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Webinar: The Maine QuitLink: Innovating to Increase Connections

The Maine QuitLink continues to seek out novel approaches for providing flexibility and choice, as well as low barrier access, to Mainers who want to quit tobacco or vaping. Please join Amy Giles as she highlights recent enhancements to the phone coaching program and reviews the Maine QuitLink’s new digital treatment service, Rally Coach. Presenter: Amy Giles, Senior Program Manager, Maine QuitLink - MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Earn 1.0 CME Credits for Attending

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Webinar: Providing Tailored Tobacco Treatment Services – Offering the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program in Maine

Presenters: Thomas Ylioja, MSW, PhD, National Jewish Health & Sarah Rines, Sr. Program Manager, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence

1.0 CHES Credit Available for live webinar

Cigarette smoking is more common among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people than almost any other racial or ethnic group in the United States. To support this population, the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program was established in 2015 by National Jewish Health, in collaboration with state quitlines, members of the American Indian community, and commercial tobacco control experts. As of July 2023, this innovative, evidence-based program has been integrated within the Maine QuitLink, allowing individuals to access this service and provides an opportunity for engagement with the American Indian community. Join this informational webinar to learn more about the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program and the implementation of this resource in Maine.

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Webinar: Health Literacy 101: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How to Incorporate It Into Conversations About Tobacco & Nicotine Use

Presenter: Bonnie Carleton, MCHES, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence 1.0 CHES Credit & 1.0 CME Credit Available for live webinar Join us for an informative webinar about health literacy and how it can be incorporated into conversations about tobacco & nicotine use with patients/clients. Participants will learn about health literacy, why it’s important, and some health literacy principles. We will discuss several studies about health literacy and how it impacts tobacco use, treatment, prevention, and quit attempts. Health literacy can improve patient understanding,…

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