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National Health Education Week
October 17-23, 2010
The theme for this year’s National Health Education Week (NHEW) is "A Tobacco Free Nation Through Health Education." The event is sponsored by the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). Given the scope of the week, each day will focus on a different aspect of tobacco prevention and control. Since 1995, the celebration of NHEW has focused national attention on a major public health issue and promoted consumers’ understanding of the role of health education in promoting the public’s health. Visit the SOPHE website for updates on NHEW 2010. SOPHE has developed a promotional flyer and a planning kit containing tips on how to promote NHEW.

Making the Difference in Tobacco-Related Health Disparities Science: TReND Progress, Process, and Opportunities for Future Investment
October 25-26, 2010
Bethesda, MD
The Tobacco Research Network on Disparities (TReND), funded by the National Cancer Institute and Legacy, will hold its final capstone meeting on October 25-26, 2010. The purpose of TReND's final culmination meeting is to learn more about the science of reducing tobacco-related health disparities, network with others who are engaged in this work, and set an agenda for the next decade to continue efforts to reduce tobacco-related health disparities. Registration for the meeting is free and now available! Be sure to register early, as space is limited to the first 200 registrants. Meeting participants are also invited to attend the TReND Poster Session and Networking Dinner sponsored by Legacy on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 5:45pm-7:45pm (there is no charge for attending this event). Click here for more details, or click here to register.

APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition
November 6-10, 2010
Denver, CO
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. This year’s theme is "Social Justice: A Public Health Imperative." Click here for a conference overview, or click here to register online. Click here to find out about events at the APHA meeting for the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD) Section.

Great American Smokeout
November 18, 2010
The 35th annual Great American Smokeout (GASO) will be held on November 18, 2010. This event is held each year on the third Thursday in November to encourage smokers to quit for a day in the hope they may quit for good. Click here to view a sample press release that can be used to promote the event. Click here to visit the American Cancer Society’s website for smoking cessation resources and materials to help publicize the Great American Smokeout.

Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) 17th Annual Meeting
February 16-19, 2011
Toronto, Canada
The 17th annual Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco annual meeting will be held from February 16-19, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. Abstracts are requested for the conference and pre-conference workshops. The Rapid Response Abstract system will be open from December 1, 2010 through January 4, 2011; more details will be available later in the year. Click here for more information about the conference. SRNT was founded in 1994 to coordinate and advance research on a broad array of topics ranging from the pharmacology of nicotine to the societal influences on use of tobacco.

Reducing Tobacco Use 2011 Conference
April 5-6, 2011
Newport News, VA
Save the date! Join Prevention Connections and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth for an exciting two-day conference to address keeping our efforts relevant for today’s youth and young adults. Tobacco control experts from across the nation will speak on a variety of topics. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Stanton Glantz. Click here to download a Save-the-Date flyer, or click here to visit the event website.

Clearing the Air: An Institute for Policy Advocacy, VII
September 25-28, 2011
South Lake Tahoe, CA
The purpose of this 3-day skills-building and strategy planning Institute is to enhance awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke, share recent science and economic data and first-hand experiences, and expand the capacity of smokefree advocates, researchers, and other public health professionals nationwide. Click here for more details. Please fill out the two-page registration application and do not send money at this time. A separate application is required for each person. If you would like to apply for a partial scholarship, fill out the one-page scholarship request form, in addition to the registration application. If you are requesting to bring family members and/or guests, please also complete the family form. On occasion, applicants are waitlisted due to space constraints. For more information, email Stephanie Shedd.

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