Center for Tobacco Independence

Presenters: Amy Giles and Angela Bell of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Join CTI for an informative session on Maine QuitLink, the state's free and evidence-based tobacco treatment initiative. Funded by the Maine CDC Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control program for over two decades, Maine QuitLink offers comprehensive support for quitting tobacco and nicotine. During this webinar, we'll provide an overview of the Maine QuitLink program options, detailing eligibility requirements and what participants can expect during their experience. We'll also…

1.0 CHES Credit Available Presenter: Bonnie Carleton, MCHES, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence This webinar will identify types and brands of popular tobacco & nicotine products. We will examine statistics, use-rates, and explore some of the newer products to hit the market. We will briefly review the health risks that they pose to consumers, as well as sales restrictions and regulations in the State of Maine.

1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit available with live webinar attendance Presenter: Derek Bowen of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence In this webinar, we’ll explore the harmful effects of smoking on pets, particularly through secondhand and thirdhand smoke. As we know, pets are a huge part of many families from across the world, and smoking can have numerous negative health effects on our pet's overall health. Attendees will learn what secondhand and thirdhand smoke are, their health risks to pets –…