EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES SERIES

The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living's Empowering People & Communities Series (EPCS) has the mission to equitably bring health education, resources, and hope to people, populations, and communities in Louisiana by increasing awareness and empowering people, populations, andcommunities about tobacco and tobacco-related issues.

Our Upcoming Empowering People and Communities Series Events

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Previous Events

  • Are You Grant Ready? Part I (Creating a Non-Profit Organization)
    Nov. 10, 2022
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  • Cancer Disparities: From Diagnosis to Treatment
    Nov. 17, 2022
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  • Breast Cancer: Prevention and Screening
    Oct. 28, 2022
    Speakers
    Brooke Morrell, MD
    Mignonne Morrell, MD
    LaKeisha Williams, PharmD., RPh
    Dr. Earl Benjamin-Robinson
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  • Addressing the Vape Epidemic Among Louisiana Youth
    Oct. 18, 2022
    Speakers
    Kenyatta Royal
    Taylor Reine
    Chrishelle Stipe
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  • Breaking Up With a Toxic Partner: LGBTQIA+ Freedom from Big Tobacco
    Oct. 11, 2022
    Speakers
    Joslayn Royale
    Dr. Amanda Norris
    Dr. Earl "Nupsius" Benjamin-Robinson
    Jennifer Haneline, MSW, LCSW
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  • A Smoker's Body, Cancer, and Healthy Eating: an examination of tobacco user health
    Sep. 27, 2022
    Speakers
    Chelsea Morgan, CFRE
    Chef Traci
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  • Empowering Justice-Involved Individuals in Today's Stressful Climate
    Jun. 23, 2022
    Speakers
    Rochelle Ambeau
    Tanisha Matthews
    Janice Ackley
    Chrishelle Stipe
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  • Men’s Health: The Importance of Health Screenings and Cessation
    Jun. 15, 2022
    Speakers
    Rene Stansbury
    Chrishelle Stipe
    Paula Jordan
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  • Tobacco Disparities and Inequities: Cessation Concerns, Best Practices, and Resource ​​​Challenges in Region 6
    Jun. 7, 2022
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  • The Integration of Tobacco Policies and Cessation within Behavioral Health Care Interventions
    May. 31, 2022
    Speakers
    Jaime Bruins Cyprian, MPH
    Eric Winzettle, MSW, LMSW
    Kathy Stemke, LCSW, BACS
    Chrishelle Stipe, MPH, NCTTP
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  • Real Talk: Smoking, Vaping & Cessation
    May. 23, 2022
    Speakers
    Feamula Bradley, MSEd
    Kenyatta Royal, BS, CHES
    Chrishelle Stipe, MPH, NCTTP
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  • WHY IS VAPING SO PREVALANT? UNDERSTANDING NICOTINE AND MENTAL HEALTH
    Apr. 5, 2022
    Speakers
    Kenyatta Royal BS, CHES
    Jennifer Haneline MSW, LCSW
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  • It Is Always The Right Time to do The Right Thing: A Conversation about Tobacco, Wellness, & Justice
    Feb. 24, 2022
    Speakers
    Rev. Ritney Castine
    Eugene Collins
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  • A Conversation about Cancer: Awareness, Resources, Research, & Survival
    Nov. 4, 2021
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