LiveSmart: Make 2020 the Year You Kick the Habit and Quit Tobacco!
Is quitting smoking or vaping on your list of things to do in 2020? If it is, St. Peter's can help make your quit attempt successful! [...]
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WAMC: Great American Smokeout Now Focusing on Vaping
Erin Sinisgalli, director of Community Health Programs at St. Peter's Health Partners, was interviewed by WAMC for the Great American Smokeout. Sinisgalli discussed concerns over recent vaping-related illnesses as well as the best cessation methods for those trying to quit. [...]
Troy Record: Columbia High School Joins Great American Smokeout
Cara Zampi, youth engagement coordinator for Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, was interviewed by the Troy Record during a Great American Smokeout event at Columbia High School in East Greenbush. [...]
WNYT: Annual “Great American Smokeout”
Anne Lawton, RN. community outreach nurse for the St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center, appeared on WNYT's Live at Noon to discuss the Great American Smokeout. [...]
WNYT: NY Law Raising Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigs Goes Into Effect
Theresa Zubretsky, community engagement coordinator for Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, was interviewed by WNYT concerning New York's new Tobacco 21 law. As of November 13, you now have to be 21 years old to purchase tobacco or e-cigarettes in New York state. [...]
Times Union: Letter – New Tobacco Policies Will Protect Youth
James K. Reed, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Peter's Health Partners, wrote a letter to the editor of the Times Union in support of several tobacco policies currently before the New York State Legislature. [...]
Smoke-Free Movie Night Held to Raise Awareness of Tobacco Dangers
On February 20, Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, a grant-funded program of SPHP, hosted a smoke-free movie night at the Schenectady County Public Library to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use and the impact of the tobacco imagery shown in films. [...]
WNYT: Latham Man’s Obituary Urges Smokers to Quit While They Can
Jeanie Orr, community engagement coordinator for Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, was interviewed by WNYT for a story about a Latham man who recently died from lung cancer [...]
WNYT NewsChannel 13: ‘Seen Enough Tobacco Day’ at Troy Boys & Girls Club
'Seen Enough Tobacco Day', which is being held Saturday, Oct. 13, was the focus of an interview on WNYT. [...]
Vaping and E-Cigarettes are Tobacco Products with Uncertain Health Effects on Minors
E-cigarettes and vaping are rising in use and popularity among youth and young adults. It is important to know these tobacco products contain nicotine and are detrimental to a user's health. [...]
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