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TOBACCO PREVENTION

The Mid Ohio Valley Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention Program is funded by the WV Division of Tobacco Prevention through a grant from the CDC and WV’s Master Settlement monies.

Carrie Brainard, the Regional Tobacco Prevention Coalition Coordinator, works in the six county area and is housed at the Wirt County location. Her program includes:

Maintaining local tobacco prevention coalitions/youth groups
Each county has a coalition of local citizens, business owners, and civic groups, as well as regional agency representatives that work on tobacco education geared to their specific communities. They plan activities for “Great American Smoke Out” and “Thru with Chew” but are also concerned with educating parents about the effects of secondhand smoke and preventing youth from starting the use of tobacco. Your participation would be welcomed. Each person can give as much or as little of their time as they wish. Click on the link above to find out more about your local coalition contact

Providing cessation opportunities in the communities
The American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking” and the American Cancer Society’s “Fresh Start” are offered by the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department. Call Carrie at 275-3131 or carriebrainard@wvdhhr.org for more information about tobacco cessation. Click on the link above to view classes being offered or for links to other sources of help.

Assisting businesses/organizations with smoking policies/education
If your business would like to create a smoking policy with a smooth transition, the resources are available. Also if you are a physician’s office or health care facility that would like more information about including tobacco education in your health assessment, call Carrie at 275-3131 or carriebrainard@wvdhhr.org
For other sources of information, Click on the link above.

Secondhand smoke education
Secondhand smoke is the third leading preventable cause of death in America and is a factor in many childhood diseases, cancers and heart disease. To schedule a presentation for your organization on secondhand smoke, call Carrie at 275-3131 or carriebrainard@wvdhhr.org. For other sources of information, Click on the link above.