Guest Speaker: Kelly Henson-Evertz DNP, RNC-OB, CTTS, NCTTP
Hosted by: Desiree Simon, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
This podcast features a discussion about:
- Tobacco usage, cessation, and free resources for cessation assistance
Health disparities and how tobacco usage widens the gapNicotine addiction and why it is so hard to quitIncreased risk for disease and death among older adults who use tobacco/nicotine containing productsThe importance of provider knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy to treat those who want to quit and best practices informationWhere individuals can receive FREE help through Area Health Education Centers (AHEC); (in English and Spanish) and Tobacco Free Florida (TFF) all over the state of Florida*The LGBTQI+ population is disproportionately impacted by tobacco usage and targeting by tobacco industry marketing
*Tobacco use and dependence is the single biggest avoidable risk factor for tobacco related disease and premature death
*It is never too late to quit and the benefits of quitting begin as soon as 20 minutes after quitting
*Help is also available outside of Florida by calling the National Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.5M with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.**