His grandson did not like the way he smelled, so this Veteran joined VA’s “Thinking About Quitting?” program and quit smoking after decades of a pack-a-day. “He didn’t want tobacco to control him.”
Quitting smoking improves the health of your entire body. It not only lowers your risk for cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus and bladder, but also sharpens your vision, increases the effectiveness of some medications and may help in alleviating chronic pain.
VA’s Better Starts Today campaign encourages Veterans to consider how their lives will improve after they quit smoking. Hashtag #BetterStartsToday – share the first step you’re taking to quit smoking.
If you’re ready to quit today call 1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838) and speak with a tobacco cessation counselor.
On Jan. 24, 2017, VA's Veterans Health Administration partnered with Smokefree.gov, Mental Health America and APA Public Interest to discuss how we can help Veterans and others to quit smoking for a healthier new year.
SmokefreeVET is an innovative, text message smoking cessation program that [...]
SmokefreeVET is an innovative, text message smoking cessation program that provides daily tips and encouragement to support Veterans who are trying to stop smoking.
Management analyst, Tobacco & Health program, Veterans Health Administration
VA has partnered with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to offer SmokefreeVET, a text message program to help Veterans quit smoking. SmokefreeVET provides support, advice, and tips to help you quit smoking and stay quit.
The guys in my infantry squad were always lighting up [...]
Army Veteran Ann Hoffman’s first mammogram unexpectedly revealed breast cancer, leading to life-saving treatment and a commitment to annual screenings. Getting a mammogram through VA is easy.
Veteran celebrates 100th birthday with his family, fellow Veterans and health care team after attending his weekly Tai Chi class.
After years of substance use and mental health struggles, Army Veteran Jim Williams champions the great health care and benefits VA has to offer.
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