Let's Be Totally Clear
Blog
Roundup: Great American Smokeout News!
Today was a big day around the country and Louisiana ... it was the 2011 Great American Smokeout! If you're not a smoker, you probably didn't pay much attention, but if you have a smoker or smokers in your life - family members, friends or a co-workers - this day is the perfect occassion to address their dangerous habit with them and how they might get the help they need to quit.
Organizations around the state hosted events to commemorate the occassion and spread the word about quitting. Here's a picture from one such event on the campus of Grambling State University:
President Obama himself even posted a message about the Great American Smokeout and its importance to the health of the country:
The day isn't over yet! If you're a smoker and you haven't given it a thought or if you know a smoker and you haven't spoken to them, it's not too late! Here are some links to helpful sites that you can use or share ...
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
- BeTotallyClear: Keep up the great work! #FF @GetHealthyPromo @GardeningGran @MollAnderson1 @Jezbon @_WellnessCircle @EatLiveRun @SteveKamb (14 days ago)
- BeTotallyClear: Right back atcha! #FF @BreatheND @ASmokeFreeIN @TobaccoFreeKids @SmokeFreeLife @ANR_Smokefree @smkfreems (14 days ago)
- BeTotallyClear: RT @OPHsmokefree: So you’ve quit smoking but are feeling tired. This is a normal sign of recovery from nicotine addiction. http://t.co/o ... (15 days ago)
- BeTotallyClear: RT @MillionHeartsUS: Did you know? Heart disease & stroke cost the nation $444 billion/yr in health care costs and lost economic pro ... (15 days ago)