Community Health Programs

11/20/2025

🚭 Today is the Great American Smokeout! 🚭

Every third Thursday in November, thousands of people take the first step toward a healthier, tobacco-free life. Quitting isn’t easy—but you don’t have to do it alone.

✅ Why quit?

Improve your health and reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Save money, protect loved ones from secondhand smoke, and take control of your future.

Need support?
📞 Call the NYS Quitline at 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
💻 Visit www.nysmokefree.com for free resources
📅 Join local cessation programs like The Butt Stops Here https://www.sphp.com/health-and-wellness/community-wellness-programs/the-butt-stops-here

Make today the day you start your quit journey! Share this post to encourage friends and family to take the pledge. Together, we can build a healthier, tobacco-free community.

07/31/2025

Join us tomorrow for a special celebration at St. Peter’s Health Partners in honor of World Breastfeeding Week! This event is a wonderful opportunity for parents, families, and supporters to come together, share experiences, and celebrate the journey of breastfeeding.

📅 Event Details:
Date: Friday, August 1
Time: Drop-in anytime between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Mercy Auditorium, 310 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY
Parking: Free on-site parking available
🎉 Enjoy light refreshments, community resources, giveaways, and a welcoming space to connect with others.
✅ Registration is requested. Please sign up here:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/dSn0jyFdHz
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

07/23/2025

07/02/2025

Commit to being smoke-free or vape-free for the first 25 days in August. You could win $2,500 or one of ten $250 prizes! Learn more and enter to win, visit nysmokefree.com/contest