Community Vaping Educational Event-April 29

CHI Health St. Francis and the Hall County Tobacco Free Coalition are hosting a free educational event for the community at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 29 at the Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W 2nd St. “Learn the Truth: Vaping 101” exposes that most e-cigarettes tobacco products contain nicotine, even brands claiming to be “nicotine-free.” It will also explore the health risks including irreversible lung damage and lung disease.

E-cigarettes usage amongst youth has become an epidemic according to the American Lung Association–20% (5 million) of all youth use e-cigarettes, a 135% increase in just two years.

This presentation is free to the community. Pre-registration is not required. 

For more information, contact the Regional Cancer Center at St. Francis by calling at (308) 398-8912.

More About E-cigarettes and Lung Health https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/lung-health

The American Lung Association is very concerned that we are at risk of losing another generation to tobacco-caused diseases as the result of e-cigarettes.

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine concluded there is "substantial evidence" that if a youth or young adult uses an e-cigarette, they are at increased risk of using traditional cigarettes.

The Food and Drug Administration has not found any e-cigarette to be safe and effective in helping smokers quit.