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SUMMARY:Annual Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference
DESCRIPTION:A Changing Landscape-Tobacco and Nicotine Use\, Products and Adolescents: Reflections and Considerations for Tobacco Prevention and Treatment\nVirtual Sessions to be held on June 15\, 16\, and 17\, 2020\nRegister\nSchedule:\nMonday\, June 15th: 9am-11:45am \n9:00-10:30am: Empowering Tobacco Control to Meet the Vaping Epidemic Head-On By Advancing Prevention\, Treatment and Policy \nDr. Barbra Schillo\, Vice President\, Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Barbara Schillo has over 20 years of experience in conducting applied research\, managing research and public health programs and leading organizational management. At Truth Initiative\, she provides leadership for research that examines the impact of tobacco-related policies on youth and young adults. Prior to joining Truth Initiative\, Schillo was a vice president at ClearWaySM Minnesota for 17 years\, where she was instrumental in developing a nationally-recognized research grant-making program and leading research efforts to advance policy. She provided leadership in disseminating and translating science into public policy and practice and led efforts to develop highly innovative quitting programs that have served as a model for other states. Schillo currently chairs the board of directors for the North American Quitline Consortium. She has a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in community psychology. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: ENDS Stories from the Field: A Panel Discussion \n\nVicky Wiegman\, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator and Counselor\, Lewiston Public School Department\nJake Abbott\, Dean of Students & Director of Residential Life\, Lincoln Academy\nHawa Shir\, Tobacco Use Prevention Specialist\, City of Portland\nKirsten Goodrich\, Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator\, City of Portland\n\nTuesday\, June 16th: 9am-11:45am\n9:00-10:30am: Federal Regulatory Update: Understanding Recent Changes & Impending Actions \nKevin O’Flaherty\, Director of Advocacy\, Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: In his role as Director of Advocacy for the Northeast Region at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids\, Kevin works with non-profit organizations\, state programs\, and other interested parties to help change public policy in efforts to reduce tobacco use\, especially among youth. His region includes 9 states in the Northeast\, and also includes Indiana.\nKevin began his career in public health policy working for US Congressman Ken Bentsen from Texas\, and then at the Center for Research on Minority Health at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prior to coming to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids\, he worked for the American Cancer Society in Texas and Rhode Island\, and was ACS’s State Advocacy Director in Rhode Island when the Ocean State went smokefree in 2004. He has played a leadership role in dozens of state and local tobacco policy campaigns including smokefree\, cigarette tax\, OTP tax equity\, T-21 and other evidence-based policy interventions. Most recently\, he led the Campaign’s efforts in Massachusetts to ban the sales of all flavored tobacco products\, including menthol combustibles.\nIn theory\, he lives in Connecticut with his wife Mary and his dog\, Moby. But in summer\, you’re more likely to find him on his sailboat The Texan. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: Tobacco Free Maine Street: From Concept to Reality \n\nTom Farrell\, Director\, Parks and Recreation Department\, Town of Brunswick\nMary Caron\, MPH- Healthy Androscoggin\nMelissa Fochesato\, PS-C- Director\, Community Health Promotion\, Mid Coast Hospital\nAndrea Saniuk-Gove\, PS-C\, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator\, Mid Coast Hospital\nMichael Dostie\, Owner\, J. Dostie Jeweler/ Member Board of Directors\, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce\n\nWednesday\, June 17th: 9am-11:45am\n9:00-10:30am: Reaching and Engaging LGBTQ+ Communities in Tobacco Control \nDr. Scout- Deputy Director- National LGBT Cancer Network\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: Scout is the Deputy Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network and the principal investigator of the CDC-funded LGBTQ tobacco-related cancer disparity network. In this capacity he spends much of his time providing technical assistance for governmental tobacco and cancer focusing agencies expanding their reach and engagement with LGBTQ populations. He leads a team of specialists in the Rhode Island office who focus especially on building tools and sharing strategies across state departments of health. Scout is also an expert cultural competency trainer and sought after public speaker. He has a long history in health policy analysis and a particular interest in expanding LGBTQ surveillance and research. He is a member of the NIH Council of Councils and the Chair of the NIH Sexual and Gender Minority Work Group. His work has won him recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives\, two state governments\, and many city governments. Scout is an openly transgender father of three\, a vegetarian\, an avid hiker\, and is currently training for a half marathon. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: Changing Landscape of Tobacco Quitlines \nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\n\nJeni Klein\, Senior Client Services Manager\, Optum\nAmy Giles\, Program Manager\, Maine QuitLink\n\nAs the conference offerings have changed significantly from previous years\, the 2020 Annual Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference does not meet the required training minutes for those pursuing the  National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice.  If you have further questions about this please contact Karina Alexander.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/annual-tobacco-treatment-and-prevention-conference/2020-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T090000
