Recent Event Highlights: Great American Smokeout is November 18, 2010, Feel 18 Again! Join the Great American Smokeout, Richard Salazar: Any day is a good day to quit smoking - Santa Cruz Sentinel, Cancer Survivors Tell Their Stories - Parade Magazine, Teen's participation in Martin High's anti-smoking campaign gets mom to quit - TCPalm, Funding: the state of the art - Art Newspaper, and 87 more...
Created by dipity on Nov 20, 2008
Last updated: 11/18/10 at 12:10 PM
Great American Smokeout has no followers yet. Be the first one to follow.
Thursday, November 18th is The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. Lahey Clinic is proud to partner with the ACS for this great, annual event. If you're a smoker or tobacco user, The Great American Smokeout is designed to encourage you to quit smoking for just 24 hours, which then can serve as great inspiration to kick the habit for good..
Excerpt
...eventually end tobacco use: communicate better, handle stress, make decisions, set goals, eat healthy and exercise. The Great American Smokeout event is Nov. 18 and challenges people to stop tobacco smoking. St. Benedicts’ prepared childbirth series, 7-9 p.m....
Source Info
Times-News
Related Topics
http://www.magicvalley.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_7104d149-e2fb-5d9b-bfd2-0b33017b717d.html
QuitNet celebrates the Great American Smokeout on November 18, 2010. You can stop smoking for 1 day! Please forward this video and spread the word.
Richard Salazar: Any day is a good day to quit smokingSanta Cruz SentinelOn a national level, we celebrate The Great American Smoke Out and Kick Butts Day. On the local level, public health advocates work in schools and at local ...and more »
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.santacruzsentinel.com%2Fopinion%2Fci_15336813&usg=AFQjCNEJ1YlFTSM8M5J_bGmwgFHYl17zVw
Obama's liberal critics find their voiceThe GuardianUntil BP's blowout in the Gulf eight weeks ago the American left (what there is of it) trailed poodle-like after Barack Obama, refusing to criticise, ...and more »
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Fcommentisfree%2Fcifamerica%2F2010%2Fjun%2F17%2Fbarack-obama-liberal-critics&usg=AFQjCNGPDw8mrnn_J-Wt7OOe9HhiSrnr9A
Cancer Survivors Tell Their StoriesParade MagazineI thought she was crazy - I was young, healthy, and in great shape. Cancer was only for old people. How could this happen to me? What was melanoma anyway? ...and more »
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parade.com%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F06%2F20-cancer-survival-stories.html&usg=AFQjCNGfZXo9CVC5-wn9CMRANCVPWxHBAQ
Higher Learning.TIME(See TIME's photo-essay "The Great American Pot Smoke-Out.") But as Med Grow founder Nick Tennant can attest, it's not easy being a leader of an emerging ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.time.com%2Ftime%2Fmagazine%2Farticle%2F0%2C9171%2C1997455%2C00.html&usg=AFQjCNGjAFrpkZBJBJfrpFMEp4OQBFxTkQ
Nigeria: Unorthodox leadership desiredDaily SunThomas Jefferson, the great American leader once opined that “the only orthodox object of the institution of government is to secure the greatest degree of ...and more »
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunnewsonline.com%2Fwebpages%2Fopinion%2F2010%2Fjune%2F16%2Fopinion-16-06-2010-002.htm&usg=AFQjCNE2v0F6v3ahZCBIXK8bTgk0s_o27Q
Teen's participation in Martin High's anti-smoking campaign gets mom to quitTCPalm... website that lists campaigns such as Kick Butts Day, Through with Chew Week, Great American Spit Out, World No Tobacco Day and Great American Smokeout. ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tcpalm.com%2Fnews%2F2010%2Fjun%2F09%2Fteens-participation-in-martin-highs-anti-smoking%2F&usg=AFQjCNEbsMCg-s4DtWWvvIJJfkPMi8Mmew
Art NewspaperFunding: the state of the artArt NewspaperThree overarching rationales have, broadly speaking, fuelled American cultural giving for a century. The first can be called the “great nation” argument. ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartnewspaper.com%2Farticles%2FFunding-the-state-of-the-art%2520%2F20989&usg=AFQjCNEMku5FxRsMQpQUYOQwRUYYGsD7pQ
