Tobacco Prevention & Control
ANTHC’s Tobacco Prevention and Control program works to reduce tobacco use among Alaska Native people.
The Tobacco Prevention and Control program strives to reduce tobacco consumption among Alaska Native people. Uniting with partners statewide and within the Alaska Tribal Health System, the program offers training and technical support to strengthen tobacco prevention and control initiatives. Services extended to partners include elevating tobacco treatment protocols in healthcare environments, creating and distribution of tobacco prevention educational materials and promoting best practices to eliminate tobacco use in Alaska.
The program also provides free tobacco dependence treatment to ANTHC employees and patients of the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC).
Training for Community Tobacco Treatment Specialists
The Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) Training is offered each spring and fall. Training opportunities are offered for individuals who desire certification as Tobacco Treatment Specialists. Healthcare professionals acquire evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive tobacco cessation support to Alaska Native people determined to end tobacco use.
ANTHC’s TTS training is unique as Alaska’s only program accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP). Accessible for physicians, nurses, community health aides, counselors and other healthcare professionals communicating both clinical and behavioral barriers to tobacco cessation.
If you would like a tailored training for your facility, please contact the Tobacco Prevention Program.
Tobacco Cessation Services
Complimentary tobacco cessation services are available to ANTHC and Alaska Native Medical Center employees and patients. For more information or to enroll, dial 907-729-4343. Counseling services are available via phone from a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, along with instruction on nicotine replacement therapy.
For individuals, outside the Alaska Native Health System, the Alaska Tobacco Quit Line dispenses tobacco cessation services, including personalized coaching and NRT. To enroll, dial 1-800-784-8669 (QUIT NOW) or visit www.alaskaquitline.com.
Materials & Resources
- To order patient education materials from ANTHC please complete the Tobacco Educational Materials Order Form.