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Media Coverage: Hospitals Will Offer Tobacco Cessation

Media Coverage: Hospitals Will Offer Tobacco Cessation

August 16, 2010

Winston-Salem Journal

Patients who use tobacco and enter North Carolina private hospitals will soon get advice on how to quit smoking. The program is being overseen by the foundation of the N.C. Hospital Association and N.C. Prevention Partners and paid for through a two-year, $500,000 grant from The Duke Endowment. View the full article published in the Winston-Salem Journal.

 
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2010 Annual Report

A Journey Together highlights efforts that convened diverse groups of people for planning and learning.View the annual report.

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Social Media Survey

A recent survey reveals how Endowment constituents are using social media.

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The Story of James B. Duke

His story is one of humility and commitment, knowledge and compassion, which he used to establish The Duke Endowment.

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Putting Tools to Work

Cindy Edwards uses what she learned in training to help children exposed to domestic violence.

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New Generation of Leaders

The Benjamin N. Duke Scholarship program helps students develop their potential as community leaders.

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Improving Standards

The Gold Star recognizes hospitals for providing the highest standard of excellence for tobacco cessation programs.

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Former Fellow

Rev. Duncan Martin, a former Rural Ministry Fellow, now leads two United Methodist Churches.