Health Systems for a Tobacco Free WNY

Health Systems for a Tobacco Free WNY Serving healthcare providers in the 8 counties of WNY - Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Allegany, Chautauqua, Wyoming and Cattaraugus.

The Western New York Tobacco Health Systems Change Center is one of eight centers across the state that will collaborate with targeted health-care providers to assist these organizations in the adoption of policies and programs designed to help patients quit using tobacco products. This grant builds on previous grant-funded tobacco control work by our organization, but with our interventions now focused on the organization level, which allows us to serve a broader geographic area. The program strives to increase the number of health-care provider organizations that have systems to screen all patients for tobacco use, deliver brief advice to quit at all visits, and provide assistance to help patients quit successfully. Evidence demonstrates that brief advice to quit smoking from a health-care provider significantly increases the odds that a smoker will quit. We will maximize our efforts by working with health-care organizations that primarily serve patients who are disproportionately impacted by tobacco dependence, such as Federally Qualified Health Centers and mental-health service providers. While New York State has made great strides in reducing tobacco use, smoking prevalence has not declined for those with low incomes and less education, and those with self-reported poor mental health. These at-risk groups can least afford the costs of tobacco and the consequences of addiction. To learn more, contact the THSCC of WNY at 716-845-8255

12/29/2025

MOTIVATION MONDAY: A smoke or v**e break can derail valuable time spent with others, especially during the holidays. Practice delaying to learn how to cut down and how to eventually quit altogether. Learn more at NYSmokeFree.com/how-to-quit

12/29/2025

Making a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking is a step in the right direction, but it’s not the final step. Use as an opportunity to check in on your progress and recommit if you've slipped up. Learn more about how Monday can help you quit and stay quit at: https://ow.ly/v5I350XNGnz

Landmarks across the state were illuminated in purple to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New York State To***co Co...
11/24/2025

Landmarks across the state were illuminated in purple to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New York State To***co Control program.

Some accomplishments in that time include a new record low smoking rate for young people and a near 50% decrease in New York's lung cancer rates.

Celebrating 25 years of saving lives.
11/20/2025

Celebrating 25 years of saving lives.

Today is a good day to think about quitting.
11/13/2025

Today is a good day to think about quitting.

Shannon was out in the field doing an in-depth training for the Dental Hygiene class at SUNY Erie Community College. The...
11/12/2025

Shannon was out in the field doing an in-depth training for the Dental Hygiene class at SUNY Erie Community College. The name of the training: Helping To***co Users Quit: Dental Professionals Leading the Way.

Shannon was at Erie County Medical Center Friday presenting a "Hidden Dangers of Smoking" training with the Wellness, Pr...
11/10/2025

Shannon was at Erie County Medical Center Friday presenting a "Hidden Dangers of Smoking" training with the Wellness, Prevention and Community Engagement teams.

11/08/2025

Happy Saturday…

There are many treats to giving up smoking.
11/03/2025

There are many treats to giving up smoking.

Giving up ci******es and other ni****ne delivery sources such as v**es, chewing to***co and ni****ne pouches offers rewards that begin immediately and continue for years

Read about our success story at Evergreen Health
10/16/2025

Read about our success story at Evergreen Health

Health Systems for a To***co-Free NY's mission is to reduce to***co-related morbidity and mortality by partnering with healthcare systems to help their patients quit smoking.

Read about the services we provide.
10/14/2025

Read about the services we provide.

The start of a new school year often feels like a fresh slate: new classes, new goals, and new growth opportunities. Along with academic success, it’s also the perfect time …

09/30/2025

Motivation Monday 💪
Quitting looks different for everyone - and that’s okay! Every step toward a smoke-free life is a win for your health. We’re here to support you anytime:
🔗 nysmokefree.com/services

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