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BEfRTRAM:J. LEV{NE VICE PRESIOENT SfA7E NELATIDNS CpRPpRATE STAFP William E. Parkin, DVM, DrPH Assistant Commissioner Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control State of New Jersey Department of Health Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 Dear Dr. Parkin: NEW BRUNSWICK;, N. J. 08933 September 13, 1990 The concept of providing statewide and local programs to deal with tobacco control is an excellent one and one which Johnson & Johnsonn supports enthusiastically. our company has a long history of commitment toward encouraging healthy life styles among its employees and their families and considers elimination of smoking critical to that goal. We already offer, on a regular basis, a number of programs to eliminate tobacco use among our employees including: + an eight week smoking cessation program~ offered at the work site * a one hour quit clinic and a variety of special programs on a limited basis involving hypnotism, contests and the use of nicorette gum. Additionally Johnson & Johnson, after more than a year of preparation, will become smoke free within all domestic work sites effective October 1, 1990. We are pleased that the NJ Department of Health and the NJ Division of the American Cancer Society are making application to participate in the ASSIST project and we are certain that' they, along with the various state and local coalitions, will carry out the terms of their contracts. Johnson & Johnson would be happy to share its experiences in developing and implementing the various programs with any of the groups involved.