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More than 1,000 people are killed every day by cigarettes. Ob-gyns are in a unique position to play a leading role in helping smokers kick the habit. Click the following links if you're a provider or...
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March 2013
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Washington, DC -- Birth control pills containing drospirenone may have a slightly higher risk of blood clots than other oral contraceptives (OC), but any increased risk remains very low, according to...
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October 2012
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BackNew York State Smokers’ Quitline
Patients looking to quit smoking can call
the New York State Smokers’ Quitline at
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
C...
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September 2012
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Back
The 5A’s – (for those ready to quit)
The 5R’s – (for those not ready to quit)
A Guide to Quit Smoking Methods – (link to National Tobacco...
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September 2012
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Key Resources
CLICK HERE for fact sheets, posters and more from the
NYS Smokers’ Quitline
Nysmokefree.com
Smokefree.gov – (for providers)
Links to Help Pa...
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September 2012
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(From NY Smokers’ Quitline website)
Back
Details of billing and coding requirements can be found HERE
Medicaid
Medicare
Many health plans cover smoking cessation counseling by clin...
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September 2012
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Before you Implement Smoking Cessation Program
Developing an Office Protocol
Smoking Survey
How to Counsel Your Patients on Quitting
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September 2012
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Before you Implement…
Developing an Office Protocol
Smoking Survey
How to Counsel Your Patients on Quitting
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August 2012
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Washington, DC – An estimated $17 billion is spent each year to treat the roughly 2 million osteoporosis-related bone fractures that occur in the US annually, according to practice guidelines i...
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August 2012
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Quitlines provide a valuable, 24-hour resource for patients who struggle with smoking cessation. On a state and nation level Quitlines offer counseling and access to local resources.
New Y...
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June 2012
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Print FREE smoking cessation posters.
CLICK HERE to print ...
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June 2012
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New York State Smokers’ Quitline:
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
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June 2012
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Get Staff On Board
Ensure your entire staff is aware of the program and properly trained on protocols. The success of the project will depend on all members of your staff (receptionists, nurse...
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June 2012
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Some patients may not be ready to kick the habit – but they may respond to a motivational intervention. They can be motivated to consider a quit attempt with the"5 R's": Relevance, Risks, Rewards, R...
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June 2012
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Counseling Your Patients on Smoking Cessation
Evidence demonstrates that even brief clinical
interventions can significantly increase the rates atwhich p...
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June 2012
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Starting a new protocol in your office can be challenging. It takes time to train staff and divide tasks. Please use this checklist to develop a smoking cessation implementation strategy ...
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June 2012
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Many public health policies have been implemented in recent years, on both the state and national level, which have promoted a decrease in tobacco use. These policies include smoke-free r...
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June 2012
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FAQ065
What are the dangers of smoking?
Smoking is a leading cause of death in women. Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than any other type of cancer, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Anot...
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June 2012
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Los peligros de fumar
Fumar es una de las principales causas de muerte en
las mujeres. El cáncer de pulmón provoca la muerte
de más mujeres que cualquier otro tipo de cáncer,
incluido el...
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May 2012
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns should provide the same comprehensive gynecologic health care to lesbians and bisexual women as they do to heterosexual women, including Pap tests, according to a new Commit...
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April 2012
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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) has signed on as a national partner and key content reviewer for text4baby, the first free health texting servi...
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February 2012
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More than 1,000 people are killed every day by cigarettes. A woman who smokes shortens her life by several years. Smoking increases a woman’s risk of cancer, heart disease, and ...
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November 2011
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Washington, DC -- Prematurity is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality in the US. While many preterm births are spontaneous, some babies that could be born at full-term are delivered earl...
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November 2011
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Number 503
ABSTRACT: Tobacco use negatively affects every organ system and is the most prevalent cause of premature death for adults within the United States. Compared with women who are nonsmokers, women who s...
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September 2011
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FAQ170
Why is smoking bad during pregnancy?
If a woman smokes when she is pregnant, her baby is exposed to harmful chemicals such as tar, nicotine, and carbon monoxide. Nicotine causes blood vessels to cons...
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August 2011
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