Smoking Cessation Leadership Center

04/02/2025

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03/28/2025

TWO WEEKS TO GO! The Center for To***co Control Research and Education’s annual symposium, It’s About a Billion Lives, will take place on Friday April 11th, 2025. Co-hosted by the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center, this in-person event will be held at the UCSF Mission Bay campus.

This year the symposium will be a full-day event, packed with an extended lineup of speakers, posters, research, and a special afternoon session dedicated to the history of the to***co industry documents archives.

Space is limited- register today! billion-lives-2025.eventbrite.com

03/27/2025

Attention Californians! On April 15th, CaCTC will be holding an Ask the Expert session “Holistic Approaches to To***co Treatment: The Healthy Living Clinic Initiative”, from 10-11 am PT.



During this session Desiree Backman, DrPH, MS, RD, Chief, and Neal Kohatsu, MD, MPH, FACPM, Health Strategist from the Prevention Policy & Practice Group at the University of California, Davis, Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, and Iqra Ahmad, BS, MS, Doctor of Pharmacy candidate of WellSpace Health, will discuss HLCI’s innovative approach to quality improvement and data tracking. They will also discuss their holistic approach to integrating nutrition, physical activity, and stress management into to***co cessation programs.



Learn more and register: https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_59KWHfVDSlm4veTvoWNeig #/registration

03/25/2025

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Sign up here: https://smokingcessationleadership.ucsf.edu/sclc-listserv-communiqu-and-100pioneers

03/20/2025

Did you know that smoking to***co puts you at a higher risk for developing oral cancers, can stain your teeth, and can cause periodontitis? That’s nothing to smile about!

This World Oral Health Day, take a step toward a healthier mouth and gums by saying goodbye to to***co. Need support? Resources are available to help you on your journey to quit. SCLC’s 2024 webinar on oral cancer prevention, co-hosted by the American Dental Hygienists' Association , is a great place to start.

Access the recording here: https://smokingcessationleadership.ucsf.edu/webinar/empowering-change-using-brief-motivational-interviewing-to***co-cessation-oral-cancer

03/18/2025

DON’T MISS THIS! Attention Californians! On March 20th, CaCTC will be holding an Ask the Expert session titled ‘Beyond Burnout: Self-Care as a Strategic Imperative’, from 10-1 am PT.

During this session Steven Kite, Chief Operating Officer of NAMI California, will discuss prioritizing your well-being, recognizing how it directly impacts your work, and will provide tangible tools to prevent burnout.

Spots are filling up fast! Register today:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U-eK9TXBT6urC9aWkwp-Cw #/registration

03/17/2025

Our first in-person To***co Treatment Specialist (TTS) training of 2025 was a success! In partnership with the UMass Chan Medical School, CaCTC co-hosted a three-day training at UCSF where 33 Californians learned evidence-based skills applicable to working with individuals with to***co dependence. Each participant came with a diverse set of experiences and represented a wide variety of workplaces and geographic areas. Many had no prior experience in to***co use disorder treatment, which made training this group even more exciting and rewarding!

Are you interested in participating in the next TTS training? We’ll be releasing more information about our upcoming spring session soon! Keep an eye on the CaCTC homepage for details. http://CaCTC.ucsf.edu

03/11/2025

REMINDER: Registration is OPEN! The Center for To***co Control Research and Education’s annual symposium, It’s About a Billion Lives, will take place on April 11th and is being co-hosted by the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center.
Register here: https://billion-lives-2025.eventbrite.com

03/05/2025

Attention Californians! On March 20th, CaCTC will be holding an Ask the Expert session titled ‘Beyond Burnout: Self-Care as a Strategic Imperative’, from 10-11 am PT.

During this session Steven Kite, Chief Operating Officer of NAMI California, will discuss prioritizing your well-being, recognizing how it directly impacts your work, and will provide tangible tools to prevent burnout.

You don’t want to miss this one! Register today https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U-eK9TXBT6urC9aWkwp-Cw

03/04/2025

Are you a TTS looking to increase your knowledge? Join over 700 healthcare professionals who have already taken advantage of Project ENGAGE’s free, accredited online course on lung cancer screening. To***co Treatment Specialists will learn strategies to confidently educate eligible clients about lung cancer screening. Learn more and register at https://lungscreeneducation.org

03/03/2025

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Even though smoking is most often associated with lung cancer, it can cause numerous other cancers too, including colorectal cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, someone who smokes to***co for a long period of time are more likely to develop and die from colorectal cancer than those who don’t smoke.

Learn more about treatment options to help quit smoking here: https://smokingcessationleadership.ucsf.edu/treatment-options