South Eastern Michigan Indians

09/03/2026

🚭 Thinking about quitting commercial to***co? You don't have to do it alone.

Michigan's American Indian Commercial To***co Quitline connects American Indian callers with American Indian coaches and services developed by and for American Indians.

📞 Call 1-855-372-0037

Whether you're thinking about quitting, ready to make a quit attempt, or looking for support staying commercial to***co-free, help is available.

At South Eastern Michigan Indians, Inc. (SEMII), part of serving our community is ensuring Native individuals and families are aware of the health resources and culturally relevant support available to them. We encourage our community to learn about these resources, share them with family and friends, and reach out when support is needed. 🪶❤️

More to***co cessation resources are also available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services:

www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/to***co/how-to-quit-to***co

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09/03/2026

A cancer risk people may not associate with smoking

🚭 Smoking and lung cancer are commonly connected. But what about bladder cancer?

Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer.

Why? Chemicals from cigarette smoke enter the bloodstream. As the kidneys filter the blood, some of those harmful chemicals end up in urine, where they can come into contact with the bladder.

That's an important reminder that the health effects of commercial to***co aren't limited to the lungs.

🔎 More information on bladder cancer risk factors is available from the National Cancer Institute:

www.cancer.gov/types/bladder/causes-risk-factors

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Using to***co, especially smoking ci******es, is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Learn about to***co use and other risk factors for bladder cancer and what you can do to lower your risk.

09/03/2026

🥗🪶 Healthy eating doesn't have to mean leaving culture behind.

Indian Health Service's My Native Plate is a simple visual guide for building balanced meals. It recommends filling half your plate with vegetables, using the other half for a grain/starch and protein, and adding a side of fruit.

The resource includes foods familiar to Native communities, such as berries, squash, wild rice, wild game, bison, and wild greens, while also encouraging water and staying active.

Healthy eating can support diabetes prevention and management while still making room for foods connected to our cultures, families, and communities. ❤️

🔎 Explore My Native Plate and see meal ideas and nutrition tips from Indian Health Service:

www.ihs.gov/diabetes/education-materials-and-resources/diabetes-topics/nutrition/my-native-plate/

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized Tribes grew out of the special government-to...

09/03/2026

💨 Va**ng isn't harmless to your lungs.

E-ci******es and v**es create an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. While researchers are still studying their long-term effects, evidence continues to show risks to lung health.

The American Lung Association notes that e-cigarette aerosol can expose users to ni****ne and other chemicals, and inhaling harmful chemicals can contribute to lung damage and disease.

🚭 Whether it's ci******es, v**es, or other commercial ni****ne products, understanding what you're putting into your body matters.

🔎 Learn more about e-ci******es, va**ng, and lung health:

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-ci******es-va**ng/lung-health

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E-ci******es are the most commonly used to***co products among kids—and it's become an epidemic. There’s evolving evidence about the health risks of e-ci******es on the lungs—including irreversible lung damage and lung disease.

09/03/2026

🩺 Did you know diabetes can damage nerves throughout the body?

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. It can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in the feet and legs. Diabetes-related nerve damage can also affect internal organs and functions, including digestion, heart rate, blood pressure, and bladder function.

Managing blood sugar and talking with your health care provider about new or unusual symptoms are important parts of diabetes care. ❤️

🔎 Learn more from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases:

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/nerve-damage-diabetic-neuropathies

Discusses causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of different types of diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that is caused by diabetes.

09/02/2026

❤️🩺 Diabetes doesn't only affect blood sugar. It can affect your heart and blood vessels, too.

People living with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.

Managing diabetes means looking at your whole health. Keeping track of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, staying physically active, and avoiding commercial to***co can all help lower cardiovascular risk. ❤️

Small, consistent steps can make a difference in protecting your long-term health.

🔎 Learn more about diabetes and cardiovascular health from the American Heart Association:

www.heart.org/en/health-topics/diabetes/diabetes-complications-and-risks/cardiovascular-disease--diabetes

The American Heart Association explains the strong correlation between cardiovascular disease, CVD or heart disease and diabetes.

09/02/2026

🫁🚭 Smoking can cause lasting damage to your lungs.

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a chronic lung disease that makes it harder to breathe. Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of COPD, but secondhand smoke, workplace exposures, genetics, and other factors can also increase risk.

For people living with COPD who smoke or v**e, quitting to***co is one of the most important steps they can take for their health. Quitting can help improve breathing symptoms and lung function and slow the progression of COPD. ❤️

📞 Ready to quit? Michigan residents can get free support through the Michigan To***co Quitlink.

1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/living-with-copd/to***co-use

https://michigan.quitlogix.org/en-us/

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Quitting to***co products including e-ci******es, v**es, smokeless to***co or other products, is one of the most important ways to manage your COPD.

09/02/2026

🦷 Did you know diabetes can affect your teeth and gums?

People with diabetes are more likely to experience gum disease, cavities, dry mouth, and other problems involving the teeth and gums. High blood sugar can also make some mouth problems more difficult to manage.

Taking care of your mouth is an important part of managing your diabetes. Brushing, flossing, regular dental visits, and managing your blood sugar can all help protect your oral health. ❤️

🔎 Learn more about diabetes, gum disease, and dental health from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases:

www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/gum-disease-dental-problems

09/02/2026

🤰🚭 Smoking during pregnancy can affect both the pregnant person and the developing baby.

According to the CDC, smoking during pregnancy can increase the risk of pregnancy complications, premature birth, low birth weight, and damage to a baby's developing lungs and brain. Secondhand smoke exposure can also be harmful during pregnancy and after birth.

The good news is that quitting at any time during pregnancy can provide health benefits and give babies a healthier start. ❤️

📞 Ready to quit or looking for support?

The Michigan To***co Quitlink provides free support by phone, online, and text, including specialized support for people expecting.

1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) https://michigan.quitlogix.org/en-us/

🔎 Learn more from the CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/about/ci******es-and-reproductive-health.html

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Learn more about the impact of smoking on reproductive health.