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October Letter to the Editor: Breast Cancer & Tobacco Use
Dear Editor, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Chances are you or someone you know has been affected by this terrible disease....
Lake County Tobacco Free Coalition
Oct 9, 20241 min read
September Letter to the Editor: Raising the Tobacco Tax
Dear Editor: Lawmakers will soon get down to the business of addressing a $1 billion shortfall in the state’s Medicaid budget. Tackling a...
Nicole Otis
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Empowering Educators Through Wellness: SMART Goals & Cancer Prevention at GCSC’s Professional Development Day
On August 9, 2024, CANI partnered with the Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) to bring an energetic and refreshing start to the new school year. As educators prepared to launch a new school year, CANI was invited to host two sessions centered around mental health, wellness, and cancer prevention. We were honored to welcome two experts from the University of Chicago: Dr. Emma Brett, a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience

Kirsten Robinon
Aug 8, 20243 min read


This video from CNN gives some great tips to use when trying to quit smoking!
Truth initiative states, "In 12 states – a region we call “Tobacco Nation” that spans Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana,...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Have you already quit smoking?
We want to hear your story! Comment below why you quit! And if you're ready to quit, contact the Indiana Quitline 1 (800) QUIT-NOW...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jul 6, 20231 min read


Grow Food
Today is the day! This year, we're challenging you to #growfoodnottobacco! Our goal is to encourage governments to end tobacco growing...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Know someone who thinks vaping is safe? That it relieves their stress? That it isn’t addictive?
They’re not alone. The vaping industry has A LOT of people hazed and confused. Urge them to text INDIANA to 873373 and get the support...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Mar 17, 20231 min read


Think vaping without nicotine is safe?
NOPE! Nicotine-free vaping can still: Irritate the respiratory system Trigger inflammation Harm blood vessels Cause cell death Yikes!...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Mar 16, 20231 min read


All Vapes have Risks!
For help quitting, call 1.800.QUIT.NOW or visit text READY to 34191
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Mar 15, 20231 min read


Excerpt from Letter to the Editor - Resolution to Quit
The new year is here and a great time for fresh starts. If you’re a tobacco user, the best thing you can do this year is to make a quit...
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Jan 12, 20231 min read


What does Vaping Do To Your Lungs
Photo Credit: Medical News Today
Community Advocates of Northern Indiana
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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