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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170621T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170621T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Tobacco and the Emergence of E-Cigarettes: Addressing the Unmet Needs in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nTobacco remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States\, and disproportionately affects people with mental illness. E-cigarette use is increasing in the United States and people with mental illness are reporting use that is greater than the general population. \nPsychiatrists are being faced with questions about use and risks regularly or are often unsure what to recommend to patients. This webinar will summarize tobacco use among those with mental illness\, discuss e-cigarettes\, and summarize the most recent recommendations on risks and safety. We will also discuss tobacco cessation as well as offer concrete resources and recommendations to viewers. \nEducational Objectives \n\nCite the epidemiology regarding smokers with mental illness\nDescribe e-cigarette use patterns in those with mental illness and in general\nSummarize the evidence based methods of treating tobacco use disorders including 7 FDA approved medications and common psychosocial approaches including the 5 As\nIdentify where to access resources on smoking cessation education for use later\nReview the most up to date data on recommendations on e-cigarettes use\n\n  \nPlease select below to register for this webinar \nJune 21\, 2017 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET \n\nTobacco and the Emergence of E-Cigarettes: Addressing the Unmet Needs in Mental Health\n  \n\nAccreditation and Designation\nThe American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThe APA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/webinar-tobacco-emergence-e-cigarettes-addressing-unmet-needs-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170607
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170503T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T190726Z
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SUMMARY:American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, more than 30\,000 health care professionals from around the world gather for the ASCO Annual Meeting at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago\, IL\, to learn\, share\, discuss\, and debate practice-changing discoveries in cancer care. We hope to see you there on June 2 through June 6. \nLast year\, ASCO sought to harness the collective wisdom of its members and Annual Meeting attendees to set a course for the future of patient-centered care and research. This year’s meeting builds on those efforts in order to unite the entire oncology community in the battle against cancer. \nMaking a Difference in Cancer Care WITH YOU\nLearn more and register  here.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/american-society-clinical-oncology-asco-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Mcormick Place\, Chicago Illinois\, 2301 S King Dr \, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170531T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T170955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T170955Z
UID:2289-1496217600-1496250000@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:Nominations Due: C. Everett Koop National Health Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Health Project is seeking nominations for the C. Everett Koop National Health Awards in recognition of outstanding health promotion programs. It is dedicated to spotlighting private and public health programs that have measurably improved the health and well-being of individuals and their families\, and have done so cost-effectively. Applications due by May 31\, 2017.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/nominations-due-c-everett-koop-national-health-awards/
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170531T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T170550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T170550Z
UID:2287-1496217600-1496250000@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:Application Closes: Truth Initiative Youth Activism Program
DESCRIPTION:Truth Initiative’s Youth Activism Fellowship (YAF) is a multi-layered\, interdisciplinary approach to equipping emerging tobacco control professionals with the knowledge\, tools and resources to support comprehensive tobacco prevention in communities across the country. Over a 12-month period\, a cohort of young adults ages 18-24 is engaged in an array of interactive\, skill-building activities that focus on three areas – tobacco control and public health\, advocacy and community organizing\, and effective communication. Applications due by May 31\, 2017 11:59 PM ET.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/application-closes-truth-initiative-youth-activism-program/
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170531T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20161118T145806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T145806Z
UID:1943-1496217600-1496250000@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:World No Tobacco Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is a great day to quit. 
