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Bite-sized doses of practice-changing knowledge and treatment tips to help your patients quit tobacco for good

Nov 204 min read

Talking with Your Patients about Lung Cancer Screening

by Schuyler Griffin, LCSW-A, UNC Tobacco Treatment Program November provides several opportunities to broach the topic of lung cancer...

3 Facts About E-Cigarettes Everyone Should Know

Rachael Joyner

Nov 45 min read

3 Facts About E-Cigarettes Everyone Should Know

The number of patients I’m seeing for help with e-cigarette use has gone up exponentially in the last few years.

Quitting Smoking: A Powerful Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Jennifer Greyber

Oct 92 min read

Quitting Smoking: A Powerful Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Quitting smoking after a breast cancer diagnosis can improve treatment and survival outcomes.

Jennifer Greyber

May 134 min read

‘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,

The Impact of Smoking and E-Cigarette Use on Asthma

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.

Ask the Experts: How do I approach someone who isn’t ready to quit?

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.

Ask the Experts: Can I Bill for a Tobacco Cessation Visit?

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

Ask the Experts: How do I chose the right smoking cessation medication?

Rachael Joyner

Mar 253 min read

Ask the Experts: How do I chose the right smoking cessation medication?

With several medication options for treatment of tobacco dependence, I am often asked by patients and other healthcare providers, “How do I

4 Reasons to Exercise While Quitting Smoking

Jennifer Greyber

Feb 54 min read

4 Reasons to Exercise While Quitting Smoking

In addition to boosting heart health, exercise may help tobacco users quit. February is American Heart Month, a time to encourage individual

Duke-UNC TTS Participant Spotlight: Lani Callison

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...

Offering Tobacco Cessation is a Vital Part of Cancer Care

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,...

Ask the Experts: Is it helpful to use varenicline and nicotine patch together for smoking cessation?

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...

The FDA’s Menthol Ban and Big Tobacco’s Synthetic Workaround

Jennifer Greyber

Oct 24, 20233 min read

The FDA’s Menthol Ban and Big Tobacco’s Synthetic Workaround

As a final rule, nationally banning menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes is expected to pass, Duke researchers find synthetic pr

The Negative Impact of E-Cigarette Use on Heart Health

Jennifer Greyber

Sep 27, 20232 min read

The Negative Impact of E-Cigarette Use on Heart Health

by Rachael Joyner, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death worldwide. September 29th is World Heart Day, a...

Addressing Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Military Settings

Rachael Joyner

Sep 21, 20232 min read

Addressing Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Military Settings

Duke-UNC TTS recently hosted a two-day training aimed to educate both military and civilian healthcare providers serving at Fort Liberty

Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Improving Psychiatric Medication Effectiveness

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.

Smoking: A Huge Modifiable Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer

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...

Tobacco Treatment Specialists Across Healthcare: Spotlight on Outpatient Care

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...

Addressing Tobacco Use in Adolescents and Young Adults

Rachael Joyner

Jan 18, 20235 min read

Addressing Tobacco Use in Adolescents and Young Adults

Nearly all adult smokers started using tobacco in their youth, which presents an important opportunity for healthcare providers. Dr....

Talking to Your Patients About Lung Cancer Screening

Rachael Joyner

Nov 7, 20223 min read

Talking to Your Patients About Lung Cancer Screening

Most lung cancers are caused by smoking, and many patients who use tobacco products are at high risk. Lung cancer screening helps catch...

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