NEWPORT — The Tobacco Prevention Coalition of Northern Kentucky is sponsoring a “Smoke-Free Home Pledge” event today in front of the AMC Theaters' ticket counter at Newport on the Levee. Everyone who signs a pledge card will receive a gift and a packet from the Environmental Protection Agency and will be eligible to win other, store-donated prizes.

        “The main thrust of the pledge is to go outside your home or car to smoke and not to allow others to smoke around your children,” said Stephanie Creighton, senior health educator of the Northern Kentucky Health Department. “Even if parents aren't ready to quit smoking, this conscious effort of smoking outside will prevent health problems for their children and indirectly will be a first step to cutting back on smoking.”

        For anyone who can't attend the event, call Ms. Creighton at (859) 578-7660 to receive the pledge and gift by mail.

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