Sara Brummer, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department administrative support specialist, places a urinal screen in the men's room at Aladdin's Cafe on Massachusetts street Thursday. by ldchealth
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department's tobacco prevention campaign is underway. Interns from Health Care Access, a Douglas County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer and agency staff have been canvassing the county to draw attention to the hazards of tobacco in an unusual way — with urinal screens, posters and stickers placed in bar and restaurant restrooms.
The campaign, which focuses on impotence and premature aging linked to smoking, targets 18- to 30-year-olds and is timed with the return of many university students to the area. So far, more than 50 establishments have worked with the Health Department to make the grant-funded campaign happen. We are extremely grateful for their participation.
Frame grab from anti-smoking video. FInd a link to it on healthylawrence.org. by jestevens
In addition to the restroom materials, you'll also see messages promoted in ads on TV, radio and online. Pizza Shuttle has also partnered with the department to place information on top of Pizza Shuttle boxes. All advertising links to healthylawrence.org. which provides tips and resources on how to quit and even order a free poster from the campaign. Go to healthylawrence.org or follow @HealthyLawrence on Twitter for more information.
Tagged: smoking, tobacco prevention, premature aging, impotence, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, Health Department
Comments
Ceallach (anonymous) says…
OMG, how much did this grant cost taxpayers?
DanAlexander (Dan Alexander) says…
where is the study? I don't think smokers have had any problems being baby factories, campaign fail.
jestevens (Jane Stevens) replies…
I don't understand your question, Dan. Care to clarify?
ldchealth (Lisa Horn) says…
Not one cent. This campaign was funded by the Master Settlement Agreement, a.k.a. the tobacco settlement.
Under the agreement, seven tobacco companies agreed to change the way tobacco products are marketed and pay states an estimated $206 billion.
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rebeccalo (Rebecca Lo) says…
Well done!