Calendar of Events - April 12th, 2011
Title of Event: Help Your Patients Quit: A Free Webinar from the Department of Health
Date of Event: Thursday, April 21, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Description of Event: The Arkansas Department of Health is hosting a free webinar for health care providers and health administrators on Thursday, April 21 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm, as part of its Tobacco Prevention and Cessation program and its Systems Training and Outreach (STOP) program.
Whether it’s a clinic or a hospital network, this webinar will provide participants with valuable tools and strategies for incorporating tobacco cessation referrals and treatments into their health care system. Tips to perfect existing systems will also be offered in real-time.
Registration
To participate in this forum, register at: www2.gotomeeting.com/register/724947202. For questions related to registration, contact Jennifer Pech Cinnamon via email at Jennifer.PechCinnamon@freeclear.com or via phone at 206-876-2287.
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Title of Event: Arkansas Cancer Coalition Membership Satisfaction Survey
Date of Event: April 19 – May 24, 2011 (Online Survey)
Contact Person: Billy Parrish, Arkansas Cancer Coalition, 501.603.5214, billy.parrish@arcancercoalition.org
Description of Event: The Arkansas Cancer Coalition will perform a survey of the membership to better understand and meet the needs of our partners. Surveys will be emailed to all members and will take less than 10 minutes to complete. Information from the survey will supply ACC with data that will shape future decisions and strategy. Completion of the survey will enter the participant in a prize drawing.
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Title of Event: NWATFC Full Coalition Meeting
Date of Event: May 10, 2011
Location of Event: Washington County Department of Health Unit, 3720 North Wimberly, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Contact person: Tyler B. Clark & Page Daniel, (479)872-5350, tclark.nwatfc@gmail.com or pdaniel.nwatfc@gmail.com
Description of Event: The NWATFC Full Coalition Meeting is an opportunity for all members to congregate and discuss topics of interest while engaging in and approving the future coalition endeavors.
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Title of Event: MPOWER, A Framework for Tobacco Control in Latino Communities
Date of Event: May 16th, 1:30pm-4:00pm
Location of Event: Ramada Plaza Hotel, Saracen Room, 2 Convention Center Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Contact Person: MISGRO at 870.575.8923. Register by May 9, 2011.
Description of Event: The purpose of the workshop is to educate and reinforce anti-tobacco messages within the Hispanic Community. The workshop is a preface to the annual MISRGO “Clearing the Air in Communities of Color” Conference.
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Title of Event: “8th Annual Clearing the Air in Communities of Color” Conference
Date of Event: May 17-18, 2011
Location of Event: Pine Bluff Convention Center, One Convention Center Plaza · Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Contact Person: MISRGO, 870-575-8923
Description of Event: The conference focuses on tobacco prevention and cessation in minority communities.
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Title of Event: Arkansas Cancer Coalition Quarterly Meeting
Date of Event: May 17, 2011, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Contact Person: American Cancer Society Building, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207
Pamela Bowie, 501.603.5209, pamela.bowie@arcancercoalition.org
Description of Event: Coalition members are invited to meet and discuss the objectives of the state’s comprehensive cancer plan, network with other cancer professionals, and build new skills.
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Title of Event: Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program Advisory Committee Meeting
Date of Event: May 18, 2011, 1:30PM-3:30PM
Location of Event: American Cancer Society, 901 North University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72207
Contact Person: Michelle Woods, 501-661-2783, susan.woods@arkansas.gov
Description of Event: The Tobacco Advisory Committee (TAC) meets a minimum of once each quarter in order to advise and assist the Arkansas Board of Health in carrying out the provisions of Act 1572 of 2001.
