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Tobacco consumption and related illnesses represent a great human and financial cost to West Virginia and its residents. With the help of health care providers, we can offer a healthier lifestyle to thousands of West Virginians and improve the future wellness of our state. One of the most important actions that West Virginia health care providers can take for their patients is to increase their awareness of the West Virginia Tobacco Quitline.

Since July 1, 2000, more patients are visiting their physician to obtain tobacco cessation advice. Your professional referral to the West Virginia Tobacco Quitline can be monumental in your patient's decision to enlist support for a smoking cessation plan.

2008 Tobacco Cessation Provider Trainings Scheduled:

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
8:30am -11:45am
Diabetes Symposium and Workshop
Charleston Embassy Suites
Contact: Guen Brown GFBrown@mail.wvu.edu

Saturday, September 13, 2008
10:00am - 12:00pm
WV Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Conference, Flatwoods
Contact: Jeanette Grysevich rgryskev@comcast.net; 304-748-0362

Thursday, September 18, 2008
1:30pm - 3:30pm
WVPHA Annual Conference
Snowshoe, WV
Contact: Gina Sharps gsharps@hsc.wvu.edu; 304-276-0572
(Dr. Goebel only, giving full 2-hr training)

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
6:00pm - Dinner
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Training
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Contact: Marie Newcomb mnewcomb@arh.org; 304-255-3217

Friday, October 17, 2008
2pm - 3pm
WV ACP Meeting
Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown
(1-hr session with Dr. Goebel only)

Friday, November 14, 2008
11:00am - 12:00pm
Family Medicine Foundation’s 22nd Annual Family Medicine Weekend and Sports Medicine Conference
Contact: William Ferrell; 304-765-7839
(1-hr session only with Dr. Goebel)