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Give Up Smoking an Emotional Journey
Article in The News-Review
By Dr. Razvan Gosman
Jan. 1 not only marks the beginning of a new year, but the first day of a new decade — the 2010s. Many of us will celebrate this calendar change by trying to make a change in ourselves, such as exercising more or eating better. Some of you may even try to make one of the most difficult changes of all: beginning your new life as a nonsmoker...Read More
Chances for Susscessfully Quitting Smoking are Better in 2010
Article The News-Review
By Drs. Alpana Chandra, Bassam Hashem, Razvan Gosman and Luana Nedita
Tobacco use continues to top the chart as the single most preventable cause of death and disease in our society. As health care professionals specializing in pulmonary medicine — an area of medicine the deals with diseases of the lungs and respiratory system — we see firsthand the tremendous toll that tobacco takes in lives and dollars. Nationally, tobacco use causes more than 430,000 deaths and costs the nation approximately $50-$73 billion in medical expenses each year. In Oregon, nearly 7,000 deaths (about 22 percent of all deaths) are linked to tobacco each year. And in Douglas County, more than 300 deaths (about 28 percent of all deaths) are linked to tobacco. Tobacco use costs Douglas County taxpayers $50 million in medical expenses each year....Read More
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (3D Month)
During the holiday season, and year-round, take steps to make sure that you and everyone you celebrate with avoids driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Following are useful tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
- Plan ahead. Always designate a non-drinking driver before any holiday party/celebration.
- Take the keys. Do not let a friend drive if they are impaired.
- Be a helpful host. Remind your guests to plan ahead and designate their sober driver.
- Always offer alcohol-free beverages. Click here for Recipes
Read more: December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (3D Month)
Tobacco Cessation Services Available
The Oregon Tobacco Quit Line is now providing additional services to uninsured Oregonians, including two weeks of free nicotine patches or gum. All Oregonians (insured or uninsured) are eligible to receive personalized coaching and a Quit Guide. Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members are eligible for additional services. For additional information:
· 1-800-784-8669· www.quitnow.net/oregon/· attached flyerMore Articles...
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