Who is Breathe Easy, Grant County?
Breathe Easy, Grant County is a coalition of volunteers who are passionate
about making a difference in the health of Grant County residents. The
coalition members are dedicated in their efforts in addressing the leading
cause of preventable death, disease, and disability in the United States,
tobacco use.
In Grant County alone, nearly 17,000 adults smoke daily; this is 30.8%
of our adult population. Our county health rankings continue to be affected
by the increase in tobacco and nicotine use amongst our young people and
mothers who smoke while pregnant.
It is Breathe Easy, Grant County’s goal to be a key component in
the education of prevention, intervention, and cessation in our community.
Start your quit attempt today by enrolling in the Indiana Tobacco Quitline
or accessing the accredited resources provided below.
FOR TEENS:
FOR PARENTS:
- https://www.quitnowindiana.com/quit
- Talk with Your Teen About E-cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents (Office
of the Surgeon General)
- Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Teachers and Parents: That USB Stick Might Be an E-cigarette (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
- E-cigarettes and Youth: What Parents Need to Know (Office of the Surgeon General)
FOR ADULTS:
FOR PROVIDERS:
If you are interested in additional information, scheduling an education
event or becoming a member of the Breathe Easy, Grant County Tobacco Coalition,
please contact Amiee Ingram, Tobacco Coalition Program Coordinator
at 765-660-7202 or amiee.ingram@Marion Health.net.