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08/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/13/2024 14:45
Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education Summit 2024
Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education Summit 2024
Register today for the Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education Summit!
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Aug 12, 2024
By
Kansas Health Institute
Date:Wednesday, Aug. 28
Time:9-11 a.m. CDT
Location: Zoom virtual meeting - link will be sent with confirmation email
Join us for an exciting summit to kickstart a new session of a multi-year initiative tackling vaping in Kansas middle and high schools. The Vaping ECHO for Education initiative aims to create a healthier, tobacco-, nicotine- and vape-free future for Kansas youth. This event brings educators, parents, community members and youth advocates together to support students who use e-cigarettes and other nicotine and tobacco on their journey toward cessation. The summit will feature discussions and presentations by leading experts, offering valuable opportunities to share diverse approaches. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of this important movement toward a healthier future for Kansas youth!
Register Here
To learn more about theinitiative, visit Vaping-ECHO-for-Education.
Keynote Speaker
Brenna VanFrank, M.D., M.S.P.H., is the senior medical officer in theOffice on Smoking and Health (OSH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In this role, she serves as a scientific and medical consultant for OSH programs, communicationsand projects. Dr. VanFrankjoined CDC in 2014, and is board certified in pediatrics and preventive medicine.Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students
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About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.