Tobacco Use

Brochure and widgets are available from the following websites:

SmokeFree.gov - SmokeFree.gov is an educational resource for those who want to learn more about quitting.

Smokeless Tobacco: A Guide for Qutting - NIDCR - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is an educational resource to learn more about quitting.

National Cancer Institute

Flu Shot

Should you get a flu shot? CDC (Centers for Disease Control) currently recommends patients age 50+ receive a yearly influenze immunization.

For more information and for current guidelines please follow the link below:

Flu.gov

Diet and Nutrition

Informational resources on Diet, Nutrition, and BMI (Body Mass Index):

Nutrition.gov

WIN Weight-control Information Network

What is BMI?

Adult BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. For more information, follow the link below:

Hypertension Information - PubMed Health - Up-to-date information on diseases, conditions, drugs, treatment options, and healthy living.

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