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/world-no-tobacco-day/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170529
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170524T193200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T193200Z
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SUMMARY:No Menthol Sunday-May 28\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:No Menthol Sunday is on May 28th – a time to raise awareness of the addictiveness of menthol and push for a ban on menthol in tobacco products. \n  \nPlease see below for related resources and a script that faith-based organizations\, communities\, colleagues and other individuals can use to spread the word: \n  \n                –No Menthol Sunday toolkit – with materials and ideas on observing No Menthol Sunday. \n                –Pathways to Freedom – documentary-style video used as a cessation tool for the African American community  \n                -Encourage friends\, family and colleagues to post pictures and stories of how they are observing No Menthol Sunday (to @blackbodyhealth).  Using #nomentholsunday or #NMS2017 enters them into a drawing to win $50 \n  \nNeed a quick and easy plan for No Menthol Sunday? Just use the script below for your Sunday morning church announcement\, then direct your congregants to call the national 1-800-Quit-Now. \n  \nToday is No Menthol Sunday\, and we would like to take time to talk about becoming a healthier community by quitting smoking.\n\nSmoking kills 47\,000 African Americans per year. That’s more than homicides\, suicides\, AIDS\, and car accidents combined. \nMost youth and African Americans who smoke choose menthols because the minty flavor helps make it easier to start smoking — it also makes it harder to quit smoking. The tobacco industry intentionally tries to get African Americans to smoke menthols by advertising to us more and making menthols cheaper in certain neighborhoods. This isn’t right. A ban on the sale of menthol would help encourage many African Americans to quit smoking. That can help save lives. \nIf you are a smoker but haven’t talked to anyone about it\, now is the time. We can’t lose another life to tobacco\, and we can’t lose you. Let us love you and support you as we all become healthier together. \nWe want to take time today to pray with you because we know it is hard to quit smoking and can take several tries before quitting for good. \nYou also encourage you to call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free resources and coaching. Feel free to ask me more about how we can create a menthol free community. \n  \nFor more information visit \n 
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/no-menthol-sunday-may-28-2017/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170522T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170428T145812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T145813Z
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SUMMARY:Applications Due 8pm EDT: Cancer Control COP
DESCRIPTION:The National Council for Behavioral Health (National Council) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for the National Behavioral Health Network’s 2017 Cancer Control Community of Practice for Community Behavioral Health Organizations (Cancer Control CoP). This CoP is a 6-month initiative that will be comprised of up to ten (10) community mental health or addiction treatment provider organizations that provide direct services to people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders and are interested in developing and/or enhancing their skills and knowledge in cancer control & prevention practices. Participating organizations will gain access to organizational change experts and informational resources to help them develop and implement evidence-based cancer control and prevention practices. \nTo learn more\, click here.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/applications-due-8pm-edt-cancer-control-cop/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170518T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T172823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T172823Z
UID:2305-1495094400-1495126800@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:Registration Closes: 2017 Health Communication Leadership Institute
DESCRIPTION:University of Texas\, Moody College of Communication\, June 20-23\, 2017\, Austin (TX). Attendance is limited to professionals with at least seven years of work experience in for-profit\, non-profit\, government\, or academic settings.  Draft agenda\, confirmed speakers\, and hotel information is available on the registration website.  Registration closes May 18.  Questions\, contact Michael Mackert mackert@utexas.edu.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/registration-closes-2017-health-communication-leadership-institute/
CATEGORIES:Grant Opportunity
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170517T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T172439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T172439Z
UID:2303-1495036800-1495040400@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:LGBT HealthLink E-Summit: Health Funder Panel
DESCRIPTION:LGBT community-based organizations\, including LGBT community centers and LGBT youth centers\, are perfectly positioned to promote health and wellness in the communities they serve – but finding funding to support this critical work can sometimes be a challenge. This panel includes public and private funders who will share information about what they look for from prospective grantees\, how to approach public and private funders with requests for support\, and what preliminary information is helpful before making an ask.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/lgbt-healthlink-e-summit-health-funder-panel/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170517T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T172313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T172313Z
UID:2301-1495029600-1495033200@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:LGBT HealthLink E-Summit: Navigating the Healthcare System in Changing Times
