Recognition Awards:
Clean Air for Healthy Children recognized several organizations and individuals fro their outstanding efforts to "Empower Families to Live Smoke Free"
Recognized were:
Sharon Czabafy
Marlene Singer
Janet Vogt
Dr. Arvin Garg
Dr. English Willis
Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Tobacco Prevention and Control
Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center
Clean Air Plus of Pittsburgh
Geisinger Medical Center
Lancaster General Hospital Wellness Center
Mom's Quit Connection of New Jersey
News
Surgeon Generals Report on Second Hand Smoke
June 27, 2006: The Surgeon General released a comprehensive and powerful report: The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke
"The scientific evidence is now indisputable: secondhand smoke is not a mere annoyance. It is a serious health hazard that can lead to disease and premature death in children and nonsmoking adults."
Access the full report.
FDA Approves Pfizer's Anti-Smoking Pill Chantix (Varenicline)
Chantix is only the second stop smoking drug that is nicotine-free. It is uniquely designed to partially activate the nicotine receptors and reduce the severity of the smoker's cravings and withdrawal symptoms from nicotine. Furthermore, should a person smoke while receiving treatment, Chantix has the potential to diminish the sense of satisfaction associated with smoking.
Pennsylvania Statistical News
The May issue features two articles of interest; New Birth Data on Smoking Reviewed and Secondhand Smoke - Attitudes and Beliefs. |
