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Iowa Tobacco Research Center |
| Established in 2001, the Iowa Tobacco Research Center is dedicated to innovative research and education in the areas of tobacco use and prevention. The ITRC's efforts are focused on the areas of tobacco cessation, intervention research, population research and education. The ITRC is directed by Dr. Mary Aquilino, PhD, MSN, FNP. It is operated by the Department of Community and Behavioral Health in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, and is located in Iowa City, Iowa. For additional information contact Esther Baker at (319) 384-4845 or Iowa Tobacco Research Center. |
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The Iowa Tobacco Research Center Goals |
Helping all individuals make healthy choices about tobacco use. Reducing exposure to secondhand smoke (ETS). Making evidence-based and culturally-competent cessation services available to all youth, pregnant women and adults. Providing state-of-the-art training in tobacco use interventions to healthcare providers and health educators. Providing and supporting effective and culturally-competent prevention programs. Educating policy makers and community leaders about policies governing underage access to tobacco products, environmental exposure to tobacco smoke and the cigarette excise tax. |
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Iowa Health Care Provider Outreach Program |
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| The Iowa Tobacco Research Center's regional outreach specialists will present the latest evidence-based, best practices in tobacco cessation to health care providers and collaborate with them to incorporate tobacco cessation treatment strategies into standard care at health care facilities across the state. | ||
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Tobacco Updates
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For additional information email Iowa Tobacco Research Center or call (319) 384-4845.
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