AHS celebrates World No Tobacco Day

PEACE RIVER – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is raising awareness about World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31.

In an effort to protect youth and teens from using tobacco products, the AHS Tobacco Reduction Program is providing parents, teachers and health professionals with access to new resources to support discussions with students and youth about the health risks surrounding the use of tobacco products.

AHS tobacco information and resources are available at health clinics, pharmacies and dental offices in many communities in the area, including at locations in Fairview, Manning, Grimshaw and Berwyn. 

AHS offers a variety of programs and services to help Albertans quit all forms of tobacco (including electronic), by telephone, group cessation programs and one-on-one counseling. Online supports and resources are also available from www.albertaquits.ca to help Albertans double their chances of quitting. All supports are free of charge and available to all Albertans.

Established by the World Health Organization (WHO), World No Tobacco Day has been an annual observance on May 31 for more than 20 years. It aims to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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