DESCRIPTION:Patient Navigation:(1) discuss evidence for patient navigation programs for cancer prevention (tobacco treatment and cancer screening); (2) present a case example of a successful patient navigation program; (3) discuss models for clinic reimbursement for patient navigation programs. Navigating the Health System: (1) provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act (to include an overview of any changes or currently proposed changes at the time of the presentation); (2) tips for advocacy and health insurance literacy during this period of proposed healthcare reform; (3) best practices to maximize your healthcare access (e.g\, medical savings accounts\, sliding scale options) \nRegister here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7206630597943725569
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/lgbt-healthlink-e-summit-navigating-healthcare-system-changing-times/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170516T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T172102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T172102Z
UID:2299-1494950400-1494954000@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:LGBT HealthLink E-Summit: Trans Health Overview: Language and US Trans Survey Highlights
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will be doing an overview of language and concepts related to gender identity and transgender identities and communities. Presenters will also do an overview of important issues from the US Trans Survey report as it relates to health disparities and social determinant issues that are prominent in trans communities. \nRegister here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6719279766265049603
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/lgbt-healthlink-e-summit-trans-health-overview-language-us-trans-survey-highlights/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170516T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T171609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T172653Z
UID:2295-1494936000-1494946800@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:LGBT HealthLink E-Summit: LGBTQ as Consumers of Health Care Panel - Experiences of Equity\, Discrimination and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Panel of LGBTQ-identifying people and their experiences of equity\, discrimination and the need for advocacy within the US healthcare system. This panel will include LGBTQ cancer survivors\, parents\, and other health care utilizers who have experienced a range of topics including: Overt and covert expressions of homophobia\, transphobia\, biphobia; the importance of inclusion and making LGBTQ- identifying individuals feel comfortable in the healthcare setting; and suggestions to improve the care of LGBTQ-identifying people. \nRegister here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1985721679240036353
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/lgbt-healthlink-e-summit-lgbtq-consumers-health-care-panel-experiences-equity-discrimination-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170516T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T171922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T171922Z
UID:2297-1494900000-1494946800@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:LGBT HealthLink E-Summit: Building on What We Know: Addressing LGBT Cancer Disparities
DESCRIPTION:During this session includes speakers from the community\, academic institution\, and health care system to discuss three different primary cancers (anal\, cervical\, and colorectal cancers) incorporating the common threads of health disparities\, intersectionality\, best and promising practices. \nRegister here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7072192212455533827
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/lgbt-healthlink-e-summit-building-know-addressing-lgbt-cancer-disparities/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170515T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T171356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T171356Z
UID:2293-1494864000-1494867600@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:LGBT HealthLink E-Summit: Innovative Approaches to Tobacco Control: Tackling Tobacco as a Social Justice Issue
DESCRIPTION:During this session three leaders in tobacco control will discuss: dangerous and shocking trends in e-cigarette marketing; a movement sweeping the nation – increasing the minimum sale age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21 years old; and partnerships with LGBT organizations and events to promote smokefree environments at Pride festivals\, bars\, and Centers.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/lgbt-healthlink-e-summit-innovative-approaches-tobacco-control-tackling-tobacco-social-justice-issue/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170515T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170510T171228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T171228Z
UID:2291-1494856800-1494862200@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:LGBT HealthLink E-Summit: No Need for Alternative Facts: Using SOGI Data to Make Us Count
DESCRIPTION:National Jewish Health is the provider of the largest non-profit smoking Quitline in the country. We will share best practices for integration of SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) data collection\, latest trends on how to best capture the data\, and addressing services and disparities for the LGBT community within the tobacco cessation services and local oncology patient navigational methods. \nRegister here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4557323245956948993
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/lgbt-healthlink-e-summit-no-need-alternative-facts-using-sogi-data-make-us-count/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170516
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170503T192333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T192333Z
UID:2270-1494806400-1494892799@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:Women's Check-up Day
DESCRIPTION:May 15th is National Women’s Check-up Day
