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Wrangell My rollercoaster ride with quitting smoking.
Smoking nearly cost me everything. After my daughter's RSV diagnosis and asthma diagnosis, I finally understood the stakes. My journey quit-relapsed-quit again taught me that recovery demands genuine commitment, stress management skills, and supportive people. Six years smoke-free, I've learned: every attempt counts.
Washington Post Rural Americans are more likely to die from the top 5 causes of death
Rural Americans face significantly higher mortality rates from the nation's top five causes of death—heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, chronic respiratory disease, and stroke. These 46 million people are older, poorer, and sicker, with limited healthcare access and higher rates of smoking and obesity, making preventable deaths a critical public health crisis.
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Join the American Indian Cancer Foundation as an Administrative Coordinator! Manage finances, vendor relations, and event coordination while supporting our mission to eliminate cancer burdens on American Indian families. Full-time position with benefits. Apply by February 3, 2017.
success-story Walking Away from Smoking
One woman's journey from teenage smoker to 25-year non-smoker reveals a powerful secret: daily walking. After a cigarette hangover sparked her quit decision in 1992, she discovered that walking managed cravings, controlled weight gain, and boosted her athletic performance. Her story proves that quitting requires commitment and finding the right support strategy to succeed.
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The California Rural Indian Health Board created the Commercial Tobacco Media Resource Guide to empower healthcare professionals with essential education materials and resources. This comprehensive tool connects practitioners to tribal, state, and national tobacco prevention initiatives. Share this valuable guide through your networks to strengthen tobacco control efforts in your community today.
South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium SEARHC welcomes the U.S. Surgeon General’s report on E-cigarettes and Youth
SEARHC welcomes the U.S. Surgeon General's comprehensive report on e-cigarettes and youth. The report reveals e-cigarettes harm brain development until age 25. Alaska data shows 18% of high school students used e-cigarettes monthly, surpassing conventional cigarettes at 11%. E-cigarette liquids contain nicotine and child-friendly flavoring, posing significant health risks to young users.
Smoke Free Another Apartment goes Smoke-Free in Wrangell
Wrangell's Stikine Native Organization building has become the first private residential complex in town to officially register as smoke-free with the state. The move joins the Wrangell Senior Apartments in protecting residents from secondhand smoke exposure, particularly children and those with health conditions, while benefiting property maintenance and air quality.
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Laura’s Quit Story
Laura's grandson's birth inspired her life-changing decision to quit smoking after decades of tobacco use. Hospitalized with pneumonia and severe asthma, she chose health over addiction. One year later, she's breathing easier, saving money, and creating lasting memories with her growing family.
Surgeon General Surgeon General Reports Youth and Young Adult E-Cigarette Use Poses a Public Health Threat
The U.S. Surgeon General warns that e-cigarette use poses serious health risks to youth and young adults. With one in six high school students using e-cigarettes monthly, the report emphasizes nicotine's addictive dangers to developing brains. E-cigarette aerosol contains harmful chemicals affecting secondhand users. Federal regulations, age restrictions, and public education campaigns are urgently needed to protect America's youth.