‘It’s time to break up with Menthol.’
Addressing the use of menthol tobacco products is an important part of treating tobacco use. Menthol makes tobacco products more addictive,
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TTS Tips
Bite-sized doses of practice-changing knowledge and treatment tips to help your patients quit tobacco for good
Rachael Joyner
May 63 min read
The Impact of Smoking and E-Cigarette Use on Asthma
Tobacco smoke is a common trigger for asthma attacks – both directly when inhaled and indirectly as secondhand smoke.
Jennifer Greyber
Apr 295 min read
Ask the Experts: How do I approach someone who isn’t ready to quit?
As tobacco treatment specialists, we often have to talk to people about their tobacco use who are not ready to quit.
Jennifer Greyber
Apr 153 min read
Ask the Experts: Can I Bill for a Tobacco Cessation Visit?
Reimbursement for tobacco treatment services can be complicated. We sat down with Jillian Dirkes, Program Manager of the Duke Smoking Cessat
Jennifer Greyber
Mar 13 min read
Two New National Certifications for Tobacco Treatment Specialists are Now Available!
This past year, we have seen the launch of two national certifications for tobacco treatment specialists.
Jennifer Greyber
Jan 243 min read
Duke-UNC TTS Participant Spotlight: Lani Callison
Creating magnetic and sustainable shifts in individuals, organizations and communities Lani Callison is a passionate and experienced...
Jennifer Greyber
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Research Roundup: Recent Publications by Duke-UNC TTS Faculty and Staff
Highlight of articles published by Duke-UNC TTS Training Program faculty and staff in 2022 and 2023.
Jennifer Greyber
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Smoking: A Huge Modifiable Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer
How patients who quit smoking can decrease their risk of colorectal cancer March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a...
Jennifer Greyber
Feb 14, 20234 min read
Tobacco Treatment Specialists Across Healthcare: Spotlight on Outpatient Care
This occasional series highlights some of the practice areas where tobacco treatment specialists (TTS) work. In this post, we share tips...
Rachael Joyner
Oct 6, 20222 min read
4 Reasons to Quit Smoking After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Talking to patients about the impact of tobacco use on breast cancer is an important skill for tobacco treatment specialists.
Jennifer Greyber
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Duke-UNC TTS Participant Spotlight: Brandon Omernik
After taking the Duke-UNC TTS training, Brandon Omernik became a full time TTS with Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, WA.
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