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
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New Online Portal Connects Healthcare Leaders with Tobacco Control Specialists
State, regional collaboration will help combat leading cause of preventable death and disease A new website will make it easier for healthcare providers to identify and connect with tobacco treatment specialists across the North Country. The online portal, administered by the … [Read more...] about New Online Portal Connects Healthcare Leaders with Tobacco Control Specialists
Corrective Statements on Tobacco use Coming to Retail Stores
Retail stores across the North Country and nationwide will display corrective statements on the dangers of tobacco use, in accordance with a recent federal court order. The court order requires major U.S. tobacco companies to post eye-catching signs that tell the public the … [Read more...] about Corrective Statements on Tobacco use Coming to Retail Stores
North Country Nicotine Consultants Applauds Tobacco Control Wins in State Budget
Increased tax on cigarettes will reduce smoking, boost revenue for tobacco cessation and public health New York’s recently approved budget for fiscal year 2023-24 includes several measures that will impact the sale and use of tobacco products statewide, marking a significant … [Read more...] about North Country Nicotine Consultants Applauds Tobacco Control Wins in State Budget
Essex County OKs Raising Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Products (THE SUN)
Essex County has become the latest county in New York state to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted 1,755 to 1,116 on Tuesday to approve the measure, becoming the first county in the North Country to do … [Read more...] about Essex County OKs Raising Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Products (THE SUN)