Center for Health Promotion, Education,
and Tobacco use Prevention

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Our Mission:

To improve the health and well-being of Maryland families by promoting healthy behaviors that reduce the risk of injury and premature death, and prevent chronic illness.

 

We strive to accomplish this by:

  • Educating the public on important health issues to influence positive behavior changes
  • Organizing and supporting activities that prevent disease and injury
  • Advocating positive social and environmental changes through coalition building, mass media, and public and private partnerships.