Michigan Department
of Community Health (MDCH) Resources
MDCH Health Promotions and Publications
Tobacco Section 109 Michigan Ave., 8th Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
517-335-8376 or 517-335-9125 www.michigan.gov/tobacco
The MDCH Tobacco Section is a good source of general information about
tobacco and tobacco cessation, as well as statistics about tobacco use
in the state and nationwide. Visit its Web site for:
a list of health plans that cover tobacco cessation
programs;
a list of local tobacco control coalitions and
regional resource persons who work to prevent youth access to tobacco;
information about the Tobacco Retailer Information
Kit, with resources for retail establishments where tobacco is sold;
ordering information for the Quit Kit in two versions
(standard and for pregnant women), which offers motivation and strategies
for quitting smoking;
a searchable database of Quit-Smoking Programs
throughout Michigan; and
information and data regarding smoking around children.
Health Promotion Clearinghouse www.hpclearinghouse.org
The tobacco portion of the MDCH Health Promotions Clearinghouse offers
tobacco cessation resource materials, including: the Michigan Guide
to Smoke Free Dining; Restaurant Kits; and Expectant Mother's Quit Kits.
Order these materials online or call the Clearinghouse (toll-free) at
800-537-5666.
Michigan Smokers Quit Kit(available as as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)* The Michigan Smoker's Quit Kit is like a toolbox with all the tools smokers need to quit smoking for good. There are three steps of quitting in the kit. Step 1 offers facts about smoking that can help smokers decide if they ’re ready to quit. Step 2 helps smokers come up with a plan and prepare themselves to stop smoking. Step 3 is devoted to helping former smokers stay smoke-free and adjust to their new life as a non-smoker.
Michigan Providers Tobacco Cessation Tool Kit www.michigancancer.org/WhatWeDo/
tob-providerstoolkit.cfm
A collection of resources, some of which can be used as patient handouts and others of which are targeted to healthcare providers.
Michigan's Multi-Cultural Network (comprised of African-American, Arab-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino,
and Native-American agencies funded by the Michigan Department of Community
Health)
The goal of this network is to disseminate culturally appropriate materials
about tobacco use and to raise awareness about the impact of tobacco
use on minority communities. The network also seeks to raise awareness
among the general public about communities of color and issues regarding
tobacco use. For information, contact Sonji Revis at 517-335-9898 (smithsl@michigan.gov).
Smoke-Free Environments Law Project The Center for Social Gerontology, Inc.
2307 Shelby Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-665-1126 www.tcsg.org/sfelp/home.htm
The Smoke-Free Environments Law Project (SFELP) is a statewide project
funded by the Tobacco Section of the Michigan Department of Community
Health. SFELP provides cost-free information, consultation and advice
for Michigan businesses, local units of government, and residents regarding
policies and practices to protect employees and the general public from
the harmful effects of secondhand smoke and to address the legal requirements
and liability issues related to secondhand smoke.
Tobacco is Killing (and Costing) Your Constituents — The Cost of Tobacco in Michigan, 2005
Tobacco use causes not only lung cancer, but many more health problems, as well. These tables show the tobacco-related health and economic burdens borne by Michigan residents. Data for each Michigan legislative district is presented; sources of the data can be found on the last page of each document.
American Cancer Society (ACS): Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women www.cancer.org/docroot/COM/content/div_NE/COM_11_1x_
Cancer_Facts_for_Lesbian_and_Bisexual_Women.asp
The most common types of cancer among women are breast, lung, colon, uterine, and ovarian. Several studies suggest that lesbians and bisexual women get less routine care than other women, including breast and cervical cancer screening. The reasons for this include: low rates of health insurance; fear of discrimination; and past negative experience with health care providers. The ACS has created this brochure to help raise awareness. The brochure contains information about risk factors, as well as prevention and early detection recommendations for breast, gynecological, lung, skin, and colon cancers. To order copies of the booklet, contact your local ACS office or phone ACS toll-free at 800-ACS-2345.
American Lung Association report — State of Tobacco Control: 2007 www.stateoftobaccocontrol.org The American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control: 2007 report tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the state and federal level and assigns grades to tobacco control laws and regulations enacted as of Jan. 1, 2008. This report is a call to action for national and state elected officials: Meet the challenge and enact strong tobacco control laws so that everyone in the United States can breathe easier. Visitors to this site can view state grades or view national grades to see how the federal government performed.
Institute of Medicine — Ending the Tobacco Problem: A Blueprint for the Nation www.iom.edu/CMS/3793/20076/43179.aspx Ending the Tobacco Problem generates a blueprint for the nation in the struggle to reduce tobacco use. The report reviews effective prevention and treatment interventions, and considers a set of new tobacco control policies for adoption by federal and state governments. Carefully constructed with two distinct parts, the book first provides background information on the history and nature of tobacco use, developing the context for the policy blueprint proposed in the second half of the report. The book offers broad-reaching recommendations targeting federal, state, local, nonprofit and for-profit entities. It also identifies the benefits to society when fully implementing effective tobacco control interventions and policies.
Inside Cancer Internet Site http://insidecancer.org
This award-winning Web site, operated by the Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, offers users a multimedia guide to cancer biology. Through animations and expert interviews, visitors learn the hallmarks of cancer, cancer causes and prevention, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and cancer pathways. The site was produced by a grant from the National Center for Research Resources, a component of the National Institutes of Health.
National Cancer Institute — "Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle" http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov
This site offers a reliable source for individuals and healthcare providers who are seeking: risk information for six common cancer types (breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin); steps to reduce an individual's risk; tips for understanding cancer news stories; and tools an individual can use with his/her provider to manage his/her cancer risk.
Southeastern Michigan's Tobacco Counteradvertising Contest Web Site www.counteradvertising.com
This site presents the winning entries in all the Southeastern Michigan Tobacco Counteradvertising Contests since 2002, as well as a variety of other information for those looking to counter tobacco companies' advertising and marketing campaigns.
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(Michigan Department of Community Health; November 2008) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*