July: Quit Smoking, Vaping and Tobacco Use

Listen to Your Heart

What does smoking actually do to your body that puts you at risk for heart disease?

Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by 2 to 4 times.
Women who smoke have a 25 percent higher risk of developing heart disease as compared to men who smoke.
Continuing to smoke throughout your life shaves 13-14 years off of it.

So, despite beliefs to the contrary, smoking doesn’t just cause a risk for lung cancer.

The challenge in July will be to complete a short quiz to test your knowledge of vaping/smoking. For completing the quiz, you will be entered into a drawing for one of the following prizes:

$50 Visa Gift Card
Bean Bag Yard Game

SoutheastHEALTH can help show you how to successfully kick the habit for good. Learn More

Tips for Success

Deal with Urges

Whether physical or mental, learn your triggers and make a plan to address them. Avoid situations that make you want to smoke or use tobacco until you're confident that you can handle them.

Get Active

Physical activity can help you manage the stress and cravings when quitting. You'll feel better, too. HealthPoint Fitness can help. No matter your age, skill level or interests, we're here to support you. Our instructors and professional trainers are dedicated to helping you safely maintain or improve your well-being. Reaching your fitness goals is our focus.

Handle Stress

Learn other healthy ways to manage the stress of quitting.

Get Support

A buddy system or support program can help you with some of the common struggles of quitting.

Stick With It

Quitting tobacco takes a lot of willpower. Reward yourself when you reach milestones and forgive yourself if you take a step backward. Get back on course as soon as possible to stay on track and kick the habit for good.

Helpful Resources

Health Library

The health library on sehealth.org offers a wide variety of articles, tools and infographics to inspire people to improve their health.

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Patient Portal

mySEHealth provides easy online access to your own medical record by providing a secure online website that gives patients convenient 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere with an internet connection. You can even email your provider’s office, schedule/cancel appointments, or refill a prescription directly from the portal.

Request Access to mySEHealth

MPower: Empowerment for a Healthier, Happier Life

MPower is a regional initiative committed to improving the health of those affected by chronic disease, providing you with the tools you need to better manage your symptoms and see your world differently.

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Heart Health Risk Assessment

Complete a quick Health Risk Assessment to determine your heart health score and uncover opportunities for improvement.

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