New speaker announced for Sept 25 Vaping Webinar
September 22, 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Heather Warner is unable to join the webinar. Catherine Brooks has agreed to participate in her place.
Vaping & Nicotine Pouches: Understanding the New Landscape
Date: Friday, September 26, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join us for an informative webinar as we explore the evolving landscape of tobacco and nicotine use, with a special focus on vaping and nicotine pouches like Zyns. This session will offer a high-level overview of emerging products, usage trends, and potential mitigation strategies—especially relevant for youth, families, community-based organizations (CBOs), and municipalities.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Nicole Porther, Chair of the Department of Health Professions, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Catherine Brooks, Senior Research Evaluation Specialist, Collaborative for Educational Services
Moderator:
- Jessica Collins, Executive Director, Public Health Institute of Western MA
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