ARTICLE: What happens in Vegas, stays in your lungs: an assessment of fine particulate matter in casinos that prohibit and allow smoking in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the University of Washington released the following tobacco-related article in the journal Tobacco Control. Despite progress in the adoption […]
REPORT: National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report: 2011-2021 This new report provides surveillance data from 2021, as well as 10-year trends from 2011 through 2021, on behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States related to health and well-being. Additionally, this year’s report includes data on social determinants […]
Be Smokefree in ’23 – Keep Your Resolution A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) feature article provides support to people who want to make quitting smoking their New Year’s resolution, or restart if they’ve had a slip. In addition to providing practical tips, the article also promotes free resources to help them […]
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
Comment Period Extended FDA Tobacco Product Standards In April the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing two tobacco product standards: Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes and Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars FDA is extending the comment period for these two proposed rules from 60 days to 90 days. The public may […]
Summer is finally here! And if you are smoke-free, it is a little easier to breathe in that fresh air. If you’re ready to quit we can help. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov. #summertime #FirstDayOfSummer
Happy #FathersDay to all the Dads out there! Quitting smoking sets a great example for the little ones who look up to you and helps protect your family from the dangers of secondhand smoke. It’s a win-win! #Dad
NEW CDC Webpage on Menthol and Cigarettes Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) webpage: New Content on Menthol and Cigarettes OSH has added new menthol website content covering the following: What is Menthol? Menthol Tobacco Products are a Public Health Problem and a Threat to Advancing Health Equity Menthol Smoking and Related Health Disparities Continue to […]
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, we are sharing Christine’s story from the Tips from Former Smokers® campaign. A smoker, Christine was diagnosed with oral cancer at age 44. For free help quitting call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov. #CDCTips #NCSD2022 https://youtu.be/1yMCdzjAH8Y
June is National Safety Month, but that means more than wearing the right personal protective equipment on the job site. Put yourself first by quitting smoking. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov. #SafetyMonth #NEQuitline
