Andrew Cuddihy, MPH, MCHES, CTTS

Andrew Cuddihy, MPH, MCHES, CTTS, is the Senior Tobacco Education Specialist for the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University.  Mr. Cuddihy has trained numerous health professionals and health professions students on the treatment of tobacco dependence and how to work with patients who use tobacco.  Andrew also works with health care facilities and health providers throughout Broward County in the implementation of strategies to address tobacco use with every patient and refer patients for tobacco cessation services. In his role as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Andrew facilitates the AHEC Group Tobacco Cessation Program, assisting tobacco users to create personalized quit plans that accommodate their specific smoking triggers and barriers to quitting.  

Mr. Cuddihy began his career in Public Health working for the American Lung Association where he specialized in tobacco prevention, cessation, and legislative advocacy in addition to asthma management and environmental health.  Through his various roles at the American Lung Association and leadership positions in community coalitions, Andrew advocated for passage of Florida’s Medicaid Third-Party Liability Act, Florida’s smoke-free workplace amendment and various other laws that protect the public health from secondhand smoke and provide tobacco users with resources for quitting.  

Andrew holds his master’s degree in public health from Florida International University, is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist.  He has spoken extensively throughout Florida on tobacco prevention, cessation policy, asthma management and environmental health issues.