Bridging the health care gap

Eric Livingston, left, is one of the five community paramedics under Abbeville’s pioneering initiative. Dr. Keith Scott is the program’s medical control physician. (Frank Bumb | Index-Journal) ABBEVILLE – A new, cutting-edge initiative has Abbeville...

Ita s not too late to quit smoking

Monday, 18 November 2013, 3:33 pmPress Release: Quitline and The Asthma Foundation Media StatementThe Asthma Foundation and Quitline18 November 2013World COPD Day – November 20Together, the Asthma Foundation and Quitline say ‘It’s not too late to quit smoking’ World...

Thirdhand smoke hazardous for nonsmokers

Thirdhand smoke can affect those around smokers. (Source: CNN) (CNN) – We’ve heard a lot about secondhand smoke and how it can affect people. But scientists are finding thirdhand smoke can be dangerous too. What is thirdhand smoke and how can it be...