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The Tobacco Use Cessation and Prevention Program aim is to improve public health by:

  • Preventing youth from starting to use tobacco
  • Encouraging people to stop using tobacco
  • Protecting our families, friends, and community from the dangers of secondhand smoke
  • Working with community leaders to encourage ways to protect the community from the hazards of tobacco use 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 


              

Youth Tobacco Prevention Resources 

 

Tobacco Cessation Support and Education Classes

Quitting isn't easy and we're offering several options to help you along the way.  

The Freedom From Smoking Program is a REALISTIC and REASONABLE method to stop smoking!  The Program utilizes nicotine replacement therapy in the form of nicotine patches or other prescription medications to minimize nicotine withdrawal. 
 

 

   1-800-QUIT-NOW:  The Kentucky Tobacco Quit-line
The Quit Line, 1-800-QUIT NOW, offers a one-on-one proactive counseling program for tobacco users and their friends and family who are ready to quit using tobacco products.  The Quit Line brochure explains who can call and the benefits of calling the quit line.
 
   

 Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Secondhand smoke is a health hazard to everyone.  The Frankfort City Commissioners Office approved a Clean Indoor Air ordinance on July 24, 2006.  This ordinance provides a smoke free environment in most public buildings including but not limited to restaurants, bars, gas stations, banks, hotel lobbies and hallways, convenience stores, bingo parlors, pool halls, and bowling alleys.


Business Implementation Kit

 

A kit of materials to help businesses implement the Smoke Free Ordinance is available as by calling (502) 564-5559.  

 

For information on the specific content of the ordinance, questions regarding enforcement or to report a violation, please contact City Hall at (502) 875-8582. 

Our Mission: Prevent. Promote. Protect. Franklin County.
Our Vision: Live. Work. Play. Pray. Healthy!
Our Values: Accountability, Dedication, Empowerment, Equity, Excellence, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect

 

 

The Franklin County Health Department is committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. FCHD is an equal opportunity provider and equal opportunity employer.

The Franklin County Health Department endeavors to make its Website accessible to the widest possible audience. Any problems with or questions about the Franklin County Health Department Website may be directed to the  webmaster.

 

 FCHD will be closed the following dates   FCHD Board of Health Meetings - Special Meetings  
Monday   Jan 20 Martin Luther King Day         
Thursday March 12

Staff Development Day

FCHD CLOSED 

       
Friday April 10  Good Friday, Closed 1/2 day         
Monday May 25 Memorial Day        
Thursday  June 4

Staff Development Meeting 

FCHD Closed 

       
Friday July 3 Independence Day         
Monday Sept 7 Labor Day      FCHD Board of Health Meetings -  
Tuesday Nov 3 Presidential Election Day    
 6pm at FCHD - Public Health Center, Available to the public online as needed to COVID19. 
 
Wednesday Nov 11 Veterans Day     September 21, 2020  
Thursday Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day     December 21, 2020  
Friday Nov 27 FCHD Closed      March 15, 2021  
Thursday  Dec 24 Christmas Eve     June 21, 2021  
Wednesday Dec 25 Christmas Day        
Thursday Dec 31 New Year's Eve        
Frday  Jan 1,2021 New Year's Day