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/womens-check-day/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170514T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20161118T150002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T212545Z
UID:1946-1494748800-1495299600@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:National Women's Health Week
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s Health Week\, share these great Smoke Free Women Resources with your clients. Your clients will be able to sign up for 24/7 smokefree texts\, download a craving journal plan\, and so much more! #BhtheChange http://women.smokefree.gov/
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/national-womens-health-week/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170508T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170411T211257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T211257Z
UID:2211-1494230400-1494262800@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:E-Cigarette Summit -Science\, Regulation & Public Health
DESCRIPTION:The Summit will take place at The Georgetown Marriott Hotel\, in Washington\, DC on Monday\, May 8\, 2017. View the program at  www.e-cigarette-summit.com/usa. \nE-Cigarette Summit includes high level briefings from policy\, scientific and health experts and encourages interaction through panel debates and open floor discussions. Questions will be explored in a balanced and objective environment allowing attendees to build their knowledge and share their viewpoints. \n2017 will be a watershed year for electronic cigarettes as new regulations come in to effect across the US and many other countries.  These first attempts to regulate an entirely novel product category will set the agenda for decades to come and is likely to be viewed as a pivotal era in both tobacco control and combustible tobacco use in the future. \nGood regulation and policy is essential to ensure that the balance of benefits to risks for consumers and the broader public health is as positive as possible. How far regulation has to go to deliver these goals can only be informed by well-structured research and balanced analysis and communication of evidence.  The E-Cigarette Summit has a single aim of facilitating respectful dialogue and thoughtful analysis of the latest evidence in context of public health concerns. \nThere is no doubt that e-cigarettes remain one of the most controversial public health issues of our time and have created unprecedented divisions within long standing professional alliances across tobacco control\, public health and scientific communities.   The E-Cigarette Summit provides a much needed neutral platform to understand the issues that lie behind these differing perspectives and policy positions and explore how to balance the opportunity of e-cigarettes while remaining responsive to the potential risks. \nTo ensure neutrality\, the event is solely funded through individual delegate revenues and sponsorship from commercial or non-profit entities is not accepted.  To book your place please go to www.e-cigarette-summit.com/usa
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/e-cigarette-summit-science-regulation-public-health/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170504T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170504T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170425T172313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T172313Z
UID:2232-1493902800-1493908200@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Smoking Cessation Interventions with Behavioral Health Populations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nThe American Psychological Association is hosting a webinar in early May\, titled “Smoking Cessation Interventions with Behavioral Health Populations.”  This webinar will be held on Thursday\, May 4th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET. \nPlease click on the title below to register for the webinar and see below for more details: \nSmoking Cessation Interventions with Behavioral Health Populations \nMay 4\, 2017 \n1:00 – 2:30 p.m. \nStudies show that people with behavioral health conditions (mental and/or substance use disorders) are more likely to smoke than those who do not. In addition\, smoking cessation may improve behavioral health conditions. Behavioral health professionals play an important role in screening for tobacco use and helping patients to quit. \n  \nThis 90-minute webinar is designed to inform behavioral healthcare providers about the intersection of smoking and behavioral health concerns\, the importance of screening and assessing patients for tobacco use\, and an understanding of cessation treatment approaches. Approaches and perspectives will be provided by a medical doctor\, social worker\, psychologist\, and a patient. \n  \nThe objectives of this webinar are to: \n  \n\nUnderstand the prevalence of smoking in behavioral health populations.\nLearn myths and benefits regarding tobacco use cessation in behavioral health populations.\nBecome familiar with examples of evidence-based cessation treatment approaches for behavioral health populations\n\n  \nPresenters: \n  \nErik Augustson\, PhD holds his doctorate in Clinical Psychology with post-doctoral training in Behavioral Medicine and Cancer Prevention\, and an MPH with a focus in Epidemiology. Since 2001\, he has worked within the Tobacco Control Research Branch at the National Cancer Institute where he is a Behavioral Scientist and Health Science Administrator. For more than a decade Dr. Augustson has worked on eHealth/mHealth interventions\, and serves as the Director of the Smokefree.gov Initiative which has grown to encompass 6 websites\, 12 text message programs\, 2 smartphone apps\, and multiple social media platforms. 3-6 million smokers interact with Smokefree.gov resources annually. \n  \nDr. Anita Smith Everett is the Chief Medical Officer at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The OCMO is positioned within SAMHSA to facilitate the development of policy\, practice and programs that comport with best practices and current trends in contemporary health care. Dr. Everett comes to SAMHSA with long term experience in the delivery and leadership of psychiatric services.  