Region 10 Cancer & Chronic Disease Coalition, 1505 W. Sherman Avenue, Vineland, NJ (2025)

06/25/2025

Pride with Purpose: Protecting Our Health

This , let’s celebrate love, identity, and community — and also protect our health.

Did you know that to***co companies have historically targeted the LGBTQ+ community with marketing campaigns that exploit our spaces, pride events, and media? As a result, LGBTQ+ individuals are more than twice as likely to use to***co products compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers.

But we deserve better. We deserve to breathe freely, live fully, and thrive.

To***co use increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and respiratory illness — and quitting can dramatically improve your health in just weeks.

Whether you're quitting for the first time or trying again, the Inspira Quit Center is here for you. They offer:

• FREE one-on-one and group counseling
• Ni****ne replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges)
• Virtual and in-person support
• Services tailored for Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester counties

📞 Call (856) 641-8633 or visit Inspira Quit Center - https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/services-treatments/quit-center-smoking-and-to***co-cessation to start your journey today.

Let’s take pride in our health. Let’s quit together.

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04/09/2025

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — a time to shine a light on one of the most serious and often overlooked cancers.

Smoking and va**ng both play a dangerous role in increasing the risk of esophageal cancer. The harmful chemicals in to***co and e-ci******es can damage the lining of the esophagus, leading to long-term, sometimes deadly consequences.

Smokers are up to 10 times more likely to develop esophageal cancer. And while va**ng is often seen as a “safer” option, studies show it still exposes users to cancer-causing toxins.

This April, let’s spread awareness, encourage prevention, and support those affected. Your choices matter. Quitting smoking or va**ng can save your life — and the lives of those around you.

If you are a smoker, you can get help with quitting. Call the 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼-𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - request an appointment, and one of our specialists will reach out to you, so that you can begin your journey to becoming a non-smoker.

We supply our patients with 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 ni****ne replacement products, such as the ni****ne patch, gum, and/or lozenges to help you quit.
Our program is 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester Counties residents. Please share this information with your family and friends.

03/19/2025

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and while smoking is strongly linked to various cancers, including colorectal cancer, quitting smoking is a significant step towards reducing your risk.

• People who have smoked to***co for a long time are more likely than people who don't smoke to develop and die from colorectal cancer.

• Someone who smokes has up to 60% higher risk of colorectal cancer than someone who does not smoke.

• Someone who quits smoking lowers their risk of colorectal cancer than those who continue to smoke.

• The risk of colorectal cancer increases with the number of years spent smoking and the number of ci******es smoked per day.

• The longer someone smokes, the greater the risk for death from colorectal cancer.

If you are a smoker, you can get help with quitting. Call the 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯 or visit our website at: https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/services-treatments/quit-center-smoking-and-to***co-cessation to request an appointment and one of our To***co Treatment Specialists will reach out to you.

We supply our patients with FREE ni****ne replacement products, such as the ni****ne patch, gum, and/or lozenges to help you quit.

Our program is 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester Counties residents. Please share this information with your family and friends.

02/19/2025

This Black History Month, Prioritize Your Health! 🖤💪🏾🚭

To***co companies have historically targeted Black communities, leading to disproportionate smoking-related health issues.

Here are some key statistics about the to***co industry's impact on Black Americans:

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:

• To***co companies have historically targeted Black communities with aggressive marketing, particularly for menthol ci******es. Studies show that 85% of Black smokers use menthol ci******es, compared to 29% of white smokers.

• In the 1950s, only 10% of Black smokers used menthols, but due to decades of targeted advertising, that number skyrocketed.

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:

• Black Americans are more likely to die from to***co-related diseases than any other racial or ethnic group, despite smoking at similar or lower rates than white Americans.

• Smoking-related illnesses are a leading cause of death among Black Americans, contributing to higher rates of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 & 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭:

• Despite high motivation to quit, Black smokers have lower quit rates due to reduced access to quit-smoking resources and the addictive nature of menthol ci******es.

