Tobacco Prevention and Control

Clean Indoor Air
As of December 8, 2005, the Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in all indoor public spaces and places of employment. Need to file a complaint, click here.

Click Here to get the latest information about Pierce County Retailer Tobacco Compliance Checks.

Want to Quit Tobacco
The Quit Smoking programs the Health Department support provide tobacco users with the resources they need to successfully quit using tobacco products. Programs offered include: tobacco quit classes, cessation support groups, access to nicotine replacement therapy, Washington State Tobacco Quitline, and certification for professionals to assist with intervention activities. 80% of smokers surveyed say that they would like to quit. With the assistance of these programs, we hope to make the desire to quit a reality.

For free help with quitting tobacco call the Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW

The Effects of Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand Smoke is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Each year 53,000 people in the United States die from secondhand smoke-related heart disease and cancers.

Cross Cultural Collaboration of Pierce County
This Collaboration works to reduce disparities in tobacco prevention and control. Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic, African American, Native American, Low-Income, and Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender citizens participate in this effort.

Youth Tobacco Prevention in Pierce County
Teens Teaching and Tearing-up Tobacco trains high school and middle school youth throughout Pierce County to be leaders in creating tobacco policy change and becoming advocates in various health issues. The Youth Tobacco Prevention effort provides opportunities for youth groups to increase their awareness and involvement in tobacco prevention. Creating tobacco free youth clubs, creating youth oriented messages, and training youth to recognize media manipulation by the tobacco industry accomplish this.

Workplace Programs
Staff works with local employers, community partners, and businesses to create and offer effective workplace quit tobacco programs and expertise, particularly with large health systems.

Tobacco Advisory Board
The Tobacco Advisory Board of Pierce County is dedicated to improving the health of citizens of Pierce County by reducing tobacco use. Members include non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, health care organizations, and public agencies.

How to Help Patients, Clients, and Family quit
The Brief Interventions Class is a certification class that gives you the skill to do brief counseling with your patients and clients. For more information or to schedule a training call 253 798-6500.

Last Updated: Dec 31, 2009 10:29 AM