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SUMMARY:Annual Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference
DESCRIPTION:A Changing Landscape-Tobacco and Nicotine Use\, Products and Adolescents: Reflections and Considerations for Tobacco Prevention and Treatment\nVirtual Sessions to be held on June 15\, 16\, and 17\, 2020\nRegister\nSchedule:\nMonday\, June 15th: 9am-11:45am \n9:00-10:30am: Empowering Tobacco Control to Meet the Vaping Epidemic Head-On By Advancing Prevention\, Treatment and Policy \nDr. Barbra Schillo\, Vice President\, Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Barbara Schillo has over 20 years of experience in conducting applied research\, managing research and public health programs and leading organizational management. At Truth Initiative\, she provides leadership for research that examines the impact of tobacco-related policies on youth and young adults. Prior to joining Truth Initiative\, Schillo was a vice president at ClearWaySM Minnesota for 17 years\, where she was instrumental in developing a nationally-recognized research grant-making program and leading research efforts to advance policy. She provided leadership in disseminating and translating science into public policy and practice and led efforts to develop highly innovative quitting programs that have served as a model for other states. Schillo currently chairs the board of directors for the North American Quitline Consortium. She has a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in community psychology. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: ENDS Stories from the Field: A Panel Discussion \n\nVicky Wiegman\, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator and Counselor\, Lewiston Public School Department\nJake Abbott\, Dean of Students & Director of Residential Life\, Lincoln Academy\nHawa Shir\, Tobacco Use Prevention Specialist\, City of Portland\nKirsten Goodrich\, Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator\, City of Portland\n\nTuesday\, June 16th: 9am-11:45am\n9:00-10:30am: Federal Regulatory Update: Understanding Recent Changes & Impending Actions \nKevin O’Flaherty\, Director of Advocacy\, Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: In his role as Director of Advocacy for the Northeast Region at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids\, Kevin works with non-profit organizations\, state programs\, and other interested parties to help change public policy in efforts to reduce tobacco use\, especially among youth. His region includes 9 states in the Northeast\, and also includes Indiana.\nKevin began his career in public health policy working for US Congressman Ken Bentsen from Texas\, and then at the Center for Research on Minority Health at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prior to coming to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids\, he worked for the American Cancer Society in Texas and Rhode Island\, and was ACS’s State Advocacy Director in Rhode Island when the Ocean State went smokefree in 2004. He has played a leadership role in dozens of state and local tobacco policy campaigns including smokefree\, cigarette tax\, OTP tax equity\, T-21 and other evidence-based policy interventions. Most recently\, he led the Campaign’s efforts in Massachusetts to ban the sales of all flavored tobacco products\, including menthol combustibles.\nIn theory\, he lives in Connecticut with his wife Mary and his dog\, Moby. But in summer\, you’re more likely to find him on his sailboat The Texan. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: Tobacco Free Maine Street: From Concept to Reality \n\nTom Farrell\, Director\, Parks and Recreation Department\, Town of Brunswick\nMary Caron\, MPH- Healthy Androscoggin\nMelissa Fochesato\, PS-C- Director\, Community Health Promotion\, Mid Coast Hospital\nAndrea Saniuk-Gove\, PS-C\, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator\, Mid Coast Hospital\nMichael Dostie\, Owner\, J. Dostie Jeweler/ Member Board of Directors\, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce\n\nWednesday\, June 17th: 9am-11:45am\n9:00-10:30am: Reaching and Engaging LGBTQ+ Communities in Tobacco Control \nDr. Scout- Deputy Director- National LGBT Cancer Network\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: Scout is the Deputy Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network and the principal investigator of the CDC-funded LGBTQ tobacco-related cancer disparity network. In this capacity he spends much of his time providing technical assistance for governmental tobacco and cancer focusing agencies expanding their reach and engagement with LGBTQ populations. He leads a team of specialists in the Rhode Island office who focus especially on building tools and sharing strategies across state departments of health. Scout is also an expert cultural competency trainer and sought after public speaker. He has a long history in health policy analysis and a particular interest in expanding LGBTQ surveillance and research. He is a member of the NIH Council of Councils and the Chair of the NIH Sexual and Gender Minority Work Group. His work has won him recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives\, two state governments\, and many city governments. Scout is an openly transgender father of three\, a vegetarian\, an avid hiker\, and is currently training for a half marathon. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: Changing Landscape of Tobacco Quitlines \nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\n\nJeni Klein\, Senior Client Services Manager\, Optum\nAmy Giles\, Program Manager\, Maine QuitLink\n\nAs the conference offerings have changed significantly from previous years\, the 2020 Annual Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference does not meet the required training minutes for those pursuing the  National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice.  If you have further questions about this please contact Karina Alexander.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/annual-tobacco-treatment-and-prevention-conference/2020-06-16/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200615T090000
