Jump to full article: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2006-04-26
Intro: A program by Massachusetts General Hospital to reduce children's exposure to second-hand smoke was recognized nationally by EPA.
The Mass. General program, called "Clinical Effort Against Secondhand Smoke Exposure" (CEASE), was acknowledged by EPA at the second Children's Environmental Health Excellence Awards ceremony held last week in Washington, D.C. CEASE was one of twenty-nine individuals and organizations that received Recognition Awards for their demonstrated commitment to protecting children from environmental health risks.
"EPA is glad to recognize the individuals and organizations working to protect the environmental health of our children," said Robert W. Varney, regional administrator of EPA's New England office. "All growing children need clean air. Second-hand smoke can be especially harmful to children who suffer from asthma and other respiratory ailments."
CEASE works with child healthcare clinicians to address parental smoking through implementing strategies that link parents who want to quit smoking with state or national smoking cessation services.
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