What's New in The Zone?
The New York State Tobacco Control Program Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary!
Since 2000, the New York State Tobacco Control Program has implemented comprehensive programming to reduce illness, disability and death related to commercial tobacco use and secondhand smoke, and to alleviate social and economic inequities caused by tobacco use.
Cortland, Tompkins and Chenango Counties have been covered by grant funding from the New York State Tobacco Control Program over the past 25 years.
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This program has contributed to record low youth and adult cigarette smoking rates, and a nearly 50% drop in the lung cancer death rate in the state. In addition, the program has led to a $15 reduction in smoking-related health care costs for every $1 invested.
#TobaccoFreeNY25 #SavesLivesSavesMoney
Reality Check Youth Exposing the Truth About the Industry!
Make Your Property Tobacco-Free!
We are inviting community worksites & organizations to join us in building healthier spaces and supporting people who are motivated and attempting quitting tobacco,
Implementing a tobacco-free grounds policy creates a healthy, accessible environment for everyone…and we’re here to help!
The Environmental Impact
of E-Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes not only pose a health risk, they are also destructive to the environment.
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These products are designated as both hazardous waste and electronic waste. Nicotine, toxic metals, chemicals, and lithium-ion batteries are finding their way on the street, soil and in our waterways.
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Recycling programs and safe disposal guidelines are virtually non-existent.
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Want to Quit?
Our New York State Health Systems for a Tobacco Free NY partners have added free online cessation classes this year!
Click here for more info.
Check out additional resources to help you or a loved one quit tobacco.
It is never too late.
Attention Local Providers!
*Chenango & Cortland Counties
The Central New York Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St. Joseph's Health assists area providers in Chenango & Cortland Counties to improve the reach and delivery of evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment to residents who use tobacco products. Staff work with hospitals, community health centers, federally qualified health centers, and mental health and behavioral health service agencies, with a focus on agencies and organizations that serve people with low education, low income or mental illness.
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*Tompkins County
The Center for a Tobacco-Free Finger Lakes (CTFFL) at the University of Rochester Medical Center assists partners in Tompkins County to improve the reach and delivery of evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment to residents who use tobacco products. Partners include medical and behavioral health care systems, community health centers, and more!
CTFFL provides a free training called “Train-The-Trainer” for 15 to 60 minutes at a time of your convenience. This model of training for your health system (in person or via zoom) can be scheduled by contacting CTFFL at (585) 802-9944 or via e-mail.
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