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Sedgwick County Deserves Better

Today Kansas ranks 27th in overall health trends that include obesity, smoking, diabetes and physical inactivity. But things get worse. In the 2015 county health outcomes based on equal weight of length and quality of life, Sedgwick County ranks 63rd out of the 98 counties ranked. And there is more. Regarding the health factors and behaviors that influence the health of the

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New “Tips” Campaign Challenges the Value of E-Cigarettes for Cessation

By age 33, Kristy had already been a heavy smoker for 20 years. She was determined to quit smoking to protect her family and get rid of her deep smoker’s cough. Kristy decided to try electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Although she cut back on regular cigarettes, Kristy did not quit smoking regular cigarettes completely, which is the best way to protect

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