoking adults and children can cause or worsen a wide range of health problems.  Children are especially vulnerable.  About 37% of children in the U.S.A. have been exposed to secondhand smoke.  […]

George Washington University (GW) Cancer Institute Released Two New Toolkits

The CDC is pleased to announce two new comprehensive cancer control resources.  Through funding from CDC, the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Institute developed and released two new tool kits. 1) Advancing the field of Cancer Patient Navigation Toolkit will guide tribes in advancing patient navigation.  We hope you will use this resource to: a) […]

New Gynecologic Cancer Educational modules for Health Care Professionals

CDC developed a new e-learning curriculum about the risk factors, symptoms, prevention strategies, and screening recommendations of gynecologic cancers.  The curriculum, intended for primary health care professionals, consists of 6 modules that address gynecologic cancers including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.  Access to these case-based e-learning modules:  http://www.cdc.gov/learning .  Earn free CE!

Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Tribal Communities

California Indian Tobacco Education (CITE) presentation on Reducing Secondhand Smoke Exposure provided by Chris Cooper, M.Ed. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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