Tobacco-Free Coalition

Tobacco-Free Coalition

"a local group"..

Is working "to improve health" in vigo county.

"tobacco-free vigo"..

Had a meeting today.

News 10's..

"bri shackelford"..

Explains..

More about how they're working "to keep the workplace safe".

//////// susie....tobacco-free vigo is hosting a three part series this summer.

It focuses on smoke free air in the workplace.

The group met through zoom today to discuss the benefits having clean air can bring.

Today i spoke with rachel reed.

She's the coordinator for tobacco prevention and cessession.

Reed says clean air in the worksplace is something everyone should have access to.

The state of indiana says that it can cost an employer up to 3 thousand 500 dollars per employee who smokes.

That is because smokers cost businessess more in healthcare.

////// //////// "not only benefit the employees but they benefit the employers through healthcare costs and other costs."

///////// coming up for you tonight at six..

I asked the group about the pandemic and how to keep employees safe at this time.

I will tell you what they said.

Back to you susie.

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