Mission
Statement
The
mission of the Delaware County Tobacco-Free Coalition is to improve
the health and quality of life for all residents of Delaware County
by preventing, reducing, and/or eliminating tobacco use and exposure
to tobacco smoke pollution.
Meetings
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, August
25, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA
For more information, please contact Aria at 484-444-0412.
Current Initiatives:
Smoke-Free Homes & Cars Campaign
Secondhand
smoke is harmful to everyone,
especially to babies and young
children of all
communities. Millions of children are exposed to
secondhand smoke in their home which can cause
several health
issues such as Middle ear infections –
millions per year,
Bronchitis/pneumonia and Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) –
2,000 deaths per
year. By increase awareness of the health
impacts on
children from exposure to secondhand smoke and
helping families take action to protect children from
exposure
to secondhand smoke, you can help protect
children’s health.
About the Tobacco-Free Coalition
Since its inception in 1997, the
Delaware County Tobacco-Free Coalition has concentrated on
reducing and eliminating exposure to tobacco smoke pollution in
Delaware County through awareness campaigns, publications and
community events. More specifically, the Coalition’s present
focus is on reducing tobacco smoke pollution in restaurants,
homes, cars and workplaces.
The Coalition’s efforts also include
encouraging and educating schools, daycares, and community
centers about the importance of proactive, smoke-free policies;
educating residents about the free quit
smoking classes available in their areas; working with youth
to help counter the false marketing of tobacco companies;
educating lawmakers on the importance of smoke-free laws and
regulations; and last but not least, investing every individual
with the knowledge that tobacco products are a serious threat to
health, and that help is available to
those who desire to quit.
Membership
The Coalition meets monthly at Holcomb
Behavioral Health Systems in Media, PA. You don’t have to be a
member to attend Coalition meetings. For a current meeting
schedule or membership application form, call 484-444-0412. The
Coalition encourages residents from all ages, backgrounds and
walks of life to join in the effort to creating a healthier,
smoke-free Delaware County.
