Board of Directors Board Officers: Board Chair – Laurie Lafontaine Vice Chair – Karen Kraemer Secretary – Anne Vars Treasurer – Steven D. McWhirter Board Members: Governor Mark Dayton appointed: Karen Kraemer, R.N., former Vice President of Disease and Case Management with HealthPartners Brian […]
Read MoreOur history In 1994, the state of Minnesota joined with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to bring a lawsuit against the tobacco companies. The suit accused the industry of deceiving Minnesotans about the harmful nature of tobacco products. […]
Read MoreThe mission of ClearWay Minnesota is to enhance life in Minnesota by reducing tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke through research, action and collaboration. We were created in 1998 and entrusted with overseeing 3 percent of the state’s tobacco […]
Read MoreQuitting Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It will decrease your risk of heart disease and cancer, and will save you money, too. More than half of Minnesota smokers tried to quit […]
Read MoreIf you’re a Minnesotan who wants to quit smoking, QUITPLAN® Services [Link] can help. We offer multiple free quitting services, including online, [Link] phone[Link] and workplace[Link] programs. Just call QUITPLAN® Services[Link] at 1-888-354-PLAN (7526) and you’ll be set up with a plan that’s right for you. About QUITPLAN® Services [Link] QUITPLAN® effectiveness[Link]
Read MoreAbout QUITPLAN Services In 2001, we launched QUITPLAN® Services, our series of programs that combine counseling, medication and community to help smokers quit. More than that, it’s free; call 1-888-354-PLAN to get started. All Minnesotans are different, and no one tactic is right for everyone. […]
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Currently, 49 colleges and universities in Minnesota are tobacco-free, representing a growing national trend. Tobacco-free campuses prohibit tobacco use in academic buildings, campus housing, school vehicles, outdoor spaces and parking lots. Ninety-nine percent of smokers started using tobacco before they […]
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