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Tobacco Use Prevention Program

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TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL

TOBACCO PREVENTION
AND CONTROL

Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States, and every year 11,700 Georgia adults die due to tobacco related illnesses. The Tobacco Prevention and Control efforts at the health department use comprehensive strategies to reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related disease and death. The Tobacco Prevention efforts are administered locally at the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Department. The program focuses on improving the health of Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County residents through policy and systems change under four main goals:

  • Prevent Initiation of Tobacco Products Among Youth and Young Adults
  • Eliminate Secondhand Smoke Exposure
  • Promote Smoke-Free Businesses and Workplaces
  • Promote Cessation from Tobacco Use

People must be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco products in GA

The legal age to purchase tobacco products in Georgia was increased from 18 to 21 as of July 22, 2020. It is unlawful for any person to sell or barter, directly or indirectly any cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco related objects, alternative nicotine products, or vapor products to any individual under the age of 21.

Learn more about Tobacco 21 Law in Georgia:

Tobacco prevention is a community affair

The Tobacco Prevention efforts are addressed through partnerships with community organizations.

We work with the Gwinnett United in Drug Education (GUIDE), Newton and Rockdale Drug Free Coalitions to address the smoking rates of youth and adults in those counties. Georgia Department of Public Health funds provide an avenue to work with local businesses and schools to promote smoke-free businesses and campuses.

Partner with us, request resources, or make a presentation request

If you or your community groups are interested in partnering with GNR to tackle tobacco issues, please contact Tiffany Tai, the Chronic Disease Program Coordinator, at Tiffany.Tai@gnrhealth.com. In addition, please contact Tiffany to request posters, brochures, signage, and other tobacco cessation resources, or to request a presentation at your school or workplace.

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Tobacco and Vaping Cessation

 

Information about Tobacco Use in Georgia

 
Tobacco 21 Law
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Community Health Assessment / Community Health Improvement Plans

Community Health Assessments (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) have been created for the three counties we serve.

The community-wide health assessment, which examines the county’s health status, is intended to help shape the collaborative efforts to improve the health of residents.

The community health improvement plan describes how the Health Department and a variety of community partners will work together to improve the health of the population through various projects and programs.

Access each county’s CHA and CHIP below:

Gwinnett County

Newton County

Rockdale County

To request previous versions of the CHA and CHIP, contact us.

What’s an epidemiologist?​

Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly-competitive network of benefits.

Benefits package includes:

  • 13 paid holidays per year

  • Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

  • Three weeks of Sick Leave per year

  • Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee’s Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee’s contribution amount

  • Life Insurance
    Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability

  • Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available

  • Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia’s Own Credit Union.