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For Pediatricians
Helping Parents and Teens Quit for the Health of Families

Quit Line Tests Services for Smokers Age 13-24
UW-CTRI is offering a study to test Quit Line services for smokers age 13-24. To participate, smokers should call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for help plus a free thank-you gift. To learn more, click here.

Why Treat?
Dr. John Meurer, named 2005 Wisconsin Pediatrician of the Year by the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, treats parental tobacco dependence with a passion. To read why he treats parents who smoke, click here.

PowerPoint on Treatment
To view an evidence-based presentation on treating tobacco use among parents, click here.

Healthy Air for Kids
Healthy Air for Kids is a new initiative to help parents quit smoking for the health of their children. It offers training, technical assistance and materials for clinics and health systems. For more about Healthy Air for Kids, click here.

If you're interested in having your organization participate, contact your local UW-CTRI regional outreach specialist by clicking here.


 

UW-CTRI Outreach Specialist Mary Balistreri with Pediatrician Dr. John Meurer

UW-CTRI Outreach Specialist Mary Balistreri assists Dr. John Meurer and his colleagues with treating tobacco use among parents. To locate your local UW-CTRI Outreach specialist, click here.

More About Tobacco Treatment

Materials

Training and Technical Assistance Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line
Education Information by Profession Case for Tobacco Treatment
How Other Providers Treat Tobacco Use Clinical Practice Guideline

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