SmokeFree Wisconsin Announces New Org - Health First Wisconsin!

Welcome to Health First Wisconsin's blog! SmokeFree Wisconsin, the organization that helped lead Wisconsin in its drive to eliminate smoking in workplaces, greatly reduce teen smoking in Wisconsin, and dramatically reduce the impact of tobacco on Wisconsin's health, announced today they will expand as the organization Health First Wisconsin and work on additional health issues.


At Health First Wisconsin, we believe health does not start at the doctor's office, but instead at home, work, school and play. Health is in the air we breathe and the water we drink. Defining health in this way provides us with the unique opportunity to pursue health before the onset of disease.


Health First Wisconsin will continue to work on tobacco control efforts and the name SmokeFree Wisconsin will continue to exist in that area. In addition to those efforts, Health First Wisconsin will also work to promote nutrition and physical activity and prevent alcohol abuse in our state. Health should not be determined by a zip code and our organization will work tirelessly to ensure everyone has the opportunity to make decisions that allow them to live a long, healthy life regardless of their level of income, education or ethnicity. We're about helping people make healthy choices!


In this blog, we will share health-related news stories, reports and studies, and discuss other health topics of interest. Feel free to comment on the blog, as long as it's on topic, contains no profanity and is not a direct attack on anyone. We'll use this blog to promote dialog among all groups so together we will realize a healthier future for our state! 


We are very excited and honored to be making this step forward in our pursuit of health for all Wisconsinites and we thank you for your support! :)