Leon
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: 2965 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Phone: 8504046426
Email: [email protected]
Provider Name: Acacia Robinson
We will review your email and reply within 2-3 working days.
Thank you.
Partnership Information
Tobacco Free Leon is a collaborative initiative comprising various community organizations and influential leaders, dedicated to raising awareness about tobacco use, safeguarding youth from its harms, and enhancing local policies. Our partnership plays a vital role in fostering a healthier community through advocacy, education, and policy change. To learn how you can get involved, please use the provided contact information.
County SWAT Information
The Leon County Students Working Against Tobacco chapter operates in various middle and high schools, offering peer education on tobacco and vaping prevention through school activities, community events, and public presentations. Schools involved in the program include Chiles High School, Cobb Middle School, Montford Middle School, Rickards High School, Raa Middle School, and Swift Creek Middle School. To learn how you can get involved, please use the provided contact information.
SWATFlorida.com
County Data
Leon County faces several key tobacco-related issues: High Smoking Rates: Adult smoking rates are lower than the state average but still concerning. E-Cigarette Use: A significant portion of the population uses e-cigarettes. Health Disparities: Black residents face higher tobacco-related illnesses and mortality due to targeted marketing and limited healthcare access. Youth Tobacco Use: Programs like SWAT aim to reduce youth tobacco use. Our CHD offers resources for prevention and cessation.
FLHealthCHARTS.com
Local Initiatives
Leon County is actively working to enhance policies related to tobacco use by focusing on key areas such as Point of sale, improvements in the K-12 Student Code of Conduct, and expanding access to cessation programs. These initiatives aim to create clearer guidelines around tobacco use, strengthen prevention efforts in educational settings, and ensure that individuals have the resources they need to quit using tobacco. Through these targeted policy measures, Leon County is committed
Events Calendar
FAMU Grape Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 14, 2024
@ 08:00 AMFAMU Center for Viticulture & Small Fruit Research
6361 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
The Grape Harvest Festival is an annual health fair dedicated to celebrating family, food, fun, & agricultural discovery, honoring FAMU's leadership in viticulture research. The event features engaging activities, including vineyard trailer rides, grape & wine sampling, grape stomping, & a hula hoop competition. Over 60 community exhibitors/vendors, including the Department of Health, Bond Community Center, & AHEC participate to provide valuable information about their programs and services.
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