Opportunities for State and Local Health Department to Address Smokeless Tobacco Control in Rural Populations February 22, 2017 3:30 – 5 :00 PM ET You are waiting to join: The call will begin at 3:30 PM ET. Play audio through your computer speakers or phone, but not both.
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Opportunities for State and Local Health Department to Address Smokeless Tobacco Control in
Rural Populations
February 22, 2017
3:30 – 5:00 PM ET
You are waiting to join: The call will begin at
3:30 PM ET.
Play audio through your
computer speakers or
phone, but not both.
Welcome, ASTHO and NACCHO
Christin Kirchenbauer, Oklahoma State Department of Health
Johnna Sue Blair, TSET Healthy Living Program
Vickie Tucker, Mississippi State Department of Health
Jacqueline Carter, Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition of Hinds County
Moderated Q&A
Online Resources, ASTHO and NACCHO
Closing
Agenda
Learn about the unique challenges posed by smokeless and combustible tobacco use in rural communities
Discuss examples of campaigns and programs receptive in rural communities to reduce smokeless tobacco use
Explore the collaboration between state and local health departments to implement successful tobacco control initiatives in rural areas
Objectives
ASTHOVision
Healthy people thriving in a nation free of preventable illness and injury.
MissionTo transform public health within states and territories to help
members dramatically improve health and wellness.
National voice for approximately 2,800 city, county, metro, district, and tribal local health departments (LHDs) across the nation
VISION: Health, equity, and well-being for all people in their communities through public health policies and services
MISSION: The mission is to be a leader, partner, catalyst, and voice for local health departments in order to ensure the conditions that promote health and equity, combat disease, and improve the quality and length of all lives.
National Association of County and City Health Officials
Two ways to listen to audio:Through your computer speakers (preferred)Via telephone
(888-233-0996, Conference ID 65871834)Do not use both methods
This call is being recorded and the recording will be shared on ASTHO and NACCHO’s websites
Submit questions through the chat box online (phone lines are muted for this webinar)
Logistics
Oklahoma Smokeless Tobacco Initiatives
Christin Kirchenbauer, MPH
and
Johnna Sue Blair
February 22, 2016
Oklahoma Infrastructure
• The Oklahoma State Health Department oversees all statewide tobacco control efforts