An Alternative To Smoking Or A New Addictive Alterative?
My work as a respiratory therapist has allowed me to encounter many current and former smokers.
Read MoreMy work as a respiratory therapist has allowed me to encounter many current and former smokers.
Read MoreParents take special note of what could be in their kid’s backpacks and pockets.
Read More“More than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking” reports the CDC.
Read MoreGOSHEN — Wednesday was Tobacco Free Day at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, a time for highlighting the fair’s general non-smoking policy while also thanking the fair’s smoking patrons for acknowledging and adhering to that policy.
Read Morey JACLYN FRANKS, MPH
HHS Extension Educator, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Kosciusko County
We all know that smoking is unhealthy, addictive, and can alter the balance of chemicals in our brains. Despite the dangers of smoking to our health, 22% of residents in Kosciusko County are smokers according to County Health Rankings
By DAN GRAY Smoke Free Kosciusko County KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —Quitting smoking is among the most common New Year’s resolutions. The New Year is a symbol of renewal and can be a time to prepare for new beginnings. It is a time to set goals and make them public … Read More
At the May meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council a smoking ordinance was discussed. During the course of the discussion electronic cigarettes were brought into the discussion. What became clear, as the discussion went on, was that the council and the citizens in attendance didn’t know much … Read More
Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day —a day to celebrate love in its many forms. But did you know that nearly 50 years ago, February was designated as American Heart Month? During this month, we raise awareness about the risks for heart disease as well as healthy lifestyle changes … Read More
As Indiana prepares for a statewide smoking ban on July 1, a new study from Ball State University finds that 21.2 percent of Hoosiers admit to regularly lighting up a cigarette, a habit costing the state nearly $2.6 billion in productivity losses and $2.2 billion in health care … Read More