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Tobacco Education and Prevention Program

This program is part of the Southeast Ohio Regional Tobacco Consortium (SEORTC) which is funded by a grant from the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation (OTPF).  There are seven counties involved with SEORTC: Fairfield, Licking, Perry, Ross, Hocking, Pickaway, and Vinton. 

The program goals are:

  • Youth Prevention

     

    • LifeSkills curriculum is being used in each 6th grade throughout SEORTC

    • stand Team - support of local stand Team

    • Advocate for 100% tobacco free schools

     

  • Adult Cessation

     

    • Train Health Department Staff who have patient contact in the Five A's (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) and assist them in establishing a policy and procedure for using the system within the health department.

     

  • Community Leader Relations

     

    • Continue to build relationships with community leaders through coalition and public speaking

     

  • Ohio Quits

     

    • Quit line funded by OTPF to help Ohioans who are seeking cessation services

    • Promote Ohio Quits within the community by educating and distributing information.

ARE YOU READY TO QUIT SMOKING? The Ohio Tobacco QUIT LINE is a FREE telephone based counseling system designed to help you quit using tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW and you will be connected with a trained specialist ready to assist you. For more information you may also visit:

  • www.ohioquits.com


    Through the Ohio Tobacco QUIT LINE you may also be eligible to receive free or reduced cost nicotine patches. Call 1-800-QUIT- NOW and start quitting today!

    Vinton County TOBACCO Prevention Coalition : Would you like to be part of the local coalition against tobacco use?
     

    Be part of an active group making a difference

    in your community! 

    Did you know.. the _Vinton County Tobacco Prevention Coalition has been active in your community for 4 years.  In that short period of time we have educated the community on the dangers of tobacco and second hand smoke. We have recognized “Smoke Free” businesses. We are continuing to work on ways to educate the community and make Vinton County a cleaner place to live.  

    Be a part of this exciting group that gets results.  We welcome your ideas and participation!   

    Next Meeting _April 8th at the _Vinton County Health Dept_ from _10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 

    Please join us at an upcoming meeting:  

    Contact Pam Satory at 596-5233  with any questions.

    Vinton County Health Department is now a 100% Tobacco Free Worksite

    In light of the health concerns regarding tobacco use and second hand smoke, the Vinton County Board of Health has established the following tobacco policy.

    The Vinton County Health Department will be a 100% tobacco free worksite effective 6/1/07.  this policy prohibits the use of any type of tobacco while within or on the property of the Health Department.  This policy also prohibits the use of tobacco in any Health Department owned vehicle.  No Health Department employee will demonstrate the use of tobacco while in a client's home.  This policy is for all persons entering Health Department property.  Appropriate signage is to be posted.

    SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE ACT Information is available by visiting the Ohio Department of Health Web site.

    ODH Web site

     

    The Tobacco Health Educator makes school visits and schedules tobacco prevention presentations in the county.  Cessation classes are offered to the community to help those who want to quit smoking.  Tobacco education materials and posters have been delivered to various local, state and county agencies.

    • Pam Satory Tobacco Educator psatory@vintonohhealth.org

     

     

    Last modified: 07/23/08