Tri-County kicks off Take Down Tobacco Initiative

Salisbury Independent
Posted 4/9/24

The Take Down Tobacco initiative is a national campaign of activism that takes place each Spring...

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.


Already a member? Log in to continue.   Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

Please log in to continue

Log in

Tri-County kicks off Take Down Tobacco Initiative

Posted

WESTOVER, — The Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester County Health Departments are excited to announce the launch of a new month-long anti-tobacco and vape campaign in observation of Take Down Tobacco Day which took place on April 1, 2024.

The Take Down Tobacco initiative is a national campaign of activism that takes place each Spring and empowers youth to stand out, speak up and take a stand against “Big Tobacco.” The initiative not only empowers students to say no to tobacco and vape products, but also gives them the tools to become a tobacco and vape-free generation.

Students from Crisfield, Mardela, and Snow Hill High Schools joined forces to film a youth- focused anti-tobacco commercial. The campaign addresses each county health department’s goal of raising awareness about tobacco and vape use among youth, and raising youth awareness about the tobacco industry’s deceptive marketing tactics.

The commercial will air April 9 - May 31 across multiple platforms, and can be viewed on the Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester County Health Department Facebook pages (@somersethealthmd, @wicomicohealth, @worcesterhealth).

 For more information, call the Somerset County Health Department at 443-523-1700.

Project funded by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund.

anti-tobacco, vape, take down tobacco day, big tobacco, schools
Members and subscribers make this story possible.
You can help support non-partisan, community journalism.

x
X