E-Cigarettes-The Controversy

Insights and Information for Employers

WEBINAR

November 6th, 2014

E-Cigarettes. Insights and Information for Employers

Join fellow Healthiest Maryland Businesses for a webinar on e-cigarettes sponsored by Alere and the American Cancer Society. Since the e-cigarette's introduction in 2006, it's been creating headaches for medical and HR personnel. What's the latest news about e-cigs? You'll hear from Ken Wassum, director of clinical development and support at Alere, and J. Lee Westmaas, Ph.D., director of tobacco control research for the American Cancer Society. You'll learn about:

The controversy surrounding e-cigarettes
Alere's and the Society's position on e-cigarettes in the workplace
Whether or not it is recommended to use e-cigarettes as part of a tobacco cessation program
Considerations for addressing e-cigs in the workplace, including communications tips.
You'll also receive tips, resources and information about promoting this year's November 20 Great American Smokeout to your workforce.

Thursday, November 6th

1:00 pm

Presented by: Alere and American Cancer Society

Healthiest Maryland Businesses

Mid/Upper Eastern Shore Region

Nicole Morris, MS, RN, CWWS

Regional Lead

410-708-7188

nicole.morris@maryland.gov

Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Grant.