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Breathe DC

@BreatheDC

Ensure that every breath counts by promoting healthy lifestyles through advocacy, education and programs in underserved communities in WDC. #EveryBreathCounts

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This #LungHealthDay, we are celebrating a champion who has fought for decades to prevent lung disease while also treating lung diseases in his practice: Dr. Alfred Munzer. Learn his story here: ow.ly/pSLQ50LjpEI #LungHealth @LungAssociation @ASHorg


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Residents have access to free KN95 masks, flu shots, vaccinations, boosters, take-home rapid antigen tests as well as a new self-administered PCR test — all in one place. Here are today's COVID Centers. For more info visit coronavirus.dc.gov/covidcenters

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We're at the 2022 DC Calls It Quits Summit! Our community is stronger together in the fight to free DC from tobacco. #dcquits @tobaccofreedc


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Dr. Farley @_DCHealth: So here’s where we need to focus, helping folks quit, enforcing the flavors ban when it goes into force and media campaigns. #dcquits @tobaccofreedc

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Dr. Farley @_DCHealth: Tobacco companies are spending their dollars at retailers, at point of sale. So that’s where we need to be. #dcquits @tobaccofreedc

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Dr. Farley @_DCHealth: Prevalence used to be around 20% and now it’s around 10%. That doesn’t just happen, it’s the result of effective policies put in place. @tobaccofreedc #dcquits

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Dr. Farley of @_DCHealth: Tobacco contributes to every major cause of death in DC, exceeding Covid. That’s the bad news. #dcquits @tobaccofreedc

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We’re exciting to join the @tobaccofreedc Quits Week Summit today! Chair Liz Furgurson’s welcome address: “How can we work together, learn together and work to become stronger together?” #DCquits

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"There is, however, something especially insidious about [@kencen] aligning the tobacco industry with performances aimed at preschoolers, children and other youths." - Rebecca Perl, @VitalStrat in @washingtonpost

The @kencen is taking large donations from some of the world’s biggest tobacco corporations. Writing in @washingtonpost, we call on the center to stop taking money from manufacturers of this deadly, addictive product. Read our op-ed: vitalstrat.org/3L48LoR

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Breathe DC Reposted

New data shows #CV hospital admissions increased between 2004-2017 for those with a cancer diagnosis. This underscores the importance of prevention, how can clinicians mitigate risk and promote prevention? Read more: ow.ly/QE3Y50KtPk2

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We're Stronger Together in the Fight Against Tobacco! The 2022 DC Tobacco Control Summit is in-person and online, Thursday, September 22nd. Expert panels, community roundtable discussions, DC tobacco-free goals. Register Now - Space is Limited! 2022dcquits.eventbrite.com #dcquits

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Right now, 7 in 10 smokers want to quit. We can help with classes, counseling and support. Visit breathedc.org/cessation/ #breathehealthy


Ready to quit smoking? Breathe DC offers cessation counseling and support to help you quit. Get more info and get started here: breathedc.org/cessation-coun… #tobaccofreedc


Register Now! The 2022 DC Quits Summit, Sept. 22nd at 10am-3pm The 2022 DC Quits Summit is September 22nd. This year's theme is "Stronger Together: Building Community Connections and Partnerships." DC Tobacco Free Coalition invites members, allies and 2022dcquits.eventbrite.com


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Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭❗️ #WNTD2022 focuses attention on the environmental damage caused by the tobacco industry & its products & calls for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction it is causing #FCTCProtectsOurPlanet youtube.com/watch?v=cd20GT…


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Thank you @ChmnMendelson and @councilofdc for protecting our kids from Big Tobacco in the FY23 Budget! #tobaccofreedc

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DC residents: Come learn about DC's new flavored tobacco law & share your opinion on May 26th at our virtual town hall. Register at breathedc.org/townhall

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Happy Thanksgiving from Breathe DC. We are thankful for our many allies, donors and supporters who make every breath count in the District.

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Thank you @MayorBowser for signing the Flavored Tobacco Products Prohibition Amendment Act to protect our kids from Big Tobacco and advance health equity in DC! #tobaccofreedc

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Breathe DC Reposted

Thank you Councilmembers for your leadership passing the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act! @kenyanmcduffie @tweetelissa @CMCHenderson @BrianneKNadeau @brookepintodc @marycheh @charlesallen @VinceGrayWard7

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