• Community support and quit programs improve success—if you're thinking about quitting, help is available!

The 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 is here to help you:

✔️ 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 ni****ne replacement products like patches, gum, and lozenges.
✔️ Personalized support from specialists.
✔️ 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for residents of Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester Counties.

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯

Visit our website https://lnkd.in/eF2dvjin to begin your journey to becoming a non-smoker.

It’s time to break the cycle. This Black History Month, let’s spread awareness, challenge Big To***co, and support each other in living healthier, smoke-free lives! 💜✊🏾

Please share this life-saving information with your loved ones! 💕

01/15/2025

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 🎗️

Did you know? Smoking doubles your risk of cervical cancer. The harmful chemicals in ci******es damage cervical cells and make it harder for your body to fight HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴?
✅ Reduces your risk of cervical cancer.
✅ Boosts your immune system to fight infections like HPV.
✅ Improves overall health and well-being.

This January, take a step toward a healthier you. Quitting smoking could save your life—and your future. 💕

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴?

The 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 is here to help you:
✔️ 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 ni****ne replacement products like patches, gum, and lozenges.
✔️ Personalized support from specialists.
✔️ 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for residents of Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester Counties.

📞 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯

🌐 Visit our website https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/form/quit-center to begin your journey to becoming a non-smoker.

Your health matters, and quitting smoking is one of the best ways to lower your risk of cervical cancer.

Please share this life-saving information with your loved ones! 💕

12/04/2024

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿!

The holidays can be challenging, but you're not alone! Join us for a special holiday group meeting to:

• Connect with others on the same journey.
• Get tips for staying smoke-free during the festive season.
• Get support and encouragement from our team.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄:

• Monday, December 16, 2024 @ 10:00am
• Tuesday, December 17, 2024 @ 10:00am
• Wednesday, December 18, 2024 @ 12:00pm

Let’s celebrate your progress and keep moving forward—one smoke-free day at a time. 🎁💪

RSVP today! Call 856-641-8633 or email quitcenter@ihn.org to let us know which date and time you will be joining us, and we'll send you the link to the meeting for that date and time.

Together, we can make this a healthier holiday for everyone! ❤️

11/20/2024

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗠𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗢𝗨𝗧

Have you thought about quitting smoking, va**ng, or chewing to***co? You don’t have to quit in one day, just start with one day, so why not make today the day?

Within minutes of quitting, your heart rate and blood pressure drop to normal levels. Within 2 weeks, your circulation improves, and your lung function increases. The long-term benefits continue over time – including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease. Research shows that while quitting is difficult, with help, you can increase the likelihood of quitting successfully.

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 can help you. Call us at 𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯 or visit our website and click here: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺/𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 # and choose "𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁" option and one of our specialists will reach out to you, so that you can begin your journey to become a non-smoker.

We supply our patients with 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 ni****ne replacement products, such as the ni****ne patch, gum, and/or lozenges to help you quit.
Our program is 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester Counties residents. Please share this information with your family and friends.

11/20/2024

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵.

Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.

Cigarette smoking is the top risk factor for lung cancer, with the Centers for Disease Control estimating more than 80% of all cases are caused by to***co use. Unfortunately, about 70% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage when survival rates are low.

Low dose computed tomography, known as a CT scan, is key for identifying lung cancer early. According to the American Lung Association, in New Jersey, 4% of those at high risk were screened, which was significantly lower than the national rate of 6%.
Under new lung cancer screening guidelines, updated in 2021, anyone between the ages of 50 and 80 who has smoked at least 20 “pack-years” and either still smokes or quit within the last 15 years will be eligible.

A “pack-year” is calculated by multiplying the number of packs a day someone smoked during the years they smoked the most by the number of years they smoked. For example, someone could qualify by smoking pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years.

