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, and communities about tobacco and tobacco-related issues.

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Our Upcoming Empowering People and Communities Series Events

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Previous Events

  • Public Health Spotlight: SWLAHEC Programs Advancing Tobacco Cessation and Community Health in Louisiana
    Jul. 10, 2025
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  • Finance 101: Quit Smoking and Take Charge of Your Finances
    Jun. 12, 2025
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  • Celebrating Black History Month through Data, Impact, and Advocacy
    Feb. 13, 2025
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  • Caring for Loved Ones with Cancer: A Guide for Families with Limited Resources
    Mar. 13, 2025
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  • HIV, Tobacco and Cancer: Understanding the Intersection and Impacts
    Dec. 2, 2024
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  • It's Inventory Time: Let's Talk Whole Health
    Jan. 29, 2025
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  • Nothing About Us, Without Us: Access to Healthcare, Health Equity, Tobacco Use and Disability
    Dec. 19, 2024
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  • From Oases to Swamps: Understanding Food Swamps in the Context of Race in America
    Nov. 14, 2024
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  • Annual Breast Cancer Awareness
    Oct. 10, 2024
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  • Storytelling: The Beauty of Authentic Community Voices
    Oct. 29, 2024
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  • SMOKING AND THE EFFECTS ON THE HEARING AND BALANCE SYSTEMS
    Jul. 11, 2024
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  • Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority: All About Us!
    Jun. 20, 2024
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  • Facing A New Era: Tackling Mental Health and Substance Misuse
    May. 30, 2024
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  • Oral Health and Smoking: The Truth About The Tooth
    Mar. 14, 2024
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  • Sneaky Links: Examining the Lesser-Known Connections Between Smoking and Disease
    Feb. 8, 2024
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  • Legislative Session 101
    Jan. 11, 2024
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  • Clearing the Air: Integrating Tobacco Cessation into HIV Care
    Dec. 1, 2023
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  • The Odd Couple: Veterans and Smoking
    Nov. 9, 2023
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  • The Louisiana Cancer Research Center Presents Breast Cancer Awareness
    Oct. 26, 2023
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  • Beyond Grassroots - Growing Grass in a Post-Pandemic Landscape: How to Engage Real People in Community Work
    Sep. 14, 2023
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  • Lung Cancer Screenings 101
    Aug. 17, 2023
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  • Are You Grant Ready? Series Part II
    Jul. 13, 2023
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  • Overview of Reentry Barriers for Justice-Involved Adults
    Jun. 29, 2023
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  • Deep Breaths in the Deep South: The LGTBQ+ Perspective
    Jun. 22, 2023
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  • Menthol Cigarettes and Big Tobacco Targeted Marketing in Black Communities
    May. 19, 2023
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  • Canceling Cancer Culture
    Apr. 19, 2023
    Speakers
    Constance Blunt, M.D.
    Konstantin “Kos” Kovtun, M.D. 
    Shantel Hebert-Magee, MD, MPH 
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  • Is Nicotine Addiction a Low or Non-Priority in Addiction Treatment Programs? Substance Use, Addiction Recovery, and Smoking Cessation
    Mar. 7, 2023
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  • Tobacco Related Diseases Related to Low Socioeconomic and Unemployment Populations
    Feb. 16, 2023
    Speakers
    John Hutson
    Dylan Ivy, CPP
    Jaime Cyprian
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  • New Year, New You: Healthy Coping Strategies/Techniques for Stress Management
    Dec. 12, 2022
    Speakers
    Kenyatta I. Royal, BSPH, CHES
    Michelle C. Ozah, BS
    Chrishelle H. Stipe, MPH, NCTTP
    James Husband
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  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    Rev. Ritney Castine
    Eugene Collins
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  • A Conversation about Cancer: Awareness, Resources, Research, & Survival
    Nov. 4, 2021
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