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We're building a statewide coalition to eliminate the harms of commercial tobacco use.
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We're building a statewide coalition to eliminate the harms of commercial tobacco use.
Important Dates
Nov. 30th 10 -11:30 AM: E-Cigarette Disposal in WA
December 7th 10-11:30 AM: Latino National Tobacco Control Network Presentation & Road Map Training
Nov. 30th 10 -11:30 AM: E-Cigarette Disposal in WA
WA State Department of Health and Department of Ecology are collaborating on this session on "Issues With Disposing of Vape: Washington State Requirements for Confiscated and Found Vape Devices ". Vape devices are considered hazardous waste and it is important to understand the Washington State requirements. This session intended for prevention and community health practitioners, school professionals, environmental health staff, and community members working to prevent substance misuse.
Nov. 30th 1-2 PM: Quit Coach Training
December 7th 10-11:30 AM: Latino National Tobacco Control Network Presentation & Road Map Training
Nov. 30th 10 -11:30 AM: E-Cigarette Disposal in WA
Spokane Regional Health District is hosting a virtual Quit Coach Training facilitated by Amanda Dugger, a Health Prevention Specialist. The Quit Coach training is for anyone wanting to coach a youth or an adult on how to quit using commercial tobacco or vaping products.
During the one-hour training participants will learn about the evolution of vaping products, how nicotine affects the brain and the key concepts of motivational interviewing through a decision tree. The training will be engaging through Interactive zoom activities.
Completing the quit coach training qualifies for one (1) hour of PSCBW Drug Education.
December 7th 10-11:30 AM: Latino National Tobacco Control Network Presentation & Road Map Training
December 7th 10-11:30 AM: Latino National Tobacco Control Network Presentation & Road Map Training
December 7th 10-11:30 AM: Latino National Tobacco Control Network Presentation & Road Map Training
We are partnering with The Center for Black Health & Equity to build our skills and engage more community partners to overcome policies and systems inequities that are barriers to optimal health. The December 7th session will feature a presentation by Marcela Gaitan of the Latino National Tobacco Control Network. Followed by a training on implementing our road map for an educational campaign about menthol and flavored commercial tobacco. Please email organizer@washingtonbreathes.org to participate.
Jan. 4th 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Quit Coach Training
January 24th: 10 AM - 3 PM Cancer Action Plan of WA Meeting
December 7th 10-11:30 AM: Latino National Tobacco Control Network Presentation & Road Map Training
Spokane Regional Health District is hosting a virtual Quit Coach Training facilitated by Amanda Dugger, a Health Prevention Specialist. The Quit Coach training is for anyone wanting to coach a youth or an adult on how to quit using commercial tobacco or vaping products.
During the one-hour training participants will learn about the evolution of vaping products, how nicotine affects the brain and the key concepts of motivational interviewing through a decision tree. The training will be engaging through Interactive zoom activities.
Completing the quit coach training qualifies for one (1) hour of PSCBW Drug Education.
January 24th: 10 AM - 3 PM Cancer Action Plan of WA Meeting
January 24th: 10 AM - 3 PM Cancer Action Plan of WA Meeting
January 24th: 10 AM - 3 PM Cancer Action Plan of WA Meeting
Washington Breathes members and partners are invited to participate in a meeting of the relaunched Washington State Cancer Control Plan and Cancer Action Plan of Washington State (CAPOW). Main event in Olympia at the Evergreen State College from 10am-3pm. Also virtual participation and in-person hubs available in Spokane, Sunnyside, Poulsbo, and Arlington.
Hosted by the WA State Department of Health, the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, and others.