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
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Providing More Healthy Options at Food Pantries
It’s more important than ever to make sure food pantries across the North Country are well-stocked, not just with the essentials that families need to get by but also nutritious options to improve health. The New York State Department of Health’s recently released report, … [Read more...] about Providing More Healthy Options at Food Pantries
The Heart Network Seeks Stories about Medical Debt
The Heart Network is seeking stories from North Country residents impacted by medical debt. The testimonials collected will be used to support a statewide campaign to end medical debt. Earlier this year, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed the Fair Medical Debt … [Read more...] about The Heart Network Seeks Stories about Medical Debt
Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives
Health care providers and the NYS Smokers’ Quitline offer support for quitting New York State’s cigarette tax will become the highest in the nation on Sept. 1. The $1 hike is the first cigarette tax increase since 2010 and changes the tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack of 20 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives
JUUL settlement will help save lives, protect youth
New York State Attorney General Letita James announced in April a historic settlement with JUUL, a top producer and distributor of e-cigarettes, for its role in the youth vaping epidemic. The $462 million settlement will result in New York State receiving approximately $112 … [Read more...] about JUUL settlement will help save lives, protect youth