Tobacco Reduction
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention
Resources To Stop Smoking
Commit to Quit: Free 5-class group program for anyone who would like to reduce or stop their tobacco or nicotine use.
Commit to Quit is a 5-class group program for anyone who would like to reduce or stop their tobacco or nicotine use. Learn about your triggers, setting realistic goals and how to start reducing. Learn about behaviours that work and tips and tricks to get you on your way. Find out about quit medications and how they might work for you.
Two upcoming sessions to choose from being held online via MS Teams or Phone-In Option.
Date: Wednesday Afternoons, January 15, 2025 to February 12, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
or
Date: Wednesday Evenings, January 15, 2025 to February 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Registration deadline is January 8, 2025. To register please email [email protected] or phone toll free 1-877-979-9355.
IERHA Staff NRT Reimbursement
This program is to support IERHA staff and/or their immediate family member(s) who currently smoke and wish to quit or reduce their tobacco use. Nicotine replacement therapy is not right for everyone. Please discuss with your health care provider to see if NRT is right for you. This program is sponsored by the IERHA TVC Committee, with funding from the Manitoba Government.
Tobacco and Vaping Prevention
VAPING 101 – Modules for Middle Years
For middle years students – six vaping information modules, handouts and activities. Five information modules can be taught in any order. Jeopardy, is a fun way to wrap up. Modules made available courtesy of Prairie Mountain Health.
If you are an educator and would like to receive the Vaping 101 Modules please email [email protected].
Week One Module: All About Vaping
Power point and activities for teachers of middle years – Mechanics of vaping, types of vape products, ingredients in vape products.
Week Two Module: Vaping 101 – the Harms
Power point and activities for teachers of middle years students – Health harms of nicotine dependency, harms to heart and lung, memory and thinking.
Week Three Module: Vaping 101 – the Marketing
Power point and activities for teachers of middle years students – Targeted marketing by tobacco industry – tactics to get youth hooked.
Module 4: Why Do People Vape
Power point and activities for teachers of middle years students – Why do teens vape – curiosity, influencers, social influences, stress reduction.
Module 5: Vaping 101 – Saying “No”
Power point and activities for teachers of middle years students – Reasons, strategies and tools to say, “no.”
Module 6: Jeopardy
Power point and activities for teachers of middle years students – Fun, interactive wrap-up activity.
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2024 Poster Contest Winners
2023 Poster Contest Winners
