-
The Quit Line has sent a free two-week starter kit of nicotine patches, lozenges, or gum to eligible tobacco users for some time. Now, for a limited time, the Quit Line will offer eight weeks of free medication.
-
In Wisconsin, 32% of high school students have tried e-cigarettes and 20% consider themselves current users.Senator Tammy Baldwin is introducing legislation to increase the education about the dangers of vaping and increase oversight of the e-cigarette industry.
-
In 2019, the legal age to buy tobacco rose from 18 to 21.In that year, the rate of selling tobacco to underage people was around 5.5%. This year, it rose to 13.6%.
-
Many parents will be checking their kid's Halloween candy tonight to make sure everything is safe for them.Local health officials are also urging parents to check or talk with their teens about candy-flavored vapes.
-
The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is adding new benefits for those looking to quit tobacco or nicotine
-
The Northwoods Tobacco-Free Coalition wants to better understand how local communities value the health of their local area.
-
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would bring the state into compliance with federal law and raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
-
A Wisconsin health report found underage tobacco sales went up significantly last year.Changes in federal law and an increase smoking imagery could be behind it.
-
The Marathon County Health Department reminds tobacco retailers that the legal age to purchase tobacco is 21, and has been for one year.Health Educator…
-
After a sharp increase in sales of tobacco products to minors, the Northwoods Tobacco Free Coalition is sponsoring two free training sessions for…