The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently released resources for school-based staff that may be of interest to you and your colleagues. The first is an infographic (see below; click to enlarge) for teachers and parents about risks of USB-shaped e-cigarettes for young people. The second is a fact sheet that summarizes…
Overview In this course, you will learn how you can improve the health of your community by helping your clients quit using tobacco. You will learn how to use brief intervention and Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage, empower, and assist your clients as they move toward a successful attempt to quit. Objectives At the end…
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Youth use of e-cigarettes and vaping products doubled between 2012 and 2016, and now, use rates are higher for vaping products than traditional cigarettes. To help combat these rapidly increasing rates of youth vaping, Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention Program, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, Snohomish Health…
For a bit of healthcare humor and some good tips to share with your colleagues and students in preparation for winter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents to you: The 12 Ways to Health song. Enjoy!
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