Upcoming Webinar Sept 26 About Vaping & Nicotine Pouches
September 12, 2025
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
- Heather Warner, MPH, Hampshire Franklin Tobacco-Free Community Partnership Coordinator, Collaborative for Educational Services
Moderator:
- Jessica Collins, Executive Director, Public Health Institute of Western MA
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