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The Great American Spit Out – February 25

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:00 pmFebruary 22, 2021 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 3k views

As part of the Great American Spit Out, VA encourages Veterans to consider what life would be like free of …

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Veterans share how they quit smoking

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2020 8:00 pmDecember 10, 2020 Posted in Health by John Paradis 2k views

New England VA helps Veterans with support needed to quit smoking. Success is not due to willpower or luck. …

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Why Veterans should celebrate World No Tobacco Day

Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00 amMay 22, 2020 Posted in Health by VAntage Point Contributor 978 views

Stopping tobacco use can improve your mental health and sense of well-being and improve physical health. …

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World No Tobacco Day: Better Starts Today

Posted on Friday, May 31, 2019 8:00 amMay 31, 2019 Posted in Health, Mental Health by VAntage Point Contributor 2k views

For this year's World No Tobacco Day, VA's Better Starts Today campaign highlights some of the mental, …

VA encourages Veterans to quit tobacco on ‘World No Tobacco Day’

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 11:30 amMay 28, 2019 Posted in Health, News Releases by OMR 423 views

May 31 observance to shine light on VA tools to help Veterans quit year-round

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Let VA help you quit smoking during the Great American Smokeout

Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 9:07 amNovember 16, 2017 Posted in Health, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 354 views

If you’re ready to quit today call 1-855-QUIT-VET (1-855-784-8838) and speak with a tobacco cessation …