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Pull the Plug on Tobacco


2026-05-04

Tobacco use affects far more than just the lungs. It increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illness, and impacts the health of those around us through second hand exposure.

The good news?

Your body starts to recover within hours of your last cigarette—and the benefits continue for years.

Quitting tobacco is a powerful decision.

Understanding your health status is the next.

Regular medical and laboratory testing can help:

  • Assess lung and respiratory health
  • Monitor long term effects of tobacco use
  • Establish a baseline as part of a quit tobacco journey
  • Support early detection and prevention

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