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May - June 2022
ARMC Tobacco Cessation Department
July 2022 Issue
Currently, the Tobacco Cessation Department at Anaheim Regional Medical Center (ARMC) serves over 3,700 people who want to quit smoking each year. On average, this means the department helps 10 people quit smoking every single day. With a staff of 11 and services offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi, the Tobacco Cessation Department has come a long way since 2003, when it was first established at ARMC.
“One step at a time is all it takes to get you there. ”
In May - June, we helped 496 people quit smoking!
NEW-LUNG has helped people who want to quit smoking and vaping. Below is the number of people who have received NEW-LUNG services this quarter.
May
Patients 187
Adults 30
Youth 29
June
Patients 173
Adults 39
Youth 38
TOTAL 496
If you know anyone who is ready to quit smoking, call 1-866-639-5864. Free services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Farsi.
SEE WHAT’S INSIDE
03 WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY EVENT
04 FDA TO ORDER JUUL E-CIGARETTES OFF U.S. MARKET
05 SPARK UP YOUR PURPOSE
06 BIDEN ADMINISTRATION PLAN TO REDUCE NICOTINE IN CIGARETTES
07 WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
08 STAIRS OF SUCCESS
09 VIETNAMESE SPECIALIST FLYER
World No Tobacco Day Event
NEW-LUNG hosted a World No Tobacco Day Event on May 31, 2022.
FDA to Order Juul E-Cigarettes Off U.S. Market
Wall Street Journal News | June 2022
The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to order Juul Labs Inc. to take its e-cigarettes off the U.S market. This process would take nearly two years to review the data presented by the vaping company.
The FDA have been uncertain of Juul since four years ago when Juul's fruity flavors were blamed for the increase of underaged vaping.
An FDA order against Juul would have a negative impact for Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc., which in 2018 paid $12.8 billion for a 35% support in Juul which valued at about $35 billion. Underage vaping has decreased in the U.S. since FDA put restrictions to raise the legal purchase age for tobacco products to 21 and banned the sale of sweet and fruity e-cigarette refill cartridges
Full article link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/fda-to-order-juul-e-cigarettes-off-u-s-market-11655904689
SPARK UP YOUR PURPOSE - Fill in the blank
Fill in the blank to personalize your Quit Plan! Spark up your purpose and reach your end goal.
Biden Administration Plan to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarette
June 21, 2022
The Biden Administration and the FDA are committed to propose a rule by May 2023 to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes to minimally or non-addictive levels. Less addictive levels, in turn, would encourage millions of smokers to quit or switch to less harmful options. For this proposal to give maximum impact, the FDA would need to require a reduction in nicotine levels in all combustible tobacco products, not just cigarettes, to prevent switching to other harmful products.
Full link article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/06/21/nicotine-cigarettes-biden-administration-cut/
STAIRS OF SUCCESS
WE’RE HIRING
Vietnamese Tobacco Cessation Specialist
We're looking for a Tobacco Cessation Specialist to provide smoking and vaping cessation services to youth and adults in Orange County.
See link to apply.
You can also apply through us directly by sending your resume and cover letter to: Jaina.Pallasigui@ahmchealth.com
BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE JOB
Acquire experience in the public health and healthcare field
Reduce risk of premature death, improve health, and enhance quality of life for residents of OC
Work with diverse populations, work environments, and colleagues
Comprehensive employee health benefits package: 401(k), dental insurance, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bilingual - Fluent IN Vietnamese and English (read, write, speak) required!
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or related field preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to provide individual and large group counseling sessions for all audiences.
Competent in public speaking.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Please RSVP if you would like to sign up.
CALL 1-866-NEW LUNG (639-5864)
Free quit vaping classes are available.
*Must attend ALL CLASSES of 5 session class series.
Participants receive a FREE SUPPLY OF NICOTINE PATCHES.
Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency/Tobacco Use Prevention Program.