She has received the Patrick Henry award for outspoken advocacy in Virginia and has received special form the American Psychiatric Association commendation for outstanding leadership in healthcare reform. She has been a respected leader of community behavioral health services at Johns Hopkins in Maryland and at Valley Community Services Board in Virginia. \n  \nDoug Tipperman\, MSW is the Tobacco Policy Liaison for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  He coordinates SAMHSA’s Tobacco-Free Campaign\, which focuses on reducing tobacco use by persons with mental health or substance use disorders. In addition\, Doug serves on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Tobacco Control Steering Committee. Before his federal government service\, he worked extensively at the state and local level to promote public policies that reduce tobacco use. He has helped lead several successful policy change efforts including Maryland’s Clean Indoor Air Law\, which succeeded in making all Maryland restaurants and bars smoke-free. \n  \nRebecca is a 57 year old patient who struggled with depression. She started smoking cigarettes as a teenager\, and lived among a family of heavy smokers. Rebecca thought smoking might help her cope with her feelings\, but it led to her feeling more depressed. When her grandson was born\, Rebecca decided to quit smoking. She committed herself to a healthier lifestyle – mentally and physically. Now Rebecca runs 5Ks and feels encouraged by the positive changes and progress she’s made since quitting. \n  \n  \nTo register\, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8204356037102885378 \nFor questions\, write: ddevito@apa.org
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/webinar-smoking-cessation-interventions-behavioral-health-populations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170501T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170413T205727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170413T205727Z
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Webinar: Moving from Assessment to Action in Community Health Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Join the Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Association for Community Health Improvement on Monday\, May 1\, 2017 from 3-4pm EDT for a webinar focused on taking action in support of community health improvement. Featuring two communities participating in the Using The Community Guide for Community Health Improvement pilot initiative\, this webinar will offer an overview of the initiative to date and highlight stories of those participating. Led by WellSpan Health (York\, PA) and INTEGRIS Health (Oklahoma City\, OK)\, coalitions involving the local health departments and numerous other stakeholders in both communities have been using the population health driver diagram framework to take action and implement community health improvement activities to address behavioral health needs. Representatives from WellSpan Health and INTEGRIS Health will share their experiences with the initiative over the past year\, including successes and lessons learned. This webinar is free and open to all who are interested. \n  \nFor more information or to register\, please visit the PHF website or contact Janelle Nichols at jnichols@phf.org.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/upcoming-webinar-moving-assessment-action-community-health-improvement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170502
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170503T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T191809Z
UID:2267-1493596800-1493683199@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:Cancer Research Month
DESCRIPTION:To learn more about Cancer Research Month\, visit the AACR website.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/cancer-research-month/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170502
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20161118T145627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T145627Z
UID:1941-1493596800-1493683199@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Month
DESCRIPTION:People with mental illness smoke ½ of all cigarettes in US. Look at our resources page to find tools to help you and your clients quit this month.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/mental-health-month/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170427T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170418T194319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T194319Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Public Health Approaches to Promote & Protect the Whole Health of Individuals with Behavioral Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:As a behavioral health professional\, how can you improve services for your clients with mental illness and addictions? Join SAMHSA’s Program to Achieve Wellness on Thursday\, April 27 from 1 to 2pm EST for Using Public Health Approaches to Promote & Protect the Whole Health of Individuals with Behavioral Health Conditions to get answers to this question and more. \nAttendees will learn how to use evidence-based\, innovative public health interventions to improve the overall health of clients with mental and/or substance use disorders\, including those experiencing serious mental illness. Attendees will also learn how to make the case for integrating primary care and behavioral health to improve overall population health and address social determinants of health. \nThe following speakers will provide real-world examples\, such as a clinic that integrated primary and behavioral health services to become a one-stop shop to address all their client’s health needs. \n\nShelina D. Foderingham\, MPH\, MSW\, Assistant Vice President\, Practice Improvement\, National Council for Behavioral Health\nNick Szubiak\, LCSW\, Director\, Clinical Excellence in Addictions\, Integrated Health Consultant\, National Council for Behavioral Health\nJennifer L. Ludwig\, MS\, Deputy Director\, Tri-County Health Department\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/webinar-using-public-health-approaches-promote-protect-whole-health-individuals-behavioral-health-conditions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170420T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170316T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T205501Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Improving LGBT Patient Provider Relationships