СМИ ДнепропетровскСегодня Всемирный день без табака и Всемирный день блондинокСМИ Днепропетровск... серьезно озабоченного резким повышением количества смертей в результате онкозаболеваний, был провозглашен Great American Smokeout - День отказа от ...and more »
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsmi.dp.ua%2Fv-ukraine%2F3460-segodnya-vsemirnyj-den-bez-tabaka-i-vsemirnyj-den-blondinok.html&usg=AFQjCNFQP380_55hCucW_9fyM5UBnUBp_A
Starke Memorial Hospital transitioning to smoke freeSouth Bend TribuneThe transition to smoke-free coincides with the American Cancer Society's 2010 Great American Smokeout. “We recognize the harmful health effects of tobacco, ...and more »
http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southbendtribune.com%2Farticle%2F20100527%2FNews01%2F100529535%2F1011%2FNews&usg=AFQjCNHMSpohYdYB0PSikHFfFxfY1chLDQ
Excerpt
...18, hospital officials announced Thursday. The transition to smoke-free coincides with the American Cancer Society's 2010 Great American Smokeout. “We recognize the harmful health effects of tobacco, smoking and second-hand smoke,” said Linda Satkoski, hospital...
Source Info
South Bend Tribune
http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100527/News01/100529535/-1/XML
Oklahoma State University has been a tobacco free campus since July 2008. This short video highlights various events designed to educate the campus on the dangers of tobacco use, as well as tobacco cessation programs available to OSU students, faculty, and staff. Just one way OSU is striving to be America's HEALTHIEST campus.
Public Service Announcement promoting the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout - Temple High School/Texas in mid-Nineties featuring Patricia Meusburger, directed by Cheryl Dorn, camera by Allison LeQuin.
SWAT Chapters in Boys and Girls Clubs in Martin County, Florida held events to recognize the 2009 Great American Smoke Out, on November 19, 2009. Locations included Port Salerno, Palm City, and Indiantown, Florida. All of these events used a little sidewalk chalk, and a lot of imagination, to encourage people to try to quit smoking.
Great American Smokeout helps smokers quit
In recognition of the Great American Smokeout, Norman Regional Hospital held a special event to help people stop smoking.
John Ready, throat cancer survivor and laryngectomee, makes a compelling case to join the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout on November 19, 2009.
The American Cancer Society is encouraging smokers to stop using cigarettes on November 19, 2009, in hopes they will quit forever as part of the annual Great American Smokeout.
Excerpt
...American Smokeout 2009 is the 34th annual event, and the ACS states it has some life-saving ramifications. The earlier a smoke quits, the longer their life will be extended. Researchers say that – smokers who quit at age 35 gain an average of eight years of...
Source Info
Huliq.com
Related Topics
http://www.huliq.com/3257/88931/increase-your-lifespan-great-american-smokeout-2009
Excerpt
...the smokeout survival bags which will be given to people who turn in their partial or full packs of cigarettes at the Great American Smokeout from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday morning at the Nacogdoches Recreation Center. Parker said the survival kits include...
Source Info
Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel
Related Topics
http://www.dailysentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2009/11/18/misc_smokeout_111809.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=10
Dean Karahalios, MD offers advice on how to quit smoking and how smoking can contribute to back pain and hinder treatment options for those who need it.
The Great American Smokeout, held on Nov. 19 this year, provides an opportunity for all smokers to quit, but Dr. Ron DeHaven, American Veterinary Medical Association chief executive officer, advises that pet owners have an extra reason to consider quitting—the health of their pets. Studies have shown that cats and dogs are much more susceptible to various diseases if they are owned by a smoker.
