Opening Reception

Thursday, 8 May from 6:00-8:00pm

Noel Memorial Library Atrium - NL 300 (3rd floor of Library)

Take elevator to 3rd floor of Library and follow signs to Reception

(See also Map Item 12 on link below)

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Promising Practices Conference on Community Health

Friday, 9 May from 8:00am-3:00pm​​

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University Center Ballroom

Take elevator or stairs to 2nd floor of University Center and follow signs to Conference

(See also Map Item 18 on link below)​

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Conference Program

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8:00-10:00am – Registration and Check in

(Registration desk remains open until 12:00 noon)

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8:30-9:00am – Opening Remarks

Conference Welcome:

Dr. Katherine Wickstrom, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Education

              & Human Development, LSU Shreveport

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Conference Overview & Opening Comments: 

Dr. Earl Benjamin-Robinson, Louisiana Cancer Research Center

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9:00-9:50am – Morning Keynote

Keynote Talk:

Clearing the Air: Strengthening Families to Combat Vaping, Smoking, and Cancer for Healthier Communities

        Speaker: Dr. Shakiera Causey

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9:50-10:15am – Coffee Break

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10:15-11:15am – Discussion Session

Focus: Understanding the Problem

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Attendees are free to join the discussion table with the topic of their interest

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Table 1:  Vaping Trends Among Louisiana Youth

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Table 2:  Cancer Risks Associated with Tobacco vs. Vaping

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Table 3:  Misconceptions about Vaping and Safety

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Table 4:  Engaging People and Populations in Research Studies

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Table 5:  Big P and small p: Vaping, Tobacco, & Cancer 

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11:15am-12:15pm – Partners & Community Engagement Initiatives

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• ​Dr. Augusto Ochoa, NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)

• Dr. Michael Celestin, Tobacco Cessation Initiative (TCI)  

• Dr. Reni Elewonibi,  Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Programs (LCP)

• Daphne Gaulden, MPH, MPA,  Tobacco Free Living (TFL) 

• Johnetta Rhone,  Communities of Color Network (CoC) 

• Raenique Sylve, MPH, LCRC Office of Community engagement 

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12:15-2:00pm – Lunch

 

1:00-1:10pm – Community Spirit Award

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1:10-2:00pm – Afternoon Keynote

Keynote Talk:

Revealing the Hidden Dangers: Oncogenic Effects of Flavored E-Cigarette Exposure

        Speaker: Dr. Joseph Francis​

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2:00-2:30pm – Closing Comments & Attendee Survey

Closing Speaker:

Dr. Earl Benjamin-Robinson, Louisiana Cancer Research Center

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Attendee Survey:

Tracy Pham, TFL Intern