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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Tobacco-Free Pharmacies |
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The five Community Pharmacies in Fall River have each chosen to not sell tobacco products as part of their commitment to the health of their customers. Tom Pasternak of Walsh Pharmacy, Gordon Ashworth of the Prescription Center, Tom Cory of Standard Pharmacy, Carol deVillers of deVillers' Pharmacy, and Carol McShane of the Truesdale Clinic pharmacy no longer sell tobacco products as part of a policy to promote health and a tobacco-free lifestyle for their customers. |
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| Priority Area: |
Health Education |
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| Priority Sub-Area: |
3, B) Tobacco education |
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Goal: |
To reduce tobacco consumption among pharmacy customers by not selling tobacco products |
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Method(s): |
No sales of tobacco products and offering information on nicotine replacement and other cessation products |
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| Timeline: |
Continuous |
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| Indicators: | Decreased amount of tobacco sales in Fall River | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Tell others about the policy |
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| Contact Information: |
Call Tom Pasternak of Walsh Pharmacy at 508-679-1300. |
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