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

The team had a legislative meeting in Microsoft Teams today. They discussed the health impact and local burden of to***c...
02/25/2026

The team had a legislative meeting in Microsoft Teams today. They discussed the health impact and local burden of to***co use with Kim Peck, Community Representative for Senator Patrick Gallivan.

02/24/2026

🚨 Request for Proposals: Statewide Media Agency 🚨
link in comments

To***co-Free NYS is seeking a qualified media agency to lead the development and implementation of strategic, statewide media efforts that advance to***co-free norms and support priority program goals.

The selected agency will collaborate closely with program leadership and partners to deliver impactful, coordinated media strategies that help move this important work forward.

📄 The RFP includes full details on the scope of work, submission requirements, and timeline.
📧 Interested agencies are encouraged to contact Heather at hbernet@bridgescouncil.org

🗓️ Key Dates:
⏰ Proposal Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026
🚀 Anticipated Contract Start: June 1, 2026

🔗 Please share with qualified media partners who are passionate about advancing to***co-free communities across New York State!

***coFreeNYS

Members of the To***co Control Team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center met with Assembly Member David A. Rive...
02/20/2026

Members of the To***co Control Team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center met with Assembly Member David A. Rivera today to discuss how they can work together to make the Niagara District healthier.

A lot of talk about to***co use and how we can make our communities healthier. That's what was on the agenda for our tea...
02/18/2026

A lot of talk about to***co use and how we can make our communities healthier. That's what was on the agenda for our team and Sentator April Baskin's Chief of Staff, Callie Johnson, today.

Great story…
02/18/2026

Great story…

While the time to make New Year's resolutions has come and gone, it's never too late to put your mind to something, like quitting smoking. The New York State Quitline recently released its annual list of success stories from across the state.

Team member Amanda Hucksoll and Lori Haspett, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Envision Wellness, are catching up on pr...
02/17/2026

Team member Amanda Hucksoll and Lori Haspett, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Envision Wellness, are catching up on program successes and how we can help lower patient to***co dependence in the future.

Treat your heart right for and beyond. Give up to***co use and the benefits begin right away.
02/17/2026

Treat your heart right for and beyond. Give up to***co use and the benefits begin right away.

This February, take the first step toward a heart-healthy, to***co-free life by making a plan to quit.

28,000 adults who die each year in New York State die from their own smoking. Our team talked to NYS Assemblymember Patr...
02/17/2026

28,000 adults who die each year in New York State die from their own smoking. Our team talked to NYS Assemblymember Patrick Chludzinski about that fact and shared all the programs, tools and services we have to help lower that number.

02/05/2026

***coControl

Our team met with Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes' Chief of Staff, Mark Boyd, to share information and conversatio...
01/29/2026

Our team met with Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes' Chief of Staff, Mark Boyd, to share information and conversation on our to***co control work. Pictured with Mark Boyd are: Michael Johnson, Director of the Department of Government and Community Relations at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Patricia Bax, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at Roswell Park; and Shannon Waddell-Collins, To***co Control Specialist at Roswell Park.

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

Address

Elm Street At Carlton St
Buffalo, NY
14203

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Health Systems for a Tobacco Free WNY posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Health Systems for a Tobacco Free WNY:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category