Tobacco Use Prevention and Control 
US Map of Local Tobacco Resources, Support, and Links
Tobacco Resources & Publications
Webinar Opportunity
Developing Capacity to Support & Sustain Tobacco Control
Boards of Health in Action
Local Success Stories
Comprehensive Smoke-free Laws
Mark Your Calendars!
Request for Awards and Proposals
NALBOH Community Health Pages
Interactive US Map of Tobacco Resources
NALBOH is pleased to present an interactive US map that allows individuals to quickly access tobacco control resources for their state and community. To visit the map and learn more about tobacco control resources in your state, please visit our webpage. |
Webinar Opportunities
On February 23, 2010 ET, NALBOH offered a webinar for board of health members and other public health professionals on how the new Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act law directly impacts local authority to control tobacco marketing. The presentation was conducted by Maggie Mahoney, JD and Warren Ortland, JD from the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium.
Click to view the presentation slides.
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On September 28, 2009 and October 13, 2009 NALBOH offered a webinar for board of health members and health department staff about emerging tobacco products. The webinar was presented by staff at the American Legacy Foundation, and the PowerPoint presentation is now available for download. To view or download this presentation, please click the link below.
Please continue to check back with NALBOH and register to be on the free NALBOH NEWSALERT email distribution list to learn about upcoming webinar opportunities!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to the following four teams that have been selected to receive funding and training from NALBOH and NACCHO in the 2009-2010 application cycle for Developing Capacity to Support and Sustain Tobacco Prevention and Control Efforts!
Vanderburgh County Health Department, IN
Northern Kentucky Health Department, KY
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, WV
Black Hills Center for American Indian Health: Navajo Nation, AZ
*Next year’s Request for Applications will be released in the summer 2010 for the 2010-2011 application cycle.* |
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Local Successes
Share Your Success Story:
Implementing and Supporting Tobacco Control Laws
Click to share your story!
Boards of Health in Action!
NEW! Cabell-Huntington, WV-Considering strengthening current smoke-free air bill to include all bars and video lottery parlors.
Ayer, MA-Considering a ban on smoking on and inside all town-owned property.
Mid-Ohio Valley, WV-Adopted new smoke-free resolution strengthening the definition of an enclosed space.
Brunswick County, NC-Considering new smoke-free policy for county buildings with passage of new statewide smoke-free air legislation.
Missouri Association of Local Boards of Health (MALBOH)-Approved adoption of position paper regarding hookah bars in Missouri communities.
Amherst Board of Health, MA-Holding hearings on including a smoking ban buffer zone to local ordinance.
Needham Board of Health, MA-Passed ordinance prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies.
Uxbridge Board of Health, MA- Passed ordinance prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies.
Guilford County Board of Health, NC-Passed resolution prohibiting smoking in municipal buildings.
Forsyth County, NC - Passed a resolution supporting statewide smoking ban and increasing cigarettes tax.
Rowan County, NC - Passed a resolution supporting statewide smoking ban.
Wayne County, NC - Adopted a strict tobacco ban on health department campus.
Bartow County, GA - Passed a resolution supporting increase of statewide cigarette tax by $1.00.
Chattooga County, GA - Passed a resolution supporting increase of statewide cigarette tax by $1.00.
Dade County, GA - Passed a resolution supporting increase of statewide cigarette tax by $1.00.
Floyd County, GA - Passed a resolution supporting increase of statewide cigarette tax by $1.00.
Polk County, GA - Passed a resolution supporting increase of statewide cigarette tax by $1.00.
Walker County, GA - Passed a resolution supporting increase of statewide cigarette tax by $1.00.
Eau Claire City/County, WI - Passed a resolution supporting statewide smoking ban. |
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Congratulations to the following locations that have either passed or implemented comprehensive smoking bans in 2010!
Worth, IL |
Pine Ridge, SC |
Springdale, SC |
| Galveston, TX |
Lexington County, SC |
Kirkwood, MO |
| Haines County, AK |
Pratt, KS |
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Congratulations to the following cities that have banned smoking bars and/or hookah lounges-
- Boston, MA
- Lowell, MA
- Northampton, MA
- West Springfield, MA
Congratulations to the following cities that have banned sales of tobacco products in pharmacies-
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Mark Your Calendars! 
August 5-7, 2010: 18th Annual NALBOH Conference in Omaha, NE.
"Journey to the Future: Facing Public Health Challenges Today
for a Healthier Tomorrow"
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Community Health Status Indicators
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Page Updated 2/25/2010.
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