Siletz Harm Reduction Needle Exchange Program
Naloxone/Narcan Distribution
We are seeing a spike in OVERDOSES in Lincoln County.
If you know someone who uses opioids please ask for
Narcan. It is FREE and can save a life. Please never use
alone.
Questions about Harm Reduction or our services,
contact:
Chris Oleman: 541-272-2721
Sissy Rilatos: 541-270-9643
Free and we will deliver to you!
H a p p y N e w Y e a r
As we start off the New Year (2021), several people will make a resolution. Whether it’s exercising, eating healthier, take a vacation,
go back to school, quit smoking, etc. Many of these resolutions will require a change in lifestyle, for example; eating more fruits and vegetables, work-
ing on portion control during meals, start going to the fitness center or incorporating more physical activities into your routine.
If you are looking at quitting smoking, here are a few tips to help with your success:
1. Make a list of reasons on why you want to “quit smoking”.
2. Choose a method whether it be “cold turkey”, “tapering”, using a app or a texting program, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT’s). There are sever-
al methods, if you need assistance or have a question, contact the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator at 541-444-9682.
3. Set a quit date. Pick a day that works for you, not a day that will be too stressful. Write it down and commit to it.
4. Let your family and friends know that you are quitting and ask them to support you on your new journey. Let them know that you may need to con-
tact them when your going through a rough time.
5. Reward yourself. Use the money that you will save on cigarettes and treat your self to the new you. You can buy yourself something small and fre-
quent, or save up and get something nice. You deserve it.
Cancers associated with commercial tobacco use for January
Cervical Cancer:
Cervical cancer occurs when the cells of the cervix grow abnormally and invade other tissues and organs of the body. When it is invasive,
this cancer affects the deeper tissues of the cervix and may have spread to other parts of the body (metastasis), most notably
the lungs, liver, bladder, vagina, and rectum.
There are two main types of cervical cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Each one is distinguished by the appearance of cells un-
der a microscope.
Squamous cell carcinomas begin in the thin, flat cells that line the bottom of the cervix. This type of cervical cancer accounts for 80 to 90 percent of
cervical cancers.
Adenocarcinomas develop in the glandular cells that line the upper portion of the cervix. These cancers make up 10 to 20 percent of cervical can-
cers.
Commercial Tobacco Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW
AI/AN Line now available (option 7) 1-800-7848-663
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