Cigarette use among adults living with a disability or experiencing mental distress is significantly higher than the average smoking rate for adults. A regional initiative is working to reverse this trend. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC), a joint initiative of The … [Read more...] about Smoking Rates Higher for People Experiencing Mental Distress
The Heart Network
Heart Network Welcomes New Tobacco Project Coordinator
The Heart Network has announced the hiring of its new tobacco project coordinator. Hanna Schneider stepped into her new role in October. As tobacco project coordinator, she helps The Heart Network work with partners and healthcare providers to implement evidence-based tobacco … [Read more...] about Heart Network Welcomes New Tobacco Project Coordinator
More Resources to Help People Quit Vaping
Free federal and state programs available to support teens, adults As smoking and other forms of tobacco use continues to decline nationwide, more resources are now available to help people quit. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced the release … [Read more...] about More Resources to Help People Quit Vaping
Workshop Series Helps People Live Healthier, Fuller Lives
A free workshop series for people living with chronic health conditions is coming to Essex beginning May 6. The chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) workshop will be administered by The Prevention Team and hosted at the Belden Noble Memorial Library, 2759 Essex Road … [Read more...] about Workshop Series Helps People Live Healthier, Fuller Lives
Alice Hyde Supports Chronic Disease Prevention, Management
Chronic disease prevention and management in the North Country is getting a boost thanks to the Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC). Alice Hyde recently made a generous gift to The Heart Network, sponsoring the Get Healthy North Country Community (GHNC) Integrated Health Network, … [Read more...] about Alice Hyde Supports Chronic Disease Prevention, Management