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Healthy Air for Kids

On Oct. 5, Dr. Michael Fiore, UW-CTRI executive director, announced the launch of Healthy Air for Kids.  It's a new initiative which will encourage parents to talk to their child’s doctor about quitting smoking—not just for their health, but for the health of their children. For the news release on the campaign, click here.

Dr. Michael Fiore
Dr. Michael Fiore announces
the Healthy Air for Kids Campaign,
holding up two posters for waiting rooms

Webcast
To watch the webcast announcing the program and including insightful presentations from Fiore as well as Dr. John Meurer and Judy Fitzpatrick, RN:

Pilot Sites
This project will be piloted at 20 healthcare organizations throughout Wisconsin. If your organization would like to be considered for this project, contact your local UW-CTRI regional outreach specialist by clicking here. In April, the Healthy Air for Kids materials will be available for organizations to print and use to encourage parents who smoke to talk to their doctor and call the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line for help with quitting.

More Information
For more information specifically for pediatricians interested in treating tobacco use, click here.


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