The marketing campaign has been so successful that Juul sales to teenagers rose from $200 million in 2017 to a projected $3.4 billion in 2019.

“We urge parents to have honest and open conversations with their loved ones—especially teenagers—about their use of THC oils and the need to stop using them immediately,” says Northern Westchester Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marla Koroly.

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

We Can Resist, an anti-vaping public service announcement (PSA) created by teenagers on Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) 50-member President’s Junior Leadership Council is being made available to media, schools, PTAs and community organizations. The PSA, which is also available on YouTube, was funded by a generous grant from the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation.

The release of the PSA coincides with rising concerns about the dangers of vaping as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified more than 1,000 cases of vaping–related lung disease with 26 deaths reported from 21 states as of October 11.

According to the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Marla Koroly, NWH has diagnosed five cases of vaping related lung injury over the past few weeks, one of whom was a 17-year-old. The hospital has been working with its medical staff, the CDC and the New York State Department of Health in the identification and treatment of these illnesses.

“Although patients with Vaping Related Lung Injury vape both nicotine and THC oils (tetrahydrocannabinol-the active ingredient in marijuana), it seems as though the illness may be related to additional chemicals that are put into THC oils,” says Dr. Koroly. “We urge parents to have honest and open conversations with their loved ones—especially teenagers—about their use of THC oils and the need to stop using them immediately.”

The We Can Resist PSA strives to educate young people by comparing big tobacco’s marketing of nicotine to the recent marketing campaign around vaping. Many teens who would never consider smoking cigarettes believe vaping is safe and are shocked to learn that one Juul contains as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. The marketing campaign has been so successful that Juul sales to teenagers rose from $200 million in 2017 to a projected $3.4 billion in 2019. In fact, a survey released by the National Institute of Health in December 2017, found that one in three high school students tried vaping in 2016.

“We are very proud of our President’s Junior Leadership Council,” says Amy Rosenfeld, MS, RD CDN, community educator, and coordinator of the Council, who worked with the students to create the PSA. “They are outraged that Juul created a new generation of nicotine addicts, and passionate in their efforts to educate their peers. We hope the We Can Resist PSA will be a wakeup call for anyone who vapes.”

The PSA is the latest anti-vaping effort on the part of NWH’s President’s Junior Leadership Council. Two years ago, the prevalence of vaping so alarmed the Council, it recommended the hospital’s community health education and outreach department address the problem. The resulting program—believed to be the only one of its kind—goes into high schools and middle schools to educate students about the hazards of vaping and conducts parent programs through school PTAs/PTOs to raise awareness of this growing health concern. To date, it has visited every high school and middle school in the hospital’s catchment districts, conducting programs for more than 3800 high school and middle school students, and parents.     

To view the We Can Resist PSA, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-caMT4C6NM

Image courtesy of Northern Westchester Hospital

About Northern Westchester Hospital

Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, provides quality, patient-centered care that is close to home through a unique combination of medical expertise, leading-edge technology, and a commitment to humanity. Over 650 highly-skilled physicians, state-of-the-art technology and professional staff of caregivers are all in place to ensure that you and your family receive treatment in a caring, respectful and nurturing environment. NWH has established extensive internal quality measurements that surpass the standards defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA) National Hospital Quality Measures. Our high-quality standards help to ensure that the treatment you receive at NWH is among the best in the nation. For more information, please visit http://www.nwhc.net and connect with us on Facebook.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, about 750 outpatient facilities and more than 13,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 70,000 employees – 16,000-plus nurses and 4,000 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We’re training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Dr. Kevin Hogan Restores Smiles in North Charleston, SC with Full Mouth Reconstructions

We can do wonderful things with porcelain veneers and orthodontics to give the patient the smile they are looking for.

North Charleston, SC (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

Those who are experiencing severe oral problems that affect the health of their mouth, teeth and quality of life can now have their concerns corrected through full mouth reconstruction offered by renown dentist, Dr. Kevin Hogan. Those in and around North Charleston, SC who experience gum disease, tooth decay, missing teeth or TMJ disorder can visit Dr. Hogan and his team to have their concerns treated and their mouth restored. Offering full-service dental care, most patients can have all their treatments performed in-house and experience a drastically improved quality of life.

“A full mouth reconstruction is when a patient has severely destroyed their teeth over a period of years, and they come in to have their bite and teeth restored to former function. A good candidate for a full mouth reconstruction is anyone who doesn’t like their smile,” says Dr. Hogan. “We can do wonderful things with porcelain veneers and orthodontics to give the patient the smile they are looking for.”

