Housing Authority of Cook County goes smoke-free

Housing Authority of Cook County goes 100% smoke-free.  The HACC smoke-free policy covers 23 buildings, 1,800 public housing units, and 200 units of multifamily housing.  More than 3,500 residents are ultimately protected from exposure to secondhand smoke in the home.  Respiratory Health Association and Cook County Department of Public Health provide HACC with policy technical assistance and linkages to cessation resources for residents.  Click here to learn more about HACC’s smoke-free victory.