Advancing Treatment for Tobacco Users in Louisiana's Rural Health Centers: Partnerships, Successes, and a Way Forward
Summary: Tobacco use, a leading cause of preventable disease and death, is highest among subgroups including rural populations and Medicaid recipients. Community health centers are well-positioned to address this burden. This report describes implementation barriers, strategies, and outcomes from a rural Louisiana center and academic partner to advance tobacco cessation services.
Authors
- Michael D. Celestin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9619-9461)
- Julie Martin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5413-7676)
- Leon Gallow
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
- Published
- 2026-06-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2026.a994065
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00