Who are We
The formulation of the Tobacco Control Coalition for the Green River District was implemented through the Kentucky Department of Public Health's Tobacco Control Program as part of the Green River District Health Department Community Health Program. Input and cooperation from interested businesses and agencies were utilized to provide community support and direction. Annually, a planning retreat is held to examine the burden of tobacco usage and develop an action plan to address needs across the Green River District service area.
Some of the services provided by the coalition are:
- Ensuring that smoking cessation classes for youth (Tobacco Education Group “TEG” & Tobacco Awareness Program “TAP”) are offered in school systems and subsequently in the judicial court system for minors caught with possession of tobacco products.
- Providing facilitators for adult smoking cessation programs (Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking Cessation Classes) through collaborative efforts with local health systems, physicians and various community agencies/partners.
- Providing education and training for area youth in tobacco control and advocacy.
- Working with community leaders and elected officials to promote clean indoor air policies.
- Media advocacy and marketing in the area of tobacco control.
- Training for health professionals on the latest cessation techniques and medications available for patients struggling with tobacco addiction.
- Education for local tobacco retailers on Kentucky tobacco laws and the importance of preventing minors from buying tobacco products.
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