Community Success Stories

It’s important to be involved and spread the word about going smoke-free, because it is possible for individuals to create change—for themselves and their communities. Our citizens voice their opinions; and we’re doing something about it. We recently passed the smoke-free ordinance in Tooele, and now we’re trying to upgrade parks ... (More)

I had never tried to quit, untill the day I seen my Doctor. He gave me a prescription for Zyban. My insurance didnt cover it and it was very expensive. I just said to heck with it and bought my first month of pills. The instructions for the prescription said to keep smoking for the first week of taking ... (More)

I decided to take my workplace tobacco-free three years ago. You can bet that there was some reluctance at first—especially in rural Utah—but over time, I think everyone has warmed up to the idea.

Instead of making my employees quit cold turkey, I offered to reimburse their doctor visits and prescription anti-tobacco-related medications ... (More)

I guess my beginning is not any different, started at age 13, and was hooked for life. I did try about every way their is to quit, but never could get to that point. My Grandfather and Grandmother on my Dads side of the family died of cancer from smoking.  My Grandfather was just 42 years old and died before ... (More)