Take it to Heart: The Great American Smoke Out
Lahey Clinic will celebrate the American Cancer Societys 34th Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 19, 2009. This event challenges people to stop using tobacco and raises awareness of the many effective ways to quit for good. Visit www.lahey.org for more info. The American Cancer Society created the trademarked concept and held its first Great American Smokeout in 1976 as a way to inspire and encourage smokers to quit for a day. One million people quit smoking for a day at the 1976 event in California. The Great American Smokeout has helped to bring about changes in Americans attitudes about smoking, which have led to community programs and smoke-free laws that are now saving lives in many states and we are proud to participate in this event. Please stop by and visit Eleana Conway, NP at Lahey Burlingtons Main Lobby on Thursday, November 19th.
www.PhillyHypnosis.com 877-557-7409 Philly Hypnosis Stop Smoking , Quit Smoking during the Great American Smoke Out The Philadelphia areas number one smoking cessation center. Call for your consultation to quit smoking. 877-557-7409
See the history of the American Cancer Societys Great American Smokeout, and how we have been encouraging people to quit smoking for 34 years.
Excerpt
...yearly. (*Great American Smoke-out/ Christmas/ New Years Resolutions) November 19th 2009 is the day for the “Great American Smokeout an annual event started in 1977 by the American Cancer Society. Given the smoking bans proliferating all around the world...
Source Info
PR-Inside.com
Related Topics
http://www.pr-inside.com/quit-smoking-be-a-part-of-r1577936.htm
This video was apart of my 365. On Flickr, it wasn't uploaded in whole, so I figured I'd make a Youtube, so I can link the full videos.
Dr. Blair Masters, DC, FIAMA offers a state of the art technique to help end the addiction to smoking. Featured on KNWA news demonstrating acupuncture on a patient.
Belmont Health Services set up informational tables in the Caf and in the lobby of the Massey Business Center on November 20 for the Great American Smokeout.
WIVB-TV 11/20/08 Buffalo, NY
Capital News 9 talks with Russ Sciandra about the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. Capital News 9 11/20/08 Albany, NY
Excerpt
...better time to quit smoking, and the American Cancer Society is here to help. If you smoke, make a plan and set the Great American Smokeout, November 20, 2008, as your quit date. By calling the American Cancer Society Quitline at 1-800-227-2345, people who...
Source Info
YubaNet
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Yubanet/~3/459694693/American-Cancer-Society-Marks-33rd-Great-American-Smokeout.php
Excerpt
...healthcare system is a constant focus when budgeting healthcare dollars. If you make the decision to participate in the Great American Smokeout 2008 (and you should), drink plenty of liquids. Get up and take frequent walks. Exercise can provide some of the...
Source Info
eMaxHealth
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/99/26751/drop-smoking-during-great-american-smokeout-2008.html
Excerpt
...may help you to quit smoking and can serve as a first step to help you to do something and quit smoking on this day of Great American Smokeout 2008. "If you have tried to quit smoking and failed before, take comfort in the fact that most smokers fail several...
Source Info
eMaxHealth
http://www.emaxhealth.com/1/58/26750/great-american-smokeout-2008-smoking-compromises-life.html
http://www.Wendi.tv Live show 12 hours to make you stop smoking. Get hypnotized, feel great, make your brain forget about cigarettes, be a non-smoker for good.
Video blogs for health
Be on the lookout for the GASO on November 20, 2008 on Hampton University's campus. There will be the chance to get fed through quitting Cold Turkey and the opportunity to show your Tobacco Awareness
Great American Smokeout Day - billboards WTVX
Please join us at the Great American Smoke-Out. We will be at the Health Fair at Hunter College on 68th Street, on October 28th, 11-4PM. Thanks!
Great American Smokeout
Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult challenges a person may face. Reporter Rosie Stringer shares how the GAM on Metro's campus offered information, quit options, and support. oking, at least
STOP SMOKING CIGARETTES
The Great American Smokeout by The Snake The Cross The Crown
Acoustic cover of The Great American Smokeout. We were all just fucking around!
Reporter Alex Cramer at the Great American Smokeout
Update Sources