Center for a Tobacco-Free Finger Lakes

11/07/2025

Know the facts.

11/07/2025

https://ash.org/

11/07/2025

Teens struggle to quit va**ng! **e

Overall youth va**ng prevalence declined in recent years, but users may have 'hardened'

11/06/2025

Know Your Resources, Know Your Rights
Everyone deserves access to care and community support. The Know Your Rights Toolkit, shared by New York State Commissioner of Health James McDonald, MD, offers clear, practical information to help immigrant families understand their rights and find services in their community. CLICK LINK HERE:

New York State resources available to everyone, including immigrants.

11/03/2025

Can quitting smoking mid-life improve your brain health? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mid-life-smoking-cessation-may-preserve-cognition-2025a1000sir?ecd=mkm_ret_251101_mscpmrk_psych_addiction_etid7842194&uac=184521CZ&impID=7842194

Smoking cessation in mid-to-late life is linked to slower cognitive decline in memory and verbal fluency compared to smoking continuance, new research shows.

11/03/2025

Can digital gaming tools affect smoking rates? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/digital-gaming-tools-cut-smoking-rates-2025a1000o5r?ecd=mkm_ret_251101_mscpmrk_psych_addiction_etid7842194&uac=184521CZ&impID=7842194
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Gamification in digital health apps boosts short-term quit rates for smoking, though sustaining engagement over time remains a key challenge.

11/01/2025

Sarah and Emily had a successful day networking, sharing information and distributing resources at the LECOM Health Expo!

11/01/2025

10/30/2025

is almost here! 💙 This November, join us in raising awareness and taking action toward a future free from diabetes — because it all matters. As the ADA celebrates 85 years, we honor the progress made — and we’re not stopping until there’s a cure. 💪 Learn how you can join the fight to end diabetes — read our full press release at bit.ly/4hzP8Fi.

10/30/2025

Help shape the future of Downtown Rochester!

We’re gathering community input on our Four Corners proposal — a bold plan to reimagine the heart of downtown through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Take the survey: cityofrochester.gov/DRIsurvey

10/30/2025

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Ni****ne pouches are an increasingly popular replacement for smoking or e-cigarettes. But when young kids get hold of them, the results can be dangerous.