Accelerating Community-Based Tobacco Cessation Treatment in Ohio FQHCs: A Statewide Quality Initiative
Summary: Despite declines in tobacco use, disparately high use remains among low-income and rural populations. The Ohio Primary Care Association supports 60 health centers statewide that provide preventive, integrated care. These centers play a key role in tobacco cessation, successfully increasing screenings and reducing tobacco use in underserved communities.
Authors
- Amy Hughes
- Ashley Ballard
- Heidi Gullett
- Madeline Boone
- Tiffany White
- Dana S. Vallangeon
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
- Published
- 2026-06-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2026.a994064
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00