Learn more about our tobacco prevention focuses:
Through the partnership with local public health agencies and statewide coalition members we've been working to reduce tobacco's harm across Minnesota for over 14 years.
of addicted smokers start before age 21
smoking-related deaths in Minnesota each Year
annual excess health care cost in Minnesota each year caused by smoking
deaths are due to tobacco use
We have all heard the dangers of tobacco, but you may be surprised about the many things you still don’t know about this product and industry. We educate the community about tobacco so that people can make informed decisions when voting on tobacco-related laws and policies.
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The tobacco industry may not be able to advertise, but they’ve found many ways to secretly market their product to new customers, especially young people. We are fervent advocates for laws and policies that will keep tobacco away from kids.
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Thinking of giving up tobacco? We know you have a hard road ahead of you and we are here to help. We offer one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and personalized plans designed to help you kick tobacco use for good.
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Benton County becomes 40th Tobacco 21 community
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3 reasons to care about tobacco prevention
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Good News From the State Capitol
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E-cigarettes: What You Need To Know
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Tobacco prevention heating up at the State Capitol
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Feeling Good MN outlines 2019 Legislative priorities
Read MoreThinking of giving up tobacco? We know you have a hard road ahead of you and we are here to help. Thankfully, our teams at CentraCare Health's hospitals and clinics have learned many strategies that can help you quit tobacco once and for all. We have tobacco treatment specialists trained in a variety of prevention and cessation techniques, including counseling and medication. We offer one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and personalized plans designed to help you kick tobacco use for good.