That's about 22 percent of the population. The coalition is a broad-based community coalition. Over 100 volunteers from the Lehigh Valley contribute their time and talents as members of core coalition committees. These community members represent work-sites, schools, community organizations and health care facilities. The program materials and training is available through the coalition.
TIP is a small group multi-session intervention program for middle school grade teens.
TATU , Teens Against Tobacco Use, is a teen prevention program for teens and younger students. Fun activities occur within schools and youth organizations providing prevention messages. Smoke Free Business Awards program recognizes business and community leaders adopting smoke-free policies including local restaurants and tobacco free pharmacies. Planning a Smoke-free workplace manual policy guide is available. The Fifth Vital Sign programs train physicians, dentists, nurses and other health care providers in how to help their patients stop smoking.