Cancer Institute Hosts Student – Legislator Tobacco Discussion

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, in conjunction with Tobacco Free Northeast PA, hosted a Student – Legislator Tobacco Discussion at the Dunmore Community Center on May 19th.

Pennsylvania State Representatives Ken Smith and Kevin Murphy attended the event to discuss tobacco-related policies. Students from Scranton High School, West Scranton High School, Mid-Valley High School, and Riverside High School attended the event and had the opportunity to ask the legislators questions and participate in the discussion.

For more information on the tobacco program at the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, which includes free smoking cessation counseling, call 1-800-424-6724 or visit www.cancernepa.org/tobacco.