Smoking is a significant health issue that affects many communities, but the LGBTQ+ population faces unique challenges and higher smoking rates compared to the general population. To understand why this disparity exists and what can be done about it, let’s take a closer look at the historical targeting of the LGBTQ+ community by the tobacco industry and the innovative partnership between the Medina County Health Department (MCHD) and OutSupport to help LGBTQ+ individuals quit smoking.