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
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 Nebraska Tobacco Quitline
Happy National Paper Airplane Day! If you or someone you know is ready to quit smoking it’s ‘plane’ to see that a call to the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline can help. 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov. #paperairplaneday #NEQuitline
For Ellie, exposure to secondhand smoke in the workplace triggered debilitating asthma attacks. She had to decide between a job she loved and her fear of waking up in the middle of the night not being able to breathe. During Clean Air Month, consider the effect of secondhand smoke on those around you. For help […]
This week is National Women’s Health Week, learn about the strong women featured in the #CDCTips campaign and take steps for a healthier you. For free help quitting tobacco call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit QuitNow.ne.gov #womenshealthweek #womenshealth
