#My Life My Quit

Ready to quit? Great American Smokeout sparks a fresh start for residents

Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives. This year, the event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21.

DOH launches campaign saying tobacco industry targeted marketing tactics in Hawaiʻi

According to the DOH, the tobacco industry spends an estimated $26 million on marketing in Hawai‘i each year; more than triple the amount the state spends on tobacco prevention and control programs.