Tag: Tobacco Free Allen County
Health First Allen County grant awards announced for 2025
The Allen County Department of Health will continue in 2025 to work with community partners to promote and protect public health, providing them with needed resources to continue and expand efforts to improve the health of local residents.
Angelica Pickens named Community Development PIO
Today, the City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division announced Angelica Pickens as its new public information officer.
New coalition calls for end to cheap tobacco products
A broad coalition of leading national and statewide health organizations joined together today to call for an end to cheap tobacco products.
The importance of a smoke-free workplace
Tobacco Free Allen County reminds residents on the importance of a smoke-free workplace.
Free no-cost health screenings and educations services to the public
The Prevention Clinic 2 is a collective of over 13 local non-profit organizations and Brown Mackie College offering no-cost health workshops and screenings.
CDC TIPS will return to Allen County July 2014
The U.S. CDC is airing a second series of ads in 2014 featuring real people who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases.
Great American Smokeout – 11/21/2013
The Fort Wayne Urban League will be hosting a "Go Cold Turkey for Turkey" event on November 21st from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.
FW Urban League and Tobacco Free Allen County team up for Cleanup
This year the Fort Wayne Urban League youth and the Tobacco Free Allen County coalition are joining forces to clean up the city.
Education campaign to help Indiana residents quit smoking returns
Continuing with the success of last year's landmark national tobacco education campaign, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is airing a second series of ads featuring real people who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases.
New study finds increased use of electronic cigarettes and shows need for FDA regulation
A study published today by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant increase in awareness and use of electronic cigarettes, which are not currently regulated by any government agency to protect public health.