Tobacco Free Community initiative at NYU Langone

Program

September 2026

Tobacco Free Community initiative at NYU Langone – advancing tobacco prevention, cessation support, and public health education for New York City’s Asian and immigrant communities. Focusing on reducing high smoking rates by expanding culturally responsive tobacco treatment and strengthening partner capacity.

NYU Langone also developed the WeChat Quit Coach, a mobile messaging program for Chinese-speaking smokers that connects individuals with culturally and linguistically appropriate support.

🔹 A free, 6-week WeChat-based program for Chinese-speaking smokers, whether or not they plan to quit

🔹 Small peer groups led by Dr. Nan Jiang

🔹 One message + one interactive question daily at 9:00 am; real-time coach support 9:00 am–9:00 pm, 7 days/week

🔹 Option to receive a 4-week supply of free NRT patches and lozenges

🔹 Now recruiting — just scan the WeChat QR code to contact our Research Coordinator for questions and enrollment

🔹 New groups start the first Monday of each month.

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