08/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2024 12:28
The Tobacco-Free Broome Tioga program is dedicated to educating our community members with effective strategies to decrease tobacco use in their community. We provide technical assistance for businesses and organizations who wish to implement tobacco-free policies in outdoor public areas, protecting everyone from secondhand smoke, especially children. By creating a tobacco-free environment where youth live and play, we shield them from the influence of tobacco and tobacco marketing. We thank Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network for their dedication to protecting residents from secondhand smoke.
Organizations interested in learning more or adopting a policy to make their worksite grounds and entryways tobacco-free are encouraged to take a proactive step towards a healthier environment. They may contact Grace Merrill at [email protected]or call 607-778-3928 for information and assistance.
For help quitting, call your doctor, and for support, contact the New York State Smokers' Quitline at 1-866-NY-QUITS or visit www.nysmokefree.com.
Tobacco Free Broome & Tioga and Reality Check are funded partners of the New York State Bureau of Tobacco Control. The Bureau of Tobacco Control implements evidence-based and promising strategies to prevent and reduce tobacco use and envisions a tobacco-free society for all New Yorkers. For more information, visit www.tobaccofreenys.com