‘It’s time to break up with Menthol.’
Addressing the use of menthol tobacco products is an important part of treating tobacco use. Menthol makes tobacco products more addictive,
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TTS Tips
Bite-sized doses of practice-changing knowledge and treatment tips to help your patients quit tobacco for good
Jennifer Greyber
Apr 153 min
Ask the Experts: Can I Bill for a Tobacco Cessation Visit?
Reimbursement for tobacco treatment services can be complicated. We sat down with Jillian Dirkes, Program Manager of the Duke Smoking Cessat
Jennifer Greyber
Mar 13 min
Two New National Certifications for Tobacco Treatment Specialists are Now Available!
This past year, we have seen the launch of two national certifications for tobacco treatment specialists.
Jennifer Greyber
Jan 243 min
Duke-UNC TTS Participant Spotlight: Lani Callison
Creating magnetic and sustainable shifts in individuals, organizations and communities Lani Callison is a passionate and experienced...
Jennifer Greyber
Dec 18, 20233 min
Research Roundup: Recent Publications by Duke-UNC TTS Faculty and Staff
Highlight of articles published by Duke-UNC TTS Training Program faculty and staff in 2022 and 2023.
Jennifer Greyber
Oct 31, 20232 min
Ask the Experts: Is it helpful to use varenicline and nicotine patch together for smoking cessation?
by Marlena Parson, PMHNP-BC, Duke Smoking Cessation Program It's a well-known fact that quitting smoking can greatly improve health...
Jennifer Greyber
Sep 6, 20232 min
Smoking Cessation and Mental Health: Improving Psychiatric Medication Effectiveness
Smoking cessation has long been heralded as a pivotal step towards better health and well-being.
Jennifer Greyber
Mar 8, 20232 min
Smoking: A Huge Modifiable Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer
How patients who quit smoking can decrease their risk of colorectal cancer March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and a...
Jennifer Greyber
Feb 14, 20234 min
Tobacco Treatment Specialists Across Healthcare: Spotlight on Outpatient Care
This occasional series highlights some of the practice areas where tobacco treatment specialists (TTS) work. In this post, we share tips...
Rachael Joyner
Jan 18, 20235 min
Addressing Tobacco Use in Adolescents and Young Adults
Nearly all adult smokers started using tobacco in their youth, which presents an important opportunity for healthcare providers. Dr....
Rachael Joyner
Nov 14, 20222 min
New free CE Training: Strategies for Talking to Cancer Patients About Tobacco Use
Don’t miss this upcoming FREE, virtual CE training on November 29, 2022 about how to tailor your smoking cessation message for cancer...
Jennifer Greyber
Sep 28, 20222 min
Duke-UNC TTS Participant Spotlight: Brandon Omernik
After taking the Duke-UNC TTS training, Brandon Omernik became a full time TTS with Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle, WA.
Jennifer Greyber
Mar 18, 20211 min
Duke-UNC TTS Earns Program of the Month Accolade from CTTTP
The Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program has been selected as Program of the Month by the Council for Tobacco Treatment...
Jennifer Greyber
Feb 23, 20211 min
Outcomes of the Duke-UNC TTS Virtual Training: SRNT Conference Poster
The blended format of our virtual training has increased accessibility to our course for healthcare professionals in NC and beyond.
Jennifer Greyber
Jan 28, 20214 min
Meet the TTS Faculty: Joyce Swetlick
I truly believe that working with people to become tobacco free has kept me tobacco free all these years.
Jennifer Greyber
Nov 9, 20202 min
Meet the TTS Faculty: Dr. James Davis
Each of our program founders and faculty members brings a wealth of expertise and accomplishments to the Duke-UNC Tobacco Treatment...
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