Quitting Smoking: A Powerful Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Quitting smoking after a breast cancer diagnosis can improve treatment and survival outcomes.
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TTS Tips
Bite-sized doses of practice-changing knowledge and treatment tips to help your patients quit tobacco for good
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
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
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Offering Tobacco Cessation is a Vital Part of Cancer Care
Don’t miss our upcoming FREE virtual CE training on strategies for talking to cancer patients about tobacco use on November 28, 2023,...
Jennifer Greyber
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Ask the Experts: Is it helpful to use varenicline and nicotine patch together for smoking cessation?
by Marlena Parson, PMHNP-BC, Duke Smoking Cessation Program It's a well-known fact that quitting smoking can greatly improve health...
Jennifer Greyber
Sep 6, 20232 min read
Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Improving Psychiatric Medication Effectiveness
Smoking cessation has long been heralded as a pivotal step towards better health and well-being.
Rachael Joyner
Nov 14, 20222 min read
New free CE Training: Strategies for Talking to Cancer Patients About Tobacco Use
Don’t miss this upcoming FREE, virtual CE training on November 29, 2022 about how to tailor your smoking cessation message for cancer...
Jennifer Greyber
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Duke-UNC TTS Co-Director Employs Pre-Quit Treatment to Boost Success
Adaptive treatment medication strategy a 'game-changer' Comprehensive, individualized tobacco treatment is a cornerstone of success in...
Jennifer Greyber
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Duke-UNC TTS Earns Program of the Month Accolade from CTTTP
The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program has been selected as Program of the Month by the Council for Tobacco Treatment...
Jennifer Greyber
Mar 10, 20211 min read
NEW! 1-day virtual training in Pharmacotherapy for Tobacco Treatment from Duke-UNC TTS
Medication strategies for tobacco use continue to evolve.
Jennifer Greyber
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Outcomes of the Duke-UNC TTS Virtual Training: SRNT Conference Poster
The blended format of our virtual training has increased accessibility to our course for healthcare professionals in NC and beyond.
Jennifer Greyber
Nov 9, 20202 min read
Meet the TTS Faculty: Dr. James Davis
Each of our program founders and faculty members brings a wealth of expertise and accomplishments to the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment...
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