National Hispanic Heritage month kicked off this week. It’s a time to celebrate the many contributions and the important presence of Hispanic people in America.
Tobacco is still a problem for the LGBT community
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, an annual celebration of LGBT equality. And while we are happy to celebrate the advances made towards LGBT rights and equality, we also take the time to look at what can still be done to eliminate LGBT discrimination and disparities.
Local Residents Encourage Quitting Tobacco for American Heart Month
The 2015 Burden of Tobacco in Wisconsin reports that 14% of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) deaths in Wisconsin are caused by smoking cigarettes.
We can honor our veterans by helping them quit tobacco
Earlier this month we celebrated Veteran’s Day. It was a day to give thanks for the soldiers who put their lives on the line to protect the freedom that most of us take for granted. Time and again, these brave men and women have sacrificed so much for our safety, and now we can help […]
Thanks again to CVS for going tobacco-free
CVS Health pharmacies haven’t looked back since pulling tobacco products from their shelves a year ago this month. In addition to sending the message that they value the health of their customers, CVS also gained new customers like me because of the switch. Selling tobacco products in a pharmacy doesn’t make sense, especially when we […]