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Department of Health\, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control\, is pleased to announce the Improving LGBT Patient Provider Relationships webinar presentation on April 20th\, 2017 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (EDT).  This webinar focuses on improving the relationship between LGBT patients and their providers by increasing provider’s LGBT cultural competency and sharing best practices that can be implemented at the provider’s facility. A moderated Q&A session will follow.. The speakers for the webinar are: Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine of the Pennsylvania Department of Health\, Liz Bradbury from the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center\, Adrian Shanker from the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center\, and Dr. Regina Washington from LGBT HealthLink\, a program of CenterLink (a CDC tobacco and cancer disparity network) .  The moderator will be Dr. Joel Noumoff Chairman\, Pennsylvania Cancer Control\, Prevention and Research Advisory Board and Gynecologic Oncologist for the Crozer‐Keystone Health System.  The webinar flyer with a link to register is attached to this email.  You may also register by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7484509071849135617. \n  \nCME’s are available for this webinar. \n  \nPlease share with your colleagues and partners. \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Eric Gormont at  egormont@pa.gov or call 717-547-3242. \n 
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/webinar-improving-lgbt-patient-provider-relationships/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170412T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170317T195140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170317T195140Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Quitlines and Behavioral Health: The Hidden Resource
DESCRIPTION:The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is pleased to invite you to this free webinar: “Quitlines and Behavioral Health: The Hidden Resource” on Wednesday\, April 12\, 2017\, at 1:00pm EDT (90 minutes). \n  \nWe are honored to have the following speakers presenting on this topic for us: \n  \n\nLinda A. Bailey\, JD\, MHS\, President and CEO\, North American Quitline Consortium\nEtta Short\, MS\, Director\, Clinical Development and Support\, Optum\nRobert Vargas\, MSW\, MPH\, Manager – Clinical and Quality Support\, Optum\n\n  \nWebinar Objectives: \n\nIdentify key milestones in the development of promising practices for behavioral health by the quitline community\nDescribe five components of a quitline tobacco cessation program tailored for callers who report a behavioral health condition.\nDescribe the outcomes of a tobacco cessation behavioral health program pilot.\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/6vlu3zhldi7q&eom \n  \nACCME Accreditation: \n  \nThe University of California\, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \n  \nUCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the webinar activity. \n  \nAdvance Practice Registered Nurses and Registered Nurses: For the purpose of recertification\, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. \n  \nPhysician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that the AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. \n  \nCalifornia Pharmacists: The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA category 1 CreditTM. If you are a pharmacist in another state\, you should check with your state board for approval of this credit. \n  \nCME/CEUs will be available for participants who join the LIVE session\, on April 12\, 2017. You will receive instructions on how to claim credit via the post webinar email. \n  \nDisclosures \n  \nThis UCSF CME activity was planned and developed to uphold academic standards to ensure balance\, independence\, objectivity\, and scientific rigor; adhere to requirements to protect health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); and include a mechanism to inform learners when unapproved or unlabeled uses of therapeutic products or agents are discussed or referenced. \nThe following faculty speakers\, moderators\, and planning committee members have disclosed they have no financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any commercial companies who have provided products or services relating to their presentation(s) or commercial support for this continuing medical education activity: \n  \nLinda A. Bailey\, JD\, MHS\, Christine Cheng\, Brian Clark\, Jennifer Matekuare\, Roxana Said\, MPH\, Catherine Saucedo\, and Steven A. Schroeder\, MD \n  \nThe following faculty speakers have disclosed a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with a commercial company who has provided products or services relating to their presentation(s) or commercial support for this continuing medical education activity.  All conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support: \n  \nEtta Short – Employee of Optum \nRobert Vargas\, MSW\, MPH – Employee of Optum \n  \nDon’t need to claim CME/CEUs?  SCLC issues free certificates of attendance for those who want contact hours only. \n  \nPlease feel free to forward this announcement to your colleagues.  For questions\, contact Jennifer Matekuare\, SCLC Operations Manager\, at Jennifer.matekuare@ucsf.edu or call toll-free (877) 509-3786.  This webinar will be recorded and may be viewed online on the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center’s website after the presentation.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/webinar-quitlines-behavioral-health-hidden-resource/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170404T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20161118T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T145353Z
UID:1939-1491292800-1491843600@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:National public health week
DESCRIPTION:April 4-10 2017 is National Public Health Week.