In order to restore the mouth to proper health and beauty, Dr. Hogan offers full mouth restoration services designed to each patient’s unique needs and goals. During a consultation appointment, Dr. Hogan evaluates the teeth, gums and jaw for issues of decay, gum disease, bite concerns or problems that may develop in the future. A treatment plan is then created to correct the problem areas and can include one or more of the following treatments:

• Porcelain veneers
• Dental crowns
• Invisalign® clear braces
• Teeth whitening
• Dental implants

Oral concerns such as gum disease and tooth decay have systemic effects, causing bacteria to spread throughout the body. These oral issues have been linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke and Alzheimer’s. By improving oral health and function, Dr. Hogan provides patients with improvement to their overall health as well.

Dr. Hogan also offers patients soothing sedation dentistry to help overcome anxiety, fear and discomfort. Sedation allows patients to receive multiple procedures during one sitting, making treatment quicker and more efficient overall. Once treatment is complete, patients can enjoy a more attractive smile and experience fully functioning teeth again.

Those interested in enhancing the health and appearance of their mouth through dental implants, gum disease treatment or full mouth reconstruction in or around North Charleston, SC are invited to connect with Dr. Hogan. To schedule a consultation at his Mt. Pleasant, SC office, contact the office by calling 843-216-0908 or by visiting their website at http://www.smilesbyhogan.com.

About the Dentist

Dr. Kevin Hogan is a general dentist providing individualized care for patients in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Dr. Hogan is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education courses to stay contemporary with the latest dental technologies. In addition, he has also completed coursework with the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and has lectured at the University of North Carolina, Emory University, the Saginaw Valley University and AUA-American University of Antigua on head and neck anatomy and oral pathology. Dr. Hogan is a member of the American Dental Association, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics, Academy of Laser Dentistry, International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics, Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, DOCS (the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation), International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the South Carolina Dental Association. He is also a past member of the American Straight Wire Orthodontic Association, Maxillofacial Orthopedic Growth and Development, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Functional Orthodontic Society. He and his team are dedicated to providing exceptional oral care to patients through personalized treatment plans. To learn more about the services offered by Dr. Hogan, please visit his website at http://www.smilesbyhogan.com or call 843-216-0908.

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We find that October is a busy month because there are so many wonderful schools, associations, and other community organizations and charities that are focused on fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness.

AMARILLO, Texas (PRWEB)
October 23, 2019

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, turning cities and states pink everywhere. Elite Sports Socks is pleased to announce that it supports Breast Cancer Awareness through its line of custom sports socks, which are often used to raise funds for this cause.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every year in America, from October 1 through October 31. It is an international health campaign that major breast cancer charities organize each October. This campaign is geared toward both increasing awareness of the disease and raising funds. Breast Cancer fundraising efforts typically support research to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure breast cancer. Part of the awareness component is to educate people about the disease and the importance of early screening.

While the list of fundraising ideas is endless, creating custom socks that can be branded with a logo, special colors, and tailored text can be a great way to support breast cancer awareness and to raise funds for a great cause.

“We find that October is a busy month because there are so many wonderful schools, associations, and other community organizations and charities that are focused on fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness,” Louis Louw, founder of Elite Sports Socks said. “Whether it’s kids raising money for school or adults in associations that want to make fundraising a little more fun, custom sports socks are a great option. They promote team spirit but also community togetherness. People love the options to customize the socks as they see fit and usually get really creative with how they design them. It’s a fun, engaging way to raise money for a great cause.”

Many teams, schools, associations, and organizations come to Elite Sports Socks in October each year to purchase socks at a low cost. They are able to submit a mock-up design to customize these socks and also have the benefit of receiving a detailed marketing plan to make any fundraising effort a success. The organizations can then sell these to other members of their own organization or of the community at large for $5-$8 more than their purchase price.

Most organizations that utilize custom sport socks as a breast cancer awareness fundraising tool report that they sell themselves. These specially-designed socks raise the spirits of everyone they touch and subsequently, raise money for those in the community who need it most. Once one person is seen wearing tailor-made socks, the rest of the community wants to jump on board as well, making it a self-sustaining effort.

“It really is exciting to see the ripple effect that this type of fundraising effort can have once people get really into it,” Louw said. “We’ve had customers report back to us that choosing custom sports socks as their fundraising tool blew the doors off of their initial fundraising goals.”

For more information or to place an order for your custom sports socks, visit Elite Sports Socks.

About Elite Sport Socks

Today Elite Sport Socks is a company full of sock fanatics. We’re so glad you found us and we’re thrilled to help you make your own socks.

Over the past five years, we have served hundreds of organizations and produced over 100,000 pairs of socks per year. We continue to improve our products and give customers the best possible service. Whether you have a ready-made design or would like us to help you make your own socks, we can deliver socks that will put a smile on your face.

We’re here to help you get the socks that will bring fun and unity to your team, school, or community. Please contact us with any questions you may have so we can partner today for your socks!

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