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Tobacco Prevention & Education Program (TPEP)
Department of Human Services


Reduce tobacco-related illness and death
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Oregon's Tobacco Prevention and Education Program (TPEP) was launched in 1997 with a clear and simple mandate - to reduce tobacco-related illness and death. Since its inception, TPEP has been a comprehensive program, addressing the issues of tobacco use by working to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, counter pro-tobacco influence, help people quit and eliminate health disparities.
Read the Oregon Statewide Tobacco Control Plan
Current Events and Projects
Trainings and Events
The TPEP and Healthy Communities Grantees and Contractors meeting was held Tuesday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 14, 2009. This years' meeting provided two full days of networking among fellow grantees and contractors, as well as, learning opportunities addressing health equity, self-management, and healthy worksite initiatives. Presentation information will be available soon.
Featured Publications
TPEP Connection
Tobacco-Free Oregon
Smokefree Workplace Law
Smokefree Hospitals
Oregon's community hospitals are playing an active role in reducing the toll of tobacco - A recent review indicates that two-thirds of Oregon hospitals are now 100% smokefree. See which hospitals measured up:
Help to Quit
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The Oregon Tobacco Quit Line is a free telephone service available to all Oregon residents who want to stop using tobacco. The Quit Line offers you free quitting information, one-on-one telephone counseling, and referrals for you or a loved one.

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