Hawaii Matters

Gerrit DeWeese of Hawaii Department of Health, Valerie Smalley of Kapi'olani Smokefree Families on Tobacco Use Prevention, Cessation, Quitline (2025) Hawaii Matters


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Recent studies have shown how smoking, vaping, and general tobacco use can deter individuals from exercise and general social interactions, leading to isolation.
Host Kathy With a K talks story with Gerrit DeWeese, Public Health Educator, Tobacco Prevention & Control Section with Hawai’i State Department of Health [Hawaii QuitLine], and Valerie Smalley, Tobacco Treatment Specialist at Kapio’lani Smokefree Families Program.
Gerrit shares his story to help others break their nicotine habit. Valerie Smalley works with individuals and families who want to quit using tobacco products and vaping materials.


The reasons to stop any habit are unique to each person. The Hawaii Tobacco Quitline is available resource on your healthier life journey at 1-800-QUITNOW and at Kapi'olani Smokefree Families' programs.


Find information at HawaiiQuitline.org

Find more at Kapi'olani Smokefree Families Tobacco and Nicotine CessationFor HAWAII MATTERS inquiries, email: [email protected]

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