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We are the cornerstone of healthcare for the communities we serve—the first choice for service, comfort, and safety. This publication in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Please see a physician for diagnosis and treatment of health problems. Information comes from a range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos. If you have concerns or questions, please contact your healthcare provider. OUR MISSION KISHHEALTH SYSTEM ENTITIES KISHHEALTH.ORG Kishwaukee Hospital/815.756.1521 Valley West Hospital/815.786.8484 KishHealth System Cancer Center, DeKalb/815.748.2967 KishHealth System Cancer Center, Sandwich/815.786.9197 KishHealth System Behavioral Health Services 815.748.8334–Sycamore 815.786.3764–Sandwich KishHealth System Center for Family, Malta Health/815.754.1089 KishHealth System Foundation/815.748.9954 KishHealth System Genoa 815.784.2100 KishHealth System Hospice/815.756.3000 KishHealth System Laboratories 815.756.1521, ext. 153400 KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center 815.748.8900–Sycamore, Genoa, Hampshire KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center, Sandwich/815.786.8550 KishHealth System Waterman/815.264.3484 FIND A DOCTOR Kish Health System Physician Group 815.748.8300–DeKalb, Genoa, Sycamore 815.786.3980–Plano, Sandwich Kishwaukee Hospital 800.397.1521, ext. 152974, or 815.748.2974 Valley West Hospital/815.786.3703 WHILE SOME RESEARCH suggests these vaporizers may help chronic smokers use less tobacco, this new form of smoking could also be sending younger generations the message that smoking is safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate the production of e-cigarettes as it does traditional cigarettes, and regulations vary from state to state on whether or not minors can purchase these products. In DeKalb County, 29.5 percent of adults currently smoke, which is much higher than previous rates and much higher than the 16.9 percent average for the state. SPEAK UP If you feel concerned about your child or teen smoking, talk about the risks. Explain that smoking has been linked to heart disease and cancer. Stress that it's OK to say no if a friend offers an e-cigarette. Educating your teen will help him or her think twice before taking that first puff. 1 Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb, IL 60115 kishhealth.org Sending the WRONG MESSAGE? MANY BRANDS OF E-CIGARETTES CLAIM TO BE SAFER THAN REGULAR CIGARETTES. BUT ARE THEY? CLEARING THE AIR Every day in America, 3,900 children younger than age 18 will try their first cigarette, and 950 of those children will start smoking on a regular basis, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). It doesn't take many cigarettes to get hooked either. ALA researchers found that teens had trouble quitting after smoking only 100 cigarettes. Higher tobacco taxes and edu- cation are making a difference. An annual study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found teen smoking levels continue to decline, from 10.6 percent in 2012 to 9.6 percent in 2013. KISHPROGRAMS.ORG Courage to Quit $25 Per Person (Refundable if all classes are attended)// Registration Required KISH HOSPITAL ROBERTS CONFERENCE CENTER - 815.748.8962 July 8 - 29, 6:30 - 8 pm VALLEY WEST HOSPITAL - 815.786.3962 June 3 – July 15, 6:30 – 8 pm (skip July 8) Turn to the center spread for additional programs.