Maryland Tobacco Control Resource Center

2026-11-03

The Maryland Department of Health ( MDH or the Department ), Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control ( CTPC ), is issuing this Request for Applications ( RFA ) to continue to support operations of the Tobacco Control Resource Center that will assist healthcare providers and programs in reducing tobacco use among residents across Maryland . The Applicant will link healthcare professionals and providers to state tobacco control initiatives , including the Maryland Tobacco Quitline , and provide a forum of sharing best practices throughout Maryland . The Applicant will also conduct continuing medical education ( CME ) and continuing education unit ( CEU ) accredited trainings , consulting strategies , technical assistance , and programs through evidence - based resources and tools to health care professionals and local community agencies in the state . Programs will create and support an extensive , collaborative network of tobacco prevention and treatment professionals . Emphasis will be on health equity and addressing the needs of priority and underserved populations , such as those with behavioral health conditions , low SES , racial / ethnic minorities , pregnant and postpartum individuals , LGBTQI + persons , persons living with HIV , as well as integrating innovative tobacco treatment strategies regarding the relationship between tobacco use and lung cancer and diabetes , high blood pressure , lung cancer , and other tobacco - related chronic diseases .

Maryland

2026-05-02