Smoke Free Oklahoma — ALL Oklahomans have the right to breathe smoke-free air, no matter where they work

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama – pronounced tobacco-free in his latest medical checkup – has tough words for cigarette makers. Some tobacco companies, he says in a new White House web video, are fighting new cigarette warning labels because “they don’t want to be honest about the consequences.” The video, provided to The Associated [...]

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Today, November 17, is the Great American Smokeout.

November 17, 2011

Approximately 70% of adult smokers in the U.S. report they want to quit completely. Smokers may take part and quit for the day or make plans to quit permanently. Many also use the day as a chance to encourage their friends and loved ones to quit smoking. Learn more about opportunities to quit and resources [...]

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ALL Oklahomans have the right to breathe smoke-free air, no matter where they work

April 28, 2010

Smoke-Free Oklahoma is a coalition of public health and business groups who believe ALL Oklahomans have the right to breathe smoke-free air, no matter where they work. Twenty-nine states, as well as Washington, D.C and Puerto Rico, have adopted smoke-free laws to protect the health of their citizens. Over 3,000 municipalities across America have done the same. Communities [...]

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Smoke-Free Oklahoma Mourns the Loss of Sen. David Myers

November 14, 2011

Smoke-Free Oklahoma Mourns the Passing of Sen. David Myers The State of Oklahoma has lost a great champion with the passing of Sen. David Myers. The Republican from Ponca City died on Thursday. He was a strong supporter of issues related to tobacco control in Oklahoma. “It will be hard to fill the gap left [...]

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