In this episode we hear from Ryan Coffman about his experience in the world of Tobacco Recovery.

Ryan is the Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. In this role, he oversees several tobacco control and policy initiatives within the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention.  These initiatives include the prevention of youth initiation, promoting tobacco-free environments, mass media campaigns, tobacco control policy, and tobacco treatment services.  He is committed to serving vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted by the effects of tobacco use.

Previously, Ryan provided inpatient, outpatient, and community tobacco use disorder treatment in hospital, behavioral health, correctional, and substance use treatment settings. He acquired his Masters in Public Health (MPH) degree at Tulane University and has certifications in health education, tobacco use disorder treatment and global tobacco control. Ryan first became committed to tobacco control in 2003 while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya and continues to provide tobacco treatment services Health Center 2 in South Philadelphia. 

Check out the resources mentioned in this episode!

1. Pennsylvania Free Quit Line: 1-800-7848-669 (Website found HERE)


2. This is Quitting: If you're a young person trying to quit vaping, click HERE


3. My Life My Quit: For Pennsylvanian Teens - Quit when you want, how you want by clicking HERE

Youth ages 16-29 can register for Wellness Days HERE!