2023 Tobacco Free Michigan Conference 

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The 2023 Annual Conference will return as an in-person event  for the first time since 2019!  The annual conference is a great opportunity to meet other TFM members and learn about what is happening in the world of tobacco.

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Join us for this 1-day conference July 19, 2023 at the  Lansing Radisson (111 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933).

Speakers
 

The 2023 Annual Conference will include four presentations featuring and exciting lineup of speakers and topics including:

Emerging Products:  Dr. Brittney Taylor is active in Keeping MI Kids Tobacco Free, and the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  She shares her expertise about emerging products and trends.

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Tobacco Control in the 21st Century: Policies to Address Traditional and Emerging Tobacco Products: Karalyn Kiessling will discuss the findings of her dissertation, which is focused on the politics surrounding tobacco and vaping policies. Results from store observations in Grand Rapids and Detroit will be provided along with analysis of groups involved in the passage of Tobacco 21 in Virginia and Colorado. Local impacts and key messages from other states will be highlighted as well as policy options which can address some of the issues illuminated by this research.

 

Tobacco in Schools: Shelly Klochack (Corewell Health), Bree Gladstone (Barry County RISE) and Jen LaChappelle (Muskegon Knowsmoke Coalition) will discuss working with teens and schools.

Myths Surrounding Tobacco Use and Stress: Ryan Coffman, the Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, will present about the misperceptions and myths surrounding stress and tobacco use.

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The Agenda

8 am- Registration, Light Breakfast, Networking

9:30 – Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:00- Session 1

11:00- Session 2

12:00- Lunch (provided)

1:00- Session 3

2:00- Session 4

3:00- Closing Remarks
 

Following the conference everyone is invited to the nearby newly opened Lansing Shuffle for an opportunity to further network and socialize with TFM members from across Michigan.

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Vendors
Vendor booths will be available throughout the conference.  Contact Paul at tfm@tobaccofreemichigan.org for information on rates and benefits.

Accommodations for Disability

If you need accommodations to attend this training, please email your request to tfm@tobaccofreemichigan.org ten business days before the event.

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Contact

If you have any issues with the way in which this conference was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation or you may contact TFM at 517-974-1951 or via e-mail at tfm@tobaccofreemichigan.org