A new CDC feature article encourages people to join the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Great American Smokeout on November 21 and make it their quit day.  Quitting smoking improves health, but it can be hard to do.  The good news is there are proven treatments that can help people quit.  The article highlights counseling and quit-smoking medicines to help people quit smoking for good.  It includes information about the benefits of quitting smoking and treatments and free resources available to help.

Resources You Can Use

See below for social media messages you can use with the attached images to promote the article through your social media channels.

• X (formerly Twitter): Are you ready for a new adventure? November 21st is the @AmericanCancerSociety #GreatAmericanSmokeOut! Mark the date and get ready to quit smoking. Make a quit plan, tell your support team, and join thousands of others who are quitting smoking: https://bit.ly/4fm8LPC

• Facebook: #DYK? There are benefits to quitting smoking at any age, no matter how much or how long you’ve smoked. Tomorrow is the @AmericanCancerSociety #GreatAmericanSmokeout. Start your journey toward a healthier life. Make a plan to quit: https://bit.ly/4hFMRrM

Consider adding this content to your website or in your next newsletter:

• A new CDC feature article encourages people to join the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Great American Smokeout on November 21^st and make it their quit day. Quitting smoking improves health, but it can be hard to do. The good news is there are proven treatments that can help people quit. The article highlights counseling and quit-smoking medicines to help people quit smoking for good. It includes information about the benefits of quitting smoking and treatments and free resources available to help.

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