Tabacco could be the end of you

Asthma & Tobacco

Information & Links

Southcentral Foundation is developing a program to improve outpatient management, including diagnosis, treatment and education of all patients with Asthma to the level of the current national recommendations for care. Please check back later this Fall to see what we have to offer.

We also have a tobacco cessation program for those who are dependent on nicotine and would like to quit.

Southcentral Foundation's Health Education Department provides a program for clients who wish to stop using tobacco and remain tobacco-free. Individualized counseling is available as well as follow-up services. A weekly support group is also available.

Appointments can be made on the same day or in advance by calling SCF's Health Education Department at the Alaska Native Primary Care Center - (907) 729-2689.

If you use tobacco, the single most important thing you can do for your health is quit.

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What tobacco can do for you...


Can take your health...
  • and give you chronic cough and more frquent respiratory illnesses.
  • and give you an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.
  • and give you decreased respiratory function and decreased athletic endurance.

Can take the health of your family and friends...
  • and give your unborn children the risk of low birth weight, complicated delivery and chronic respiratory disease if their mother smokes during pregnancy.
  • and give your children an example of addictive behavior.
  • and give anyone close to you the toxins in smoke from second hand exposure.

Can take your money and time...
  • and shorten your life expectancy.
  • and increase your expenses.
  • and increase the amount of time lost at work or play due to illness.


NICOTINE ANONYMOUS
Southcentral Dental Clinic
4341 Tudor Centre Drive
Meets weekly on Tuesdays at noon.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS
Alaska Native Medical Center
4315 Diplomacy Drive
Meets weekly on Fridays at 7:00 p.m.



Recommended Internet Links:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

AAAI provides information about allergies and asthma in adults and children with a special interest in preventing asthma attacks and medications to manage the severity.

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association provides information on asthma medications, peak flow meters, and allergies to assist asthmatics in managing their disease.

Medline Plus

The National Library of Medicine offers the latest news, treatment plan options, research & clinical trials and much more on the topic of asthma.

Tobacco Control in Alaska

The American Lung Association of Alaska offers support for the nicotine dependent.

Trying to Quit?

The Alaska Tobacco Prevention Program offers free assistance to anyone who smokes but desires to quit.

Nicotine Anonymous

A Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives.

Tobacco Free

Empowering smokers to quit successfully, and motivating youth to stay tobacco free.

QuitNet

QuitNet is dedicated to providing comprehensive resources and support for people trying to give up smoking









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