It is easier than ever to get screened for lung cancer. To save lives, eligible smokers and former smokers have to accept that they are at risk and get screened.

𝗧𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 (𝟴𝟱𝟲) 𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟴𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/form/quit-center # 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿.

We supply our patients with 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 ni****ne replacement products, such as the ni****ne patch, gum, and/or lozenges to help you quit.
Our program is 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗙𝗥𝗘E to Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester Counties residents.

Please share this information with your family and friends.

10/09/2024

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

Smoking causes several diseases and is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in younger, premenopausal women. Research also has shown that there may be link between very heavy second-hand smoke exposure and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women.

Smoking also can increase complications from breast cancer treatment, including:

• damage to the lungs from radiation therapy
• difficulty healing after surgery and breast reconstruction
• higher risk of blood clots when taking hormonal therapy medicines

If you don't smoke, don't start. If you do smoke, use every resource you can find to help you quit. Knowing about all of the problems associated with smoking isn't always enough to make you quit. Smoking is a habit that's very hard to break. Fortunately, if you're serious about trying, you have lots of help:

Call the 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝟭-𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯 or visit our website: https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/form/quit-center and let us know that you’d like one of our Certified To***co Treatment Specialists to reach out to you, so that you can begin your journey to become a non-smoker.

We supply our patients with 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 ni****ne replacement products, such as the ni****ne patch, gum, and/or lozenges to help you quit.

Our program is 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 to Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester Counties residents.

09/11/2024

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.

Did you know that smoking is a significant risk factor for prostate cancer? If you want to lower your risk of dying from Prostate Cancer, 𝑫𝑶𝑵’𝑻 𝑺𝑴𝑶𝑲𝑬.

Prostate cancer patients who smoke are at an 𝟴𝟵% 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 of dying of their disease. In addition, the risk that their cancer spreads are 𝟏𝟓𝟏% 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒎𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔

Those who continued to smoke after a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment are 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌. But men who quit smoking had a similar risk of recurrence as men who never smoked.

If you are a smoker, you can get help with quitting. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝟱𝟲-𝟲𝟰𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟯𝟯 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺/𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 to send us your contact information and one of our specialists will reach out to you, so that you can begin your journey to become a non-smoker.

We supply our patients with 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 ni****ne replacement products, such as the ni****ne patch, gum, and/or lozenges to help you quit.

Our program is 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester Counties residents. Please share this information with your family and friends.

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08/07/2024

The Hidden Dangers of Smoking and Secondhand Smoke

Smoking doesn't just affect you—it impacts everyone around you. Here's why you should consider quitting and protecting those you love:

1. Health Risks for Smokers: Smoking is a leading cause of cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Every puff is a step towards serious health issues.

2. Secondhand Smoke: Breathing in someone else's smoke is just as harmful. Secondhand smoke causes over 41,000 deaths each year in the U.S. alone. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25-30% and lung cancer by 20-30%.

3. Children at Risk: Kids exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to suffer from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), acute respiratory infections, ear problems, and more severe asthma.

4. Impact on Pets: Our furry friends are also at risk. Pets exposed to secondhand smoke are more likely to develop respiratory problems, allergies, and even cancer.

Take Action Today!

*Quit Smoking: Seek support from friends, family, and health professionals.

•Create a Smoke-Free Environment: Ensure your home and car are smoke-free zones.

•Educate Others: Spread awareness about the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke.

Protect your health and the health of those you care about. Let's make the air cleaner for everyone!

If you are a smoker, you can get help with quitting. Call the INSPIRA QUIT CENTER at 856-641-8633 or visit our website at: https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/form/quit-center - fill out your contact information, and one of our specialists will reach out to you, so that you can begin your journey to becoming a non-smoker.

We supply our patients with FREE ni****ne replacement products, such as the ni****ne patch, gum, and/or lozenges to help you quit.

Our program is 100% FREE to Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester Counties residents.

Please share this information with your family and friends.

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