Tobacco Free Broome and Tioga is a partnership of community-based organizations and individuals committed to building healthier communities through tobacco-free living. We are continually expanding our membership and invite you to join us. Current members include:

• United Health Services
• Lourdes Hospital
• BOCES
• School Districts in Broome and Tioga Counties
• American Cancer Society
• Broome County Health Department
• Tioga County Health Department
• The Rural Health Network of South Central New York
• KYDS Coalition
• Cornell Cooperative Extension Tioga County
• Tioga-Broome Reality Check
• TEAM-Act
• Broome County Urban League
• Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network of South Central New York

Our Mission:

For more than 10 years, our mission has been to reduce the use of tobacco among adolescents and adults through community programs in prevention, cessation, advocacy, and education. Our goals are to:

1. Eliminate exposure to second hand smoke.
2. Decrease the social acceptability of tobacco use.
3. Increase cessation opportunities.
4. Prevent the initiation of tobacco use among youth and young adults.

Tobacco Free Broome and Tioga is a Community Partner of the New York State Tobacco Control Program, and is funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

How we Accomplish our Goals:

1. Educate the public about the risks of tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, and the tactics of the tobacco industry in marketing to children and youth through information and community wide programs.
2. Conduct media and public relations campaigns to raise awareness and promote cessation.
3. Develop and implement tobacco-free policies in indoor and outdoor environments.

Tobacco Free Broome and Tioga subscribes to the recommended CDC Conceptual Framework and Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs guidelines.

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Tobacco Free New York State

Working to make New York a healthier place to live, work, and play! Check out the the tobacco control initiatives and important information & materials in NY at www.tobaccofreenys.org/

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