Su Valley Voice for November 5, 2026: Sunshine Community Health Center (SCHC) Updates & Tobacco Cessation
In this episode of Su Valley Voice, host Trisha Costello was joined on the phone by the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager with the State of Alaska Department of Health. Together, they took a closer look at how tobacco use and addiction affects kids.
In this episode of Su Valley Voice we revisited an earlier discussion on the topic of Tobacco Cessation. Host Trisha Costello was then joined on the phone by the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager with the State of Alaska Department of Health. Together, they took a closer look at how tobacco use and addiction affects kids.
Call-in Guest:
- Christy Knight, Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager, State of Alaska Department of Health
Audio Contributions:
- Sierra Winter Smith, SCHC Community Relations Manager
- Dr. Forman, Chief Medical Officer
- Josh Gilmore, SCHC CEO
- Teresa Sweitzer SCHC, LMSW
Alaska Quit Line 1-800-QUIT-NOW 1-800-784-8669
Sunshine Community Health Center November Incentive:
“Quit & Cash In” Encouraging community members to explore tobacco cessation services, develop healthier habits, and recognize the financial benefits of quitting.
If you have any questions or comments about this episode or suggestions for future shows, email us at dj@ktna.org or give the station a call at 907-733-1700.
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