The Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) at the Oregon Public Health Division requests proposals from federally-recognized tribes in Oregon for continuation grants for tribal tobacco prevention and education programs (Tribal Programs). Tribal Programs are to be grounded in best practices for tobacco prevention that seek sustainable environmental change through social norm change and policy development, and that are prioritized based on needs identified by the tribe.

Dates:
Medford, Monday, May 12
Bend, Tuesday, May 13
Boardman, Wednesday, May 14
Portland, Friday, May 16

The Tobacco Prevention and Education Program invites you to join us to strengthen your skills in policy promotion. This meeting is mandatory for all TPEP coordinators and program staff at County Health Departments, Tribes, and Specific Population Networks. TPEP School Coordinators are also invited to attend. We will review tobacco prevention and education best practices, cover the steps involved in policy development and adoption, and consider the policy development process in a variety of settings such as hospitals, schools, community colleges, and multi-unit housing. This is also an excellent time to strengthen your connections with other Coordinators and programs in your region.

For questions, contact Sabrina Freewynn at 971-673-1121

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The Oregon Tobacco Quit Line is a free telephone service available to all Oregon residents who want to stop using tobacco. The Quit Line offers you free quitting information, one-on-one telephone counseling, and referrals for you or a loved one.

Oregon Tobacco Education Clearinghouse (OTEC) Catalog

For information on Project Quit, or on the new DHS tobacco-free campus policy taking effect on May 30, 2008, please visit us at the link below.

Although the overall prevalence of tobacco use in Oregon has declined in recent years, some population groups continue to experience a disparate burden of tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.