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SUMMARY:Annual Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference
DESCRIPTION:A Changing Landscape-Tobacco and Nicotine Use\, Products and Adolescents: Reflections and Considerations for Tobacco Prevention and Treatment\nVirtual Sessions to be held on June 15\, 16\, and 17\, 2020\nRegister\nSchedule:\nMonday\, June 15th: 9am-11:45am \n9:00-10:30am: Empowering Tobacco Control to Meet the Vaping Epidemic Head-On By Advancing Prevention\, Treatment and Policy \nDr. Barbra Schillo\, Vice President\, Truth Initiative Schroeder Institute\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Barbara Schillo has over 20 years of experience in conducting applied research\, managing research and public health programs and leading organizational management. At Truth Initiative\, she provides leadership for research that examines the impact of tobacco-related policies on youth and young adults. Prior to joining Truth Initiative\, Schillo was a vice president at ClearWaySM Minnesota for 17 years\, where she was instrumental in developing a nationally-recognized research grant-making program and leading research efforts to advance policy. She provided leadership in disseminating and translating science into public policy and practice and led efforts to develop highly innovative quitting programs that have served as a model for other states. Schillo currently chairs the board of directors for the North American Quitline Consortium. She has a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in community psychology. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: ENDS Stories from the Field: A Panel Discussion \n\nVicky Wiegman\, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator and Counselor\, Lewiston Public School Department\nJake Abbott\, Dean of Students & Director of Residential Life\, Lincoln Academy\nHawa Shir\, Tobacco Use Prevention Specialist\, City of Portland\nKirsten Goodrich\, Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator\, City of Portland\n\nTuesday\, June 16th: 9am-11:45am\n9:00-10:30am: Federal Regulatory Update: Understanding Recent Changes & Impending Actions \nKevin O’Flaherty\, Director of Advocacy\, Campaign for Tobacco- Free Kids\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: In his role as Director of Advocacy for the Northeast Region at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids\, Kevin works with non-profit organizations\, state programs\, and other interested parties to help change public policy in efforts to reduce tobacco use\, especially among youth. His region includes 9 states in the Northeast\, and also includes Indiana.\nKevin began his career in public health policy working for US Congressman Ken Bentsen from Texas\, and then at the Center for Research on Minority Health at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prior to coming to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids\, he worked for the American Cancer Society in Texas and Rhode Island\, and was ACS’s State Advocacy Director in Rhode Island when the Ocean State went smokefree in 2004. He has played a leadership role in dozens of state and local tobacco policy campaigns including smokefree\, cigarette tax\, OTP tax equity\, T-21 and other evidence-based policy interventions. Most recently\, he led the Campaign’s efforts in Massachusetts to ban the sales of all flavored tobacco products\, including menthol combustibles.\nIn theory\, he lives in Connecticut with his wife Mary and his dog\, Moby. But in summer\, you’re more likely to find him on his sailboat The Texan. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: Tobacco Free Maine Street: From Concept to Reality \n\nTom Farrell\, Director\, Parks and Recreation Department\, Town of Brunswick\nMary Caron\, MPH- Healthy Androscoggin\nMelissa Fochesato\, PS-C- Director\, Community Health Promotion\, Mid Coast Hospital\nAndrea Saniuk-Gove\, PS-C\, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator\, Mid Coast Hospital\nMichael Dostie\, Owner\, J. Dostie Jeweler/ Member Board of Directors\, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce\n\nWednesday\, June 17th: 9am-11:45am\n9:00-10:30am: Reaching and Engaging LGBTQ+ Communities in Tobacco Control \nDr. Scout- Deputy Director- National LGBT Cancer Network\nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\nAbout the Speaker: Scout is the Deputy Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network and the principal investigator of the CDC-funded LGBTQ tobacco-related cancer disparity network. In this capacity he spends much of his time providing technical assistance for governmental tobacco and cancer focusing agencies expanding their reach and engagement with LGBTQ populations. He leads a team of specialists in the Rhode Island office who focus especially on building tools and sharing strategies across state departments of health. Scout is also an expert cultural competency trainer and sought after public speaker. He has a long history in health policy analysis and a particular interest in expanding LGBTQ surveillance and research. He is a member of the NIH Council of Councils and the Chair of the NIH Sexual and Gender Minority Work Group. His work has won him recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives\, two state governments\, and many city governments. Scout is an openly transgender father of three\, a vegetarian\, an avid hiker\, and is currently training for a half marathon. \n10:30-10:45am: Break \n10:45-11:45am: Changing Landscape of Tobacco Quitlines \nUp to 1 CME available for participating in this session.