Broward
Florida Department of Health
Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida
Vision: A Tobacco Free Life for all Floridians
Mission: Working to protect all Floridians from the dangers of inhaled nicotine and secondhand smoke exposure, through evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs, with an emphasis on youth and other vulnerable populations.
Contact Us
Address: 780 SW 24th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
Phone: (954)-952-8753
Email: [email protected]
Provider Name: Bradley LaVecchia
We will review your email and reply within 2-3 working days.
Thank you.
Partnership Information
The Tobacco Free Partnership of Broward County is dedicated to creating policy changes to prevent or reduce the health risks associated with use of all tobacco products. Visit the webpage for more information www.tfp-broward.org and please join us for our once-a-month meeting in person (780 SW 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33315) or virtually (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86759280788?pwd=QXVTT1F6WXhqMXVZN01UTHFrTFozQT09) that takes place every third Thursday of each month at 8:15 am.
County SWAT Information
Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) is a statewide initiative program to mobilize, educate, and equip Florida youth to revolt against Tobacco. We currently have 25 active SWAT clubs in 10 middle and 15 high schools in Broward. Contact us to see if the club is offered at your school or reach out to your principle, any student can join at any time free of cost. For more information on the Broward County SWAT clubs, please contact Bradley Lavecchia at 954-952-8753. https://www.swatflorida.com/
SWATFlorida.com
County Data
In Broward County, 13.6% of adults who are current smokers (2019) and 2.3% for youth. 17.8% of youth in Broward currently use e-cigarettes, and 7.3% of adults (2019)
FLHealthCHARTS.com
Local Initiatives
Events Calendar
Tobacco Point Of Sale Task Force Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2025
@ 12:00 AMMicrosoft Teams Meeting (Virtually)
780 SW 24th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Meeting to plan and support the tobacco Point-of-Sale zoning initiative. The task force members and Florida Department of Health in Broward County work together to educate city commissioners and decision makers on the benefits of having tobacco Point-of-Sale zoning ordinances to counteract tobacco retailers' proximity and density in our communities.
RSVP: [email protected]
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