Prenatal and Postpartum Cessation Program

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is seeking applications for the Prenatal and Postpartum Cessation Program, which aims to expand the availability of cessation treatment services among Mississippi women to reduce nicotine dependency during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The program will provide telehealth tobacco cessation services, including individual counseling, evidence-based behavioral interventions, and participant incentives. Applicants must demonstrate experience in providing telehealth services and working with the target population. The project period is two years, with a maximum award of $148,000. • The program will provide telehealth tobacco cessation services to pregnant and postpartum women in Mississippi. • The services will include individual counseling, evidence-based behavioral interventions, and participant incentives. • Applicants must demonstrate experience in providing telehealth services and working with the target population. • The project period is two years, with a maximum award of $148,000. • The program will be evaluated based on its ability to reduce tobacco use among participants and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.