Throughout the state, tribal and county tobacco prevention and education programs are advancing critical policies and engaging community members to create healthier, tobacco-free communities. Their work is paramount to fighting big tobacco and we celebrate their progress and successes.
Here is a roundup of just some of the incredible work happening in communities across Oregon:
- All cities in Clatsop Countyofficially signed on to tobacco retail licensing (TRL), making it a blanket policy that covers the entire county.
- In Klamath County, the city of Klamath Falls passed a tobacco-free parks policy and also established a smoke-free events policy.
- Harney Countyadvanced a tobacco-free government buildings proposal that will be presented to their board of county commissioners.
- Tillamook Countypresented on the benefits of tobacco retail licensing (TRL) to five city councils.
- Lane Countyconnected with the NAACP to discuss tobacco industry marketing tactics.
- Crook Countylaunched a perinatal cessation project as part of their health systems strategy.
You can learn more about the incredible work happening in your tribe, county and community by connecting with your local Tobacco Prevention & Education Program coordinator. Click here to find the webpage for your county or tribal service area. (The program coordinator contact information and form is listed at the bottom of your county or tribal service area webpage)