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/national-public-health-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170402
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20161118T145038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161118T145038Z
UID:1937-1491004800-1491091199@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:National minority health month
DESCRIPTION:Culturally appropriate services are essential for reducing health disparities. Visit http://1.usa.gov/14ZYa4Z
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/national-minority-health-month/
CATEGORIES:Health Observances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170330T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170201T150310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T150415Z
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SUMMARY:Society for Public Health's 68th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:SOPHE Annual Conference\nMarch 30-April 1\, 2017 in Denver\, CO\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin a diverse group of health professionals at the Society for Public Health Education’s 68th Annual Conference. \nIt’s an exciting opportunity to share your research findings\, program impacts\, policy changes\, perspectives\, and expertise with the health education and health promotion professional community. \nRegistration deadline is February 28th\, 2017 or onside between March 1-March 30th.  \nFind out more and register here: http://my.sophe.org/Meetings-Events/SOPHE-Annual-Conference-2017
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/society-public-healths-68th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170323T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20170316T182042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T182042Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery LIVE! Communicating the Value of Peer Supports
DESCRIPTION:SAMHSA and the Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) team are hosting Recovery LIVE!\, where participants engage directly with moderators and each other through live chatting\, polls\, and other interactive features. \nPeer support workers provide services that add unique value to behavioral health services. They use their lived experience and specialized training to guide\, support\, and educate people in or seeking recovery. However\, many misconceptions remain about their efficacy and value\, which hinders the expansion of these vital services. \nPresenters will share how they have made the case for peer support services to audiences ranging from funders to behavioral health systems and discuss tools that can help convey the benefits of hiring peers. \nPresenters: \nJoe Powell\, President\, Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (APAA) Recovery \nElaine Slaton\, Senior Associate\, Center for Social Innovation \nLyn Legere\, Recovery Educator \nModerated by Steven Samra\, Associate\, Center for Social Innovation \nNOTE: After registration you will receive an email with instructions to join the event. Please check your SPAM folder if you do not immediately receive the log-in instructions after registration. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/recovery-live-communicating-value-peer-supports/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170322T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T170652
CREATED:20160406T205202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T144432Z
UID:1448-1490169600-1490374800@staging.bhthechange.org
SUMMARY:National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH)
DESCRIPTION:The National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) is one of the largest\, long-standing gatherings of the United States tobacco control movement. It attracts a diverse set of public health professionals to learn about best practices and policies to reduce tobacco use—the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. \nThe 2017 NCTOH will be held March 22 – 24\, 2017 in Austin\, Texas. \nConference Purpose \nThe purpose of the National Conference on Tobacco or Health is to help improve and sustain the effectiveness and reach of tobacco control programs and activities in the United States. \nConference Audience \nTobacco control professionals\, researchers\, and anyone interested in: \n\nLearning the latest evidence on what works in tobacco control and how to apply current research findings and best practices in tobacco control policy\, advocacy and programs\nLearning practical ways to improve tobacco control programs and activities\nRenewing energy and commitment to tobacco control\nExchanging valuable ideas and tips with colleagues\n\nStay up to date on the latest information related to the National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Subscribe to our email distribution list.  \nThe Registration Deadline is Monday\, February 27\, 2017. Register HERE.  \nFor more information\, go to: www.nctoh.org
URL:https://staging.bhthechange.org/event/national-conference-tobacco-health-nctoh/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Meetings
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