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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

Friday evening we tabled with the Buffalo Center Of Health Equity at the Igniting Hope Community Day.
09/23/2026

Friday evening we tabled with the Buffalo Center Of Health Equity at the Igniting Hope Community Day.

The resilience of hope is real. Our team with fellow community health champions … at The Igniting Hope Conference.
09/23/2026

The resilience of hope is real. Our team with fellow community health champions … at The Igniting Hope Conference.

Our Health Systems for a To***co-Free Western New York team partnered with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s De...
09/16/2026

Our Health Systems for a To***co-Free Western New York team partnered with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Department of Indigenous Health at the Seneca Fall Festival this weekend.

09/15/2026
Community Mobilization at its best. Thank you dress for success!!!!
09/12/2026

Community Mobilization at its best. Thank you dress for success!!!!

Be to***co and v**e free for your pet!
09/01/2026

Be to***co and v**e free for your pet!

This month and October, participate in our Quit for Your Pet campaign! Learn more at https://www.nysmokefree.com/pets

09/01/2026

No menthol. Save lives.

Team member Amanda Hucksoll reaching out with Julie Calvert at the GOW CARES Alliance Overdose Awareness event.
08/31/2026

Team member Amanda Hucksoll reaching out with Julie Calvert at the GOW CARES Alliance Overdose Awareness event.

New Address. Bigger Mission for Dress for Success as they open their downtown Buffalo facility at 285 Ellicott Street to...
08/25/2026

New Address. Bigger Mission for Dress for Success as they open their downtown Buffalo facility at 285 Ellicott Street to serve more women in our community. Director Michelle Barron was on hand, as well as city, county and state officials. We are proud to partner with them to create healthier communities through education, advocacy and outreach.

08/17/2026

Do your lungs a favor and make today ! After you quit smoking, your lungs will start to heal and you'll be breathing easier in no time! https://ow.ly/QRbm50ZzQ2m

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