The Erie County Health Department announced it received a $40,000 Tobacco Cessation Grant from the Ohio Department of Health, according to a news release.<\/p>\n
This funding is dedicated to expanding local resources, improving public health outcomes and supporting residents in their journey to become tobacco-free, the release said.<\/p>\n
Tobacco use remains a leading cause of preventable disease and death in Ohio, according to the release.<\/p>\n
With this new influx of state funding, the County Health Department plans to bolster its existing cessation programs, provide increased access to nicotine replacement therapies and launch targeted educational campaigns designed to reach high-risk populations within the community, the release said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis funding is a significant win for our community\u2019s long-term health,\u201d said Eliot Dyer, grant program manager at Erie County Health Department, in the release. \u201cWith these resources, we can break down the barriers that often prevent individuals
from seeking help.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis grant allows us to provide more personalized support and evidence-based tools, ensuring that every resident who wants to quit tobacco has a clear, supported path to success.\u201d<\/p>\n
The grant will support several key initiatives over the coming year, including:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Enhanced counseling services \u2014 Increasing the availability of one-on-one and group support sessions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Community outreach \u2014 Partnering with local organizations to bring cessation resources directly to neighborhoods with the highest need.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Provider training \u2014 Equipping local health care providers with the latest strategies for tobacco intervention.<\/p>\n
The Erie County Health Department is committed to creating a healthier, smoke-free environment for all residents, the release said.<\/p>\n