\n\nJeni Klein\, Senior Client Services Manager\, Optum\nAmy Giles\, Program Manager\, Maine QuitLink\n\nAs the conference offerings have changed significantly from previous years\, the 2020 Annual Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference does not meet the required training minutes for those pursuing the  National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice.  If you have further questions about this please contact Karina Alexander.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/annual-tobacco-treatment-and-prevention-conference/2020-06-15/
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T160000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:Updated 4/3/2020: In response to COVID-19\, the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence is  closely monitoring the recommendations from both the Maine CDC as well as MaineHealth\, and we are acting in accordance with these  guidelines as we decide how to best move forward with our scheduled trainings.  Our number one priority the health and safety of our staff and the participants of our trainings.  \n The following trainings have been canceled: \n\nAddressing Nicotine and Tobacco Use through Prevention\, Policy and Treatment Initiatives March 31st\nIntensive Skills Training April 15th and 16th \nBasic Skills Training May 13th\n\n Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns- vhynes@mainehealth.org \nJoin other healthcare professionals in this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.  The Basic Skills Training is open to all healthcare professionals\, prevention professionals\, and community members who are interested in learning more about the burden of tobacco and strategies for treatment. \nThe training is a requirement for those interested in the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/tobacco-intervention-basic-skills-training-5/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn – Presque Isle\, 768 Main Street\, Presque Isle\, Maine\, 04769
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004908
CREATED:20200218T172833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T190004Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED ENDS Webinar Series: Maine Stories from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Update (3/20/2020): Please note that this webinar has been postponed to a later date – we will notify registrants when the new date has been selected. \nJoin the MaineHealth Center For Tobacco Independence for the 3rd part of the ENDS Webinar Series on Local and National Perspectives on Prevention and Treatment. Spanning the course of three months\, this series will discuss prevention opportunities\, treatment considerations and resources\, as well as stories from professionals across Maine as they navigate the changing world of tobacco products. \nStories from the field: Join two school leaders as they discuss the landscape of ENDS in their respective schools\, student use\, and strategies they are taking to address ENDS with both students and school districts. \nPresenters: Jacob Abbott\, Lincoln Academy & Vicky Wiegman\, Lewiston Public Schools\nView additional webinar opportunities from the 2019-2020 series and view recordings from the first two parts of the ENDS Webinar Series.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/3610/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T004908
CREATED:20190820T184108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T123654Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Addressing Nicotine and Tobacco use through prevention\, policy and treatment initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Updated 3/17/2020: In response to COVID-19\, the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence is  closely monitoring the recommendations from both the Maine CDC as well as MaineHealth\, and we are acting in accordance with these  guidelines as we decide how to best move forward with our scheduled trainings.  Our number one priority the health and safety of our staff and the participants of our trainings. \n The following trainings have been canceled: \n\nAddressing Nicotine and Tobacco Use through Prevention\, Policy and Treatment Initiatives March 31st\nIntensive Skills Training April 15th and 16th\n\n Please do not hesistate to reach out with any questions or concerns- vhynes@mainehealth.org \nA targeted basic skills training for prevention specialists\, public health professionals\, and policy makers.\nJoin other professionals and the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Training and Education team for a half-day training. Learn more about the burden of tobacco and nicotine on communities across the state\, tobacco-related disparities\, and opportunities for interventions. The ways that policy development and tobacco treatment support each other will be discussed\, including ways to effectively promote and support tobacco free campus policies. \nLearn more about this and other Basic Skills Training opportunities. \nPlease note that this training does not count towards the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice. 
