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The Tobacco Control Initiative strives to help Louisianians become tobacco free!

08/01/2026

Today is World Lung Cancer Day.

You may be eligible for lung screening if you meet the following criteria:

-Ages 50 to 80 years old: The recommended age window for annual checks.

-20-Pack Year History: Smoked an average of one pack of ci******es a day for 20 years.

-Current or Past Smoker: Currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let TCI help you decide if a lung screening is right for you, or speak to your healthcare provider at your next scheduled appointment.

Contact TCI for help today: https://redcap.link/tcisupport

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07/29/2026

☀️ Summer is all about backyard barbecues, family reunions, pool parties, and making memories with the people we love.

As you gather with family and friends this season, remember that there's no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke—even outdoors, smoke can drift toward children and others nearby.

Children are especially vulnerable because their lungs are still developing.

Exposure to secondhand smoke can increase their risk of asthma attacks, respiratory infections, ear infections, and other health problems.

One simple way to help protect the kids in your life is to make your home, car, and outdoor gathering spaces to***co-free.

This summer, let's create healthier spaces where everyone can laugh, play, and breathe a little easier.

💬 How does your family keep summer gatherings healthy and smoke-free? Share your ideas below!

07/28/2026

Congratulations to TCI's LCRC Summer Research Scholar, Imille Woodard. We are so proud of you! 🎉🎉

07/16/2026

☀️ Summer is for making memories.

Whether you're firing up the grill, heading to the beach, cheering from the ballpark, or enjoying time with family, choosing to live to***co-free means more energy for the moments that matter.

Quitting smoking doesn't just benefit your health—it helps protect your loved ones from secondhand smoke and gives you more time to enjoy life's simple pleasures.

This summer, take one step toward a healthier future. Every smoke-free day is a victory.

🚭 Thinking about quitting? TCI has free resources and support to help you succeed. Sign up today: https://redcap.link/tcisupport

06/24/2026

Strong isn’t ignoring your health. Strong is taking control of it. 💪

Men who quit smoking or va**ng improve their heart health, lung function, energy levels, and overall quality of life in a matter of days.

Whether you’ve tried before or are thinking about quitting for the first time, support is available.

This Men’s Health Awareness Month, challenge yourself to take the first step toward becoming to***co-free.

Sign up to live to***co-free today: https://redcap.lsuhsc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=DPMRA8NLML

06/22/2026

Youth va**ng is a major public health challenge facing Louisiana's young people.

Recently, TCI Director Dr. Michael Celestin, Jr. joined public health leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, community advocates, and policymakers for a regional town hall focused on addressing youth va**ng and reducing youth access to to***co products.

Hosted by the Louisiana Campaign for To***co-Free Living (TFL), in partnership with the New Orleans Health Department, the participants discussed practical, evidence-informed strategies to protect the health of our youth.

As healthcare and public health professionals, we each have a role to play in prevention—whether through patient education, community engagement, policy advocacy, or supporting to***co cessation efforts.

Preventing ni****ne addiction before it starts and helping users who want to quit requires collaboration across sectors and a shared commitment to creating healthier environments for Louisiana's youth.

What do you believe is the most effective strategy for reducing youth va**ng in your community? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

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06/16/2026

We're excited to announce the launch of the To***co Control Initiative's new LinkedIn page!

We’ll be sharing to***co cessation news, research, resources, training opportunities, program updates, and stories from partners working to create healthier communities across Louisiana.

Together, we can strengthen to***co prevention and cessation efforts and make a greater impact across our state.

We invite you to follow our page, engage with our content, and help us expand our reach by sharing it with your colleagues and networks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/latci/?viewAsMember=true

06/15/2026

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month — and there’s no better time to take a step toward a healthier future.

Quitting to***co can lower your risk of heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, and other serious health conditions. The benefits start almost immediately, and it’s never too late to quit.

This June, make the choice to live longer. Live stronger. Live to***co-free.

Start your quit journey today: https://redcap.lsuhsc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=DPMRA8NLML

05/31/2026

🚭 World No To***co Day 🚭

Today serves as a reminder that every step toward a to***co-free life is a step toward better health, cleaner air, and a stronger future.

Whether you’re quitting, supporting someone who is, or spreading awareness — your efforts matter.

Choose health. Choose life. Say no to to***co and sign up to get help to quit smoking today: https://redcap.link/tcisupport

05/17/2026

Menthol ci******es have been heavily marketed in Black communities for decades — contributing to higher rates of to***co-related disease and addiction.

This No Menthol Sunday, we stand together to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and support healthier futures.

Menthol makes smoking easier to start and harder to quit, but the Louisiana To***co Control Initiative (TCI) can help you start your quit journey today.

💚 Talk to your family.
💚 Support quitting efforts.
💚 Sign up today: https://redcap.link/tcisupport

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