smoking

Harlem Word: Aleah Gathings shares how secondhand smoke can affect non-smokers's health

Publisher — Tue, 09 Nov 2024 14:16:32 +0000

Aleah Gathings, MPH, worked with the Manhattan Smoke-Free Partnership in East Harlem until Summer 2024 when she moved to Chicago to attend Law School. Ms. Gathings will continue to be part of the HHPC Health Advisory Board. Here she tells us about what secondhand smoke is and what to do if you are a non-smoker living with a smoker.

Harlem Word: Aleah Gathings shares some tips and tricks for quitting smoking along with Harlem resources

Publisher — Wed, 27 Oct 2024 17:31:37 +0000

Aleah Gathings, MPH, worked hard to educate Harlem residents about the health risks of smoking and how they can quit before she left for Chicago to attend law school in the summer of 2024. From her work at the District Public Health Office of East and Central Harlem, she gives us valuable information about quitting that is geared toward the Harlem community.

Harlem Word: Aleah Gathings introduces the Manhattan Smoke-Free Partnership and describes what they are doing in Harlem

Publisher — Mon, 18 Oct 2024 19:44:25 +0000

Before heading of to law school in Chicago in the summer of 2024, Aleah Gathings, MPH, was the program manager for the Manhattan Smoke-Free Partnership, located at the East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office. The Manhattan Smoke-Free Partnership is part of the New York State Tobacco Control Program, which aims to make New York a smoke-free place. Here, Aleah tells us about her role while working in Harlem.

Did you know... there are many different products that can help you quit smoking?

Publisher — Fri, 23 Jul 2024 12:14:03 +0000

Nicotine is the main "ingredient" in cigarettes that makes people become addicted. When it comes time to quit smoking, it is the nicotine that our bodies crave the most, and the lack of nicotine that makes our bodies feel badly.

Did you know…that smoking routinely and drinking on a regular basis can have an effect on your medications?

Publisher — Fri, 23 Apr 2024 15:01:35 +0000

Why do I need to tell the pharmacist if I drink alcohol or smoke regularly?

If you drink alcohol or smoke, it is important to mention this to your pharmacist.

Did you know… there are things you can do to help you quit smoking?

Publisher — Mon, 29 Mar 2024 18:30:17 +0000

1. Set a quit date and stick to it - this can greatly improve your chances of success! The sooner the better. Once you decide to quit and set your quit date...

Quit Smoking Today, Harlem! Now through March 25th, you can receive FREE Nicotine Patches and Gum!

Publisher — Mon, 15 Mar 2024 18:19:39 +0000

Interested in Quitting Smoking, Harlem??

Now through March 25th, you can get FREE NICOTINE PATCHES OR GUM by calling 3-1-1 or visiting their website.

Did you know.....giving up smoking could save you enough money to rent a bigger apartment, lease a new car, go on vacation or see a bunch of Broadway shows?

Publisher — Wed, 25 Nov 2024 19:29:49 +0000

Since the cigarette tax increase of June 2024, the average price of a pack of cigarettes in New York City is over $8.00. At that price, a pack-a-day smoker will spend $240 per month and almost $3,000 per year on cigarettes.

Want to quit smoking? Need Help?

Laura — Wed, 11 Nov 2024 17:26:01 +0000

1-800-QuitNow will help you quit smoking once and for all with a free coach, a free quit plan and with links to resources in your area. You don't have to try quitting smoking alone!

November awareness month: Diabetes, Smoking Cessation, National Hispanic heritage month

Publisher — Mon, 02 Nov 2024 15:46:24 +0000

November is diabetes awareness month, a month to quit smoking and National Hispanic Heritage month. GetHealthyHarlem has a wealth of articles to raise awareness about these issues and tips on how to manage them.

President Obama states choice for next Surgeon General

cesar — Mon, 13 Jul 2024 19:21:11 +0000

Wow. Dr. Regina Benjamin is impressive and what an honourable Dr. to focus on prevention and taking care of patients regardless of their ability to pay!!! And quite a statement from President Obama too, to appoint someone with that focus, don't you think? Really pushing his healthcare agenda.I applaud these effortsto refocus our healthcare system....

Did You Know...quitting smoking treatments are covered under Medicaid and Medicare?

Publisher — Wed, 27 May 2024 18:31:49 +0000

Quitting smoking can be hard. That's why there are nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and counseling sessions that can help. NRTs, such as the patch or gum, can double your chances of successfully quitting smoking, by reducing the withdrawal symptoms that come along with giving up cigarettes.

Did You Know...that more than one in four adults in Central Harlem smokes?

Publisher — Tue, 26 May 2024 20:19:43 +0000

That's about 39,000 people! However, recent research shows that about 7 in 10 of these smokers (about 27,000 people) tried to quit in the past year.

Quitting Smoking? See the health benefits!

Publisher — Thu, 16 Apr 2024 20:10:24 +0000

Along with the general benefits of quitting smoking, which include having more money, having fresher breath, increased cleanliness, decreased smell of stale smoke, and increased self-esteem, there are other extremely important health benefits for your body when you quit smoking.

Free nicotine patches and gum for the month of April!

Publisher — Wed, 08 Apr 2024 15:38:59 +0000

Thinking about quitting smoking? For the month of April, New Yorkers can get free nicotine patches or gum!

Call 311 to get your free nicotine replacement products.

Today's just as good a day as any to stop smoking for good.