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Cherokee Nation Public Health expands vaccination outreach and launches anonymous nicotine-cessation text service
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Miss Lisa Pivick told the health committee public health staff have delivered about 3,000 vaccinations through December and are launching an anonymous text-based nicotine-cessation program; patients can text 'Cherokee' to 88709 for support, including a youth track (13+).
Miss Lisa Pivick, speaking for Cherokee Nation Public Health, updated the committee on vaccination outreach and a new nicotine-cessation tool.
Pivick said public health nursing teams are providing vaccinations through December and reported they are “up to around 3,000 vaccinations right now.” She said teams are focusing on more rural communities to bring vaccines to places where only small clinics or pop-up events are viable.
Pivick also described a new, anonymous text-based nicotine-cessation service designed to support people who use vaping devices or other nicotine products. “It’s for any kind of nicotine dependence and vaping,” she said, and gave users a simple enrollment route: text Cherokee to 88709. The program includes a youth track for people 13 and older and a section with parental tips for caregivers seeking guidance to help a child quit vaping.
Pivick said the program will be accompanied by a media release and urged committee members to share community locations that could host vaccination teams.
Committee members asked for the text number to be repeated for clarity; Pivick confirmed the number and the 13+ youth eligibility during the exchange.
No formal vote was taken on these public-health activities during the meeting; staff reported operational progress and invited further questions.