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/addressing-nicotine-and-tobacco-use-through-prevention-policy-and-treatment-initiatives/
LOCATION:MaineHealth\, 110 Free Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004908
CREATED:20190820T211311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T142456Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tobacco Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness - Considerations and Opportunities for Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Tobacco use in populations with behavioral health conditions is a critical health disparity.  Moreover\, patients with severe mental illness\, such as schizophrenia\, are three times more likely to smoke than the general population. While smoking is a modifiable risk factor\, many individuals with SMI typically are not treated for tobacco use disorder \nThis webinar will explore the burden of tobacco use among individuals SMI\, including the tobacco industry’s influence\, culture of treatment of tobacco use disorder\, and misconceptions about treatment.  Additionally\, this webinar will explore opportunities and possibilities for treatment through evidenced based models and case studies. \nPresenter: Victoria Hynes\, LCSW – Tobacco Treatment Training & Education Program Manager\, MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence\nView additional webinar opportunities from the 2019-2020 series and access archived webinars.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-tobacco-use-disorder-and-serious-mental-illness-considerations-and-opportunities-for-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004908
CREATED:20190805T153921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T182218Z
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SUMMARY:Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training
DESCRIPTION:Join other healthcare professionals in this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.  The Basic Skills Training is open to all healthcare professionals\, prevention professionals\, and community members who are interested in learning more about the burden of tobacco and strategies for treatment. \nThe training is a requirement for those interested in the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/tobacco-intervention-basic-skills-training-4/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch\, 14 Great Falls Plaza\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T004908
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SUMMARY:Opportunities for Change: Addressing Tobacco and Nicotine use in Behavioral Health Settings
DESCRIPTION:A targeted Basic Skills Training for individuals working in the behavioral health setting.\nJoin other behavioral health professionals and MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence Training and Education team for a half-day training to learn more about the health burden of tobacco and nicotine on individuals with behavioral health conditions\, real and perceived barriers to providing treatment in mental health and substance use settings\, and opportunities for treatment. Moreover\, learn how to enhance your existing skills to utilize low barrier strategies that can significantly support patients in reducing their use or quitting use of various type of products. \nLearn more about this and other Basic Skills Training opportunities. \nPlease note that this training does not count towards the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice. 
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/opportunities-for-change-addressing-tobacco-and-nicotine-use-in-behavioral-health-settings-2/
LOCATION:MaineHealth\, 110 Free Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004908
CREATED:20191105T143935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T160517Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: E-cigarette Cessation: State of the Science and Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Building on the first webinar in this series\, this presentation will focus specifically on cessation. As e-cigarette use among young people has exploded\, teachers\, school administrators\, clinicians\, public health professionals\, and parents have struggled to find quit vaping resources. HR and benefits professionals have wrestled with how to handle e-cigarette use at the workplace. This presentation will summarize the available evidence about e-cigarette cessation\, and describe population-based strategies to support e-cigarette users of all ages in their efforts to quit vaping. \nPresenter: Amanda Graham\, PhD – Chief of Innovations\, Truth Initiative\nView additional webinar opportunities from the 2019-2020 series and access archived webinars.
URL:https://ctimaine.org/event/webinar-e-cigarette-cessation-state-of-the-science-and-treatment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence":MAILTO:tobaccotrng@mainehealth.org
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