Important Dates
March 27-29 The Evolving Tobacco Landscape & Implications for Policy & Practice
National Conference March 27-29, 2025 in Phoenix AZ and via Livestream.
Building on 30 years of continuing education courses, the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center is partnering with Truth Initiative to host the 2025 national conference highlighting the intersection between tobacco control policy and practice. Amidst an evolving tobacco product landscape and scientific evidence, the course will educate attendees about the latest science, treatment best practices, and policy considerations. Attendees will explore a range of challenges and opportunities to deliver tobacco dependence treatment to reduce prevalence and improve the nation's health.
This conference is designed for anyone working with tobacco dependent patients, and those who are interested in the intersection of policy and practice. Physicians, tobacco treatment specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, chemical dependency counselors, respiratory therapists, nurses, dental hygienists, wellness coaches, social workers and other allied health professionals may find the conference beneficial.
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April 1 Understanding & Overcoming Barriers to Use of Nicotine Cessation Resources
Tuesday April 1, 2025 3:30 – 4:30 PM Pacific
Speakers:
Michelle Strait, MPH, MSW (she/her) Research Coordinator, University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center link to bio info
Jeff Harris, MD, MPH, MBA (he/him) Professor, Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington link to bio info
Tobacco and nicotine use is a concern for many, and yet there are barriers around awareness and use of cessation resources among people who use tobacco. Join this webinar to learn about the partnership among the Washington Department of Health, Health Care Authority, and the University of Washington's Health Promotion Research Center, and how these organizations are working to identify and address barriers to accessing cessation resources among employees of Washington State agencies. The surprising findings align with those from employees who use tobacco across the state and country.
This presentation is for health and behavioral health providers, public health professionals, employee wellness staff, and all others interested in improving nicotine cessation treatment.
Register on Zoom to participate: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UVHC4aAkRIqaqnBGZrGc_A
April 1 Take Down Tobacco Day
National day of action to Take Down Tobacco.
Tuesday April 1, 2025
Learn more and find resources at https://www.takedowntobacco.org/day-of-action
ONGOING Commercial Tobacco Policy Change Learning Circles
Weekly sessions beginning the second week of January through the end of April.
Initial session is Tuesday Jan. 14th Noon - 1 PM Pacific.
The day and time of ongoing weekly sessions will be set to avoid conflicts with key legislative committee meetings.
We meet weekly during the state legislative session to track, analyze, and discuss commercial tobacco legislation and budget items. We also share ideas about how to engage in Policy Change Education to inform policymakers about the commercial tobacco issues they are grappling with. Signing up for these sessions includes receiving our weekly legislative update emails.
Our Policy Change Learning Circles are for all our members and partners who support Our Vision.
The overall purpose of the Policy Change Learning Circles is to:
- Increase our shared understanding about commercial tobacco policies
- Build our policy education and policy change skills
- Share policy change resources & potential educational actions
To join the Policy Change Learning Circles group and receive notices about meetings & email updates, please email to Margaret Shield, Coalition Organizer of Washington Breathes.
ONGOING Coalition Workgroup Meetings
Our workgroups on different areas meet regularly or semi-regularly throughout the year via Zoom.
Learn more about the Workgroups and submit an interest form to join from our Get Involved page.