Educators, advocates, providers convene in Glens Falls to tackle vaping epidemic A conference highlighting the dangers of vaping among adolescents and adults, as well as strategies to help people quit, was held in Glens Falls on Nov. 21 to mark the 2024 Great American … [Read more...] about Great American Smokeout Conference Targets Vaping in Teens, Adults
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Conference on Vaping Among Adolescents, Adults set for Nov. 21
Healthcare providers, parent advocates, educators, and researchers will convene on Thursday, Nov. 21 for a conference highlighting the dangers of vaping among adolescents and adults. The conference, “Tobacco & Vaping Use in Adolescents & Adults,” will be held in … [Read more...] about Conference on Vaping Among Adolescents, Adults set for Nov. 21
Regional Collaboration Aims to Increase Tobacco Treatment Specialists
Rural communities continue to face higher adult smoking rates than urban areas North Country health organizations are working to address a region-wide shortage in tobacco treatment specialists to help individuals quit smoking. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC), a … [Read more...] about Regional Collaboration Aims to Increase Tobacco Treatment Specialists
Cigar Smoking Carries Health Risks
Often, when it comes to the risks of tobacco use, The Heart Network and its tobacco control and cessation partners here in the North Country focus on cigarettes and vaping. It is important, however, to call out the dangers of smoking cigars. According to the Centers for … [Read more...] about Cigar Smoking Carries Health Risks
Quitting smoking in 2024? Make sure you have a plan!
Tips & resources for a successful New Year’s resolution Quitting smoking consistently ranks among the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but it’s also among the hardest to achieve. The good news for smokers in northern New York is that there are free, effective resources … [Read more...] about Quitting smoking in 2024? Make sure you have a plan!