Johnson County Public Health staff lead tobacco prevention and control initiatives in Johnson, Iowa, Henry, Lee, and Des Moines Counties. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes recommendations for tobacco control and prevention. These strategies fall into three categories:
- Preventing the initiation of tobacco use by youth;
- Reducing exposure to secondhand smoke; and
- Promoting tobacco cessation.
Johnson County Public Health staff work with community partners to accomplish these goals. Staff offer free educational presentations for youth, adults, health care providers, businesses/organizations, apartment owners/managers, coalitions, civic organizations, park boards, and elected officials. They offer free education and quitting brochures and posters. Additionally, they can assist with tobacco/nicotine-free policy drafting, passage, and implementation. If you are interested in working together or want to join a local community coalition that addresses tobacco use in these five counties, contact us at 319-356-6040 or [email protected].
Tobacco Prevention & Control Resource Quicklinks
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Iowa’s Youth Tobacco Prevention Movement
ISTEP (Iowa Students for Tobacco Education and Prevention)
Resources for Families, Health Care Providers, Educators
Parents/families/youth-serving organizations
Health Care Providers
Educators
Curriculum, lessons, and resources
Alternative-to-Suspension
Smoke-free Homes
Resident Concerns
Assistance Going Smoke-free
State Regulations/Laws and Sample Policies for Businesses, Schools, Parks, Childcare
Resources
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Local tobacco regulations
Johnson County staff assisted with the following local tobacco regulations:
- Prohibition on using electronic cigarettes/vaping devices in the same places cigarette smoking is prohibited – Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County
- Iowa City Tobacco retailer ordinance setting a minimum distance of 500 feet from any other tobacco retailer, and any general educational facility, and any college and university.
- Tobacco-Free Parks Policies
Community Tobacco Prevention in Action
Local youth and community partners help share tobacco and nicotine prevention education through presentations, outreach events, and school-based activities.
