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Regional and Local Health Operations

Regional and Local Health Operations

Public Health Region 7 Programs and Services

Tobacco Prevention and Control - Public Health Region 7

Mission Statement

The mission of Tobacco Prevention and Control (TPC) is to reduce the health and economic toll tobacco has placed on the citizens of Texas.
 

Program Overview

The major goals of TPC are:

  • To eliminate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
  • To promote tobacco cessation among adults and youth.
  • To prevent initiation of tobacco use by youth.

DSHS Tobacco Prevention Program
 

Program Contact

Nia Slaughter
Program Specialist