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Happy Nurses Week! Give nurses you know a shout out and thank them for their hard work and dedication, especially during these challenging times. #NationalNursesDay #Nurse #RN

Biden Administration’s Move to Ban Menthol The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids argues that the ban will have a greater impact on reducing health disparities in the Black community than any other action the administration can take. As does the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which thinks the ban will help people […]

Quitting smoking can actually improve mental health. May is Mental Health Month, and according to the CDC, adults with mental illness smoke cigarettes more than adults without. For help quitting call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov. #MentalHealthMonth #MindMatters #NEQuitline

Calling all healthcare providers! The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline can now accept patient referrals online. Access to certified continuing education courses is also online, and it’s all in one place, go to QuitNow.ne.gov/Providers. #NEQuitline #QuitlineOnline

Sharon was diagnosed with throat cancer at age 37. She had her voice box removed and now uses an electro-larynx to speak. Don’t wait to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov to get started. #PreventCancer #CDCTips

Quitting smoking can help decrease the stress in your life. Are you ready to make that change? The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline offers 24/7 access to Quit Coaches and free quit-smoking medication for qualified participants. Call 1-800-QUIT NOW. #NEQuitline #NationalStressAwarenessMonth #stress

For the foreseeable future, E-News will be sent out on a monthly, rather than bi-monthly, schedule. If you have questions, reach out to DHHS.TFN@nebraska.gov and we will get back to you! Thanks! Nebraska Tobacco Quitline Adds Continuing Education Opportunity for Healthcare Providers Accredited courses are now available online, through the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline, for providers […]

  Nebraska Tobacco Quitline Makes Referring Patients Easier! The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline has a new referral option for health care providers. Fax Referral Form – simpler form Web Referral Form – all online Providers can now refer patients using an online web referral, or the updated fax referral form. Each year a majority of tobacco […]

Medicaid Changes to Tobacco Cessation Program On January 21, 2022, Medicaid issued Provider Bulletin 22-06, Changes to Tobacco Cessation Program. Highlights from the new bulletin include: The tobacco cessation program covers certain counseling and products to help beneficiaries voluntarily quit tobacco. Common products include nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, nicotine lozenge, nicotine nasal spray, nicotine patch, bupropion, and varenicline. Beneficiaries are no longer required […]

BCTFC Chair-Kim Burr sat down again with NTV to talk about the importance of bringing attention to the dangers of teen vaping. Check out her interview: https://nebraska.tv/news/local/chi-health-bringing-attention-to-the-dangers-of-teen-vaping-kim-burr