Coalition for a Smoke-Free Marion County

11/19/2025

Hosting family this season? Make your home a smoke-free zone to protect your loved ones—especially kids and older adults—from secondhand smoke. 🦃 🚭

11/18/2025

Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can harm your heart and blood vessels. Protect your heart—and others’—by keeping spaces 100% smoke-free. 🫀 🚭

11/17/2025

Va**ng in the schools has become an epidemic. Though you may feel like punishing a student in the same way you would any other misbehavior is the right way to go, oftentimes, it is not. Check out this post from Truth Initiative for more!

11/14/2025

This season, we’re thankful for clean air and communities that care. Every smoke-free policy helps protect families, workers, and future generations. 🚭 🍂

11/13/2025

Think cracking a window keeps your car safe from smoke? Think again. Thirdhand smoke sticks to seats, surfaces, and air vents—posing risks to passengers long after you’ve finished smoking. 💨

11/12/2025

Before your next move, think about asking these questions to ensure your new home is smoke-free.

11/11/2025

We all need support when making big life changes. One such instance is quitting smoking. Encouragement goes a long way! Offer support, reassurance, and rewards when it's time to celebrate milestones. 🚭

Be patient. Everyone's journey is unique, but it's always easier with a friend by your side. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

11/10/2025

Infants are especially vulnerable to thirdhand smoke because they crawl, touch, and play on surfaces where toxic residue settles—and they often put their hands and toys in their mouths, increasing their exposure.

11/07/2025

As the weather cools down, we spend more time inside. Keeping your home and public spaces smoke-free helps protect everyone from the lingering effects of secondhand and thirdhand smoke.

11/06/2025

Did you know, smoke-free protections not only save lives, but also save money? Less illness, fewer hospital visits, and healthier workers mean a stronger local economy for everyone. 💪 💸

11/05/2025

Build your quit plan based on your needs! If you want to stay on track and stay smoke-free, plan ahead; it'll help you stick to it in the long run.

Quitting to***co is easier with a plan. Build yours to help you stay on track, push through tough moments, and set yourself up for success. (Link below)

11/04/2025

In the United States, cigarette smoking is linked to about 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths, according to the CDC. Let's clear the air and support smoke-free spaces to help keep everyone in the community safe from secondhand smoke. 🚭 🫁