Tag: Aitkin County Public Health

Aitkin County Public Health hosting Smoking Cessation Classes in Jan, Feb

A smoking cessation class will be held in January at the Aitkin Public Library courtesy of the American Lung Association. Brea Hamsdorf and Liz Short from Aitkin County Public Health shared the details:.  There are several thing that make it especially hard to quit smoking tobacco: Short made clear this isn’t a high-pressure environment: Classes…
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December 28, 2022 0

Aitkin County Public Health’s Freedom from Smoking Classes

Aitkin County Public Health’s Liz Short and Brea Hamsdorf discussed upcoming Smoking Cessation Classes coming on Tuesday in January and February at the Aitkin Public Library:


December 22, 2022 0

‘My Ascension’ documentary to air in Aitkin County with Public Health, CAPS presentations

(Aitkin, MN) — Coming in September, Aitkin County Public Health will be holding special screenings and presentations on ‘My Ascension’, a film to spread hope and fight suicide, throughout Aitkin County with help from the Committee for hte Awareness & Prevention of Suicide (CAPS) program. Public Health Educator Stacey Durgin Smith checked in with R&J…
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August 29, 2022 0

Aitkin County Public Health talks “My Ascension” Suicide Prevention events coming up in September

Stacey Durgin Smith of Aitkin County Public Health talks about the “My Ascension” documentary and suicide prevention presentation, breaking the stigma of mental health, and helpful resources on the August 23rd Community Connection:


August 23, 2022 0