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NCN~J North Central New Jersey Chapter Oncology Nursing Society June 25, 1990 Mr. George Wasser Public Health Consultant Smoking Control Program CN 369 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0369 Dear Mr. Wasser: The North Central New Jersey Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society, at a recent meeting, voted• to support the American Stop Smoking Intervention Study (ASSIST) for Cancer Prevention. Because of our work with patients in all stages of illness, we see and know firsthand the dangers of smoking. As with all major health problems, we are aware that prevention is not only more cost-effective, but also more beneficial to the quality of life for the individual. Our local chapter will endorse legislation aimed at improved tobacco control. We are encouraged by the great success of smoke-free hospitals. More than 5,000 nurses attended: the 15th,annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society in Wash- ington, D.C. during May; this Congress has now been "smoke free" for several years. We look forward to working in collaboration with~ other groups who are committed to promoting good health, and a healthy environment, through the cessation of smoking. Sincerely, ;f_~,./? t) ., UCN (Mrs.) Barbara Livingston, R.N., OCN Secretary, North Central N.J. Chapter, Oncology Nursing Society Home: 22 Cider Mill Circle, Flemington, N'.J. 08'822' 201-782-039'1