Speaker: Forrest Batz, PharmD, Retired Faculty, Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy, University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Learning Outcomes
Compare national, state and local Hawai‘i youth vaping rates.
Educate health professionals on the top three reasons why youth use electronic smoking devices (ESDs).
Educate the public on the health implications in youth vaping.
Address the youth vaping epidemic with health professionals and community leaders.
Discuss potential health impacts of vaping and recent changes in ESD technology that increase the vulnerability of youth to ESD use and nicotine addiction.
Continuing Education: This training is approved for 1.5 hrs for CHES/MCHES, 1.5 CPEUs for RD/RDN/DTR
This training discusses current breastfeeding rates in the US, and ways to promote increased breastfeeding rates. Specifically, two programs will be highlighted that support women's breastfeeding goals: Baby Friendly Hospitals, and Workplace Policies and Support, including "Babies at Work" programs.