Director of Community Health
Jill M. Oldham, MPH, CHES
JOldham@BarbertonHealth.org

Statement of Purpose:  To improve the health of the community by providing information and educational programs, which will empower individuals to make informed decisions, and to undertake action regarding their health.

Tobacco Prevention Programs:  The levels of tobacco use among the citizens of Barberton, and Summit County, are higher than the national level of tobacco use for all age ranges.

	Summit County Tobacco Prevention Coalition: The Barberton Health District is the lead agency for the Coalition, a collaborative effort of 20 community agencies. Coalition offers countywide tobacco prevention and cessation programs. To learn more about the Coalition's activities, visit their website at www.smoke-freecommunity.org.
Funded by a grant from the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation

Tobacco Merchant Compliance Checks:  It is is illegal in Ohio for any merchant to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18.  Compliant checks completed in cooperation with Barberton and Norton Police Departments, with prosecution of those in violation of the law, are intended to reduce youth access to tobacco products.
Fresh Start Family Smoking Cessation:  Clients in the Health District's Prenatal Clinic receive individual counseling from a Community Health Educator on the risks of tobacco use during pregnancy, quitting assistance.

	Fit Kids Project:  Free after school and summer program providing non competitive physical activities and nutrition education to middle school aged students.