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John (Matt) Lawrence: Perseverance Pays Off
Matt Lawrence came to the Wellness@Work Program dipping a can of tobacco every day, having made multiple “practice attempts” without sustaining abstinence. He hated the control that tobacco exerted over him. In his position as Deputy Fire Chief, he wanted to be a good role model and had become weary of hiding his tobacco use.
Susan Hinson: “I can hang out with my grandchildren”
May 2, 2017 will mark two years of Susan Hinson’s quitting cigarettes, and is also the due date for her first grandchild! She feels excited about the baby’s arrival and also pleased that she doesn’t have to worry about her smoking affecting the child.
Flavors influence appeal and use of most tobacco products, especially for youth
UNC researchers led by Dr. Adam Goldstein concluded in … Read more
High blood pressure? Not me.
High blood pressure is a serious health risk that opens … Read more
John T. Henley Sr. Endowment Launched to Provide Training for Family Medicine Leaders
Established in 2011 to honor former Senator Henley’s ad … Read more
Severe burns, injuries from e-cigarette explosions go under-reported across the country
In a new British Medical Journal editorial, UNC School … Read more
Living Healthy Open House illustrates the power of peer support
UNC Family Medicine hosted a Living Healthy Open House … Read more
UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke Team Up to Reduce Tobacco Use
Duke University and the University of North Carolina at … Read more