Information for Green River residents on to***co prevention, cessation and va**ng. Preventing the initiation of to***co use among young people
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The To***co Control Coalition for the Green River District formed in 1998 and serves residents of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster Counties. We work to decrease to***co-use, eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke, and help Green River District residents quit to***co products, including e-cigarettes. The To***co Control Coalition’s goals for reducing the negative health
11/21/2024
It’s officially the Great American Smokeout! Be part of the movement. Join thousands who are quitting to***co nationwide, and get FREE, proven support with Quit Now Kentucky. Call now at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text QUITNOW to 333888.
11/19/2024
Each year in the U.S. more than 470,000 adults are estimated to die from cigarette smoking and certain groups of people are at greater risk for disease, disability, and death due to commercial to***co use. Today, the U.S. Surgeon General released a new report on to***co disparities. Read more: https://bit.ly/48UU2II ***coDisparities
11/12/2024
Make next Thursday your quit date! The offers an opportunity to quit to***co along with thousands of Americans. For free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text QUITNOW to 333888.
11/08/2024
Youth va**ng remains a very big issue, especially with the rising mental health challenges teens face.
That’s why we’re excited to share that Parents Against Va**ng is putting on a free virtual presentation: The Dangers of Va**ng: What Parents Need to Know in 2024. This event is open to parents, people who work with youth and others.
Join them on November 19: https://bit.ly/40tzrcv
11/06/2024
Did you know that quitting smoking can improve your overall health and well-being? Take the first step towards a smoke-free life today and create a personalized quit plan.
11/04/2024
? Smoking can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD? The best way to prevent COPD is to never start smoking or to quit if you currently do. Ready to quit smoking and take a breath of fresh air? Visit CDC.gov/quit.
10/31/2024
To***co products can do scary things to our health! Don't be afraid to quit, free help is available! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text QUITNOW to 333888.
10/30/2024
10/29/2024
Smoking during pregnancy can harm your baby's health and increase the risk of SIDS. Take the necessary steps to keep your baby safe by avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke exposure.
10/17/2024
Current to***co product use by U.S. middle and high school students continued to decline in 2024, reaching the lowest level since 1999. However, 2.25 million students reported using to***co products. Youth use of any to***co product is unsafe.
Read more in MMWR: bit.ly/mm7341a2