Tobacco Prevention & Education InternshipAt — Madera County Department of Public Health

"As the Local Lead Agency, the goal of Madera County Tobacco Control Program (MCTCP) is to keep all Maderans healthy through a reduction of tobacco use and exposure.

The MCTCP works in partnership with the Madera County Tobacco Control Coalition (established in 1990), which meets on a quarterly basis. The Coalition serves as an advisory body to the MCTCP on health issues related to tobacco use and exposure, as well as the latest information on emerging tobacco issues such as vaping. The coalition is open to all members of the community who share the same concern.  For more information visit ww.facebook.com/MaderaCountyTobaccoControlCoalition.

Program priorities include:

• Reducing exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and tobacco waste
• Reducing youth access to tobacco products
• Countering pro-tobacco influences
• Reforming the retail environment
• Addressing new and emerging tobacco trends, like e-cigarette use

Current Initiatives include:

• Restricting the sale of flavored tobacco products within youth sensitive areas (elementary schools, parks, youth centers)
• Supporting the Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Youth Coalition
• Developing policy efforts that establish smoke-free multi-unit housing and tobacco retail licensing"

From Madera County's website - https://www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health/tobacco-control-and-education-program