Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
332 W. Commerce
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Telephone: (210) 207-8846 or 207-8811
American Cancer Society Quitline: 1-877-YESQUIT or 1-877-937-7848
The Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is working in partnership with non-profit organizations, health systems, substance abuse centers, and advocacy groups across San Antonio to reduce the burden of tobacco-related illness in our community.
In 2008,
Metro Health received a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services to fund the development of a tobacco prevention and control program and a community-based coalition, San Antonio Tobacco Control and Prevention Coalition (SA-TPCC), that will lead the effort.
Through a combination of awareness campaigns, tobacco cessation programs, tobacco use prevention education, and public policy changes, Metro Health and the SA-TPCC will create an appropriate and effective program to serve the San Antonio community and its multicultural needs. See SA-TPCC website
2010 Texas Teen Tobacco Summit & Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention Conference
In July 2010, the SA-TPCC will sponsor a delegation of 30 local youth to attend the Texas Teen Tobacco Summit. The summit, hosted by the Texas School Safety Center and the Texas Department of State Health Services, is a premier assembly of tobacco control professionals, researchers, healthcare providers, community outreach specialists, law enforcement officers, counselors, teachers and youth dedicated to protecting Texas youth from the dangers of tobacco use and helping those who smoke to quit.
If you are a law enforcement officer, educator, health professional, tobacco awareness instructor, substance abuse professional, counselor, parent, community leader, volunteer, youth leader, REGISTER NOW for the 2010 Texas Teen Tobacco Summit & Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention Conference! The summit will be held July 25-28 at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center in The Woodlands, TX.
2010 Great American Smokeout Art Calendar
In November 2009, Metro Health observed the Great American Smokeout (GASO) by asking local students to create artwork that would depict their ideas about tobacco and the dangers of its use.
On January 5, 2010, Metro Health recognized the art winners with an awards ceremony. The students artwork is featured in this one-page, 12-month calendar.
If
you are a smoker trying to quit or know someone who needs to quit, print and post it as a reminder of the reasons they need to succeed.
Upcoming Events with Tobacco Prevention Program Presence
National Night Out... October 5... 5 - 8 p.m.
Alazan Apache Courts 1011 South Brazos St.
Family Fitness Challenge and Wellness Fair in SAISD... July 17... 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Irving Middle School Cafeteria/Gym
Beat Bash... August 15... 6 - 9 p.m.
AT& T Center
In addition, Metro Health's Tobacco Prevention Program team will be educating youth participating in the Parks & Recreation Summer Youth Program about the dangers of tobacco use. Read more in the Health e-News article.
