New York City Treats Tobacco
New York University’s New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT) program is funded by the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Control and located in the School of Global Public Health. Our mission is to reduce tobacco-related morbidity and mortality by partnering with healthcare systems to help their patients quit smoking.
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NYC Treats Tobacco Director Dr. Donna Shelley made an appearance on NBC Nightly News to discuss the potential health effects of Zyn and other tobacco-free nicotine patches.
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