The Truth About Hookah

October 31, 2008 11:17 AM by kristinec
Kristine Carabeo, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   One of my best friends has long been known as the “Hookah Master” in our social circle, and even in our community in our hom... [More]
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What's a Healthy Behaviors Company?

October 30, 2008 12:46 PM by erint
Erin Thompson, Marketing Manager:   The heart of Free & Clear’s mission has always been to address chronic disease through health behavior change. As a national leader in tobac... [More]
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Ivy League Benefits?

October 29, 2008 4:28 PM by yukiy
Yuki Yang, Senior Director, Client Services:   What does it take for an Ivy League school to offer its employees a benefit that could decrease their healthcare spend while increase the h... [More]
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Smoking Resources: The Many Faces of Support

October 27, 2008 7:37 AM by crystalm
Crystal Mackay, Quit Coach, Service Delivery   It amazes me how much support (or lack thereof) can really affect a smoker’s quit. For some, not having much support is okay. In fact... [More]
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Pneumococcal Vaccine is Recommended for Smokers But Won’t Help You Quit

October 24, 2008 8:17 AM by timm
Tim McAfee, Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Behavioral Sciences:   The federal panel that recommends what immunizations Americans should get has determined that all adult smokers should ... [More]
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Teen Smoking Programs

October 22, 2008 1:22 PM by heidig
Heidi Gray, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   It’s hard to get teenagers to participate in tobacco cessation programs. Shoot – it’s hard to get a hold of them for a phone... [More]
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Cutting Back? Light Cigarettes Don't Cut It

October 20, 2008 6:42 AM by kristinec
Kristine Carabeo, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   When talking with people who are trying to quit smoking, I often hear someone say that they are happy that they have “cut back&rdq... [More]
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Building Alliance: Cognitive Behavioral Training I

October 17, 2008 8:18 AM by allegraw
Allegra Wiborg, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   I may be biased, but I think Quit Coaches are an elite crew. We’re creative, caring, good question-askers and good listeners. We are... [More]
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Social Support for Quitting Smoking: Types of Quit Buddies

October 15, 2008 3:38 PM by crystalm
Crystal Mackay, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   Most people think of their quit buddy as being someone who they are quitting with. Pretty simple right? It definitely can be if you know h... [More]
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Are You Ready For Some Football?

October 08, 2008 8:00 AM by jordana
Jordan Alhadeff, Supervisor, Service Delivery:   Well it’s the start of the 2008-09 Seahawks season and I know I am!  I have my tickets, my Seahawks shirt, and my tailgati... [More]
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