Join a free, two-part virtual training for parents, yeshiva and seminary teachers, medical and healthcare professionals and Jewish communal leaders. Learn the latest techniques for addressing these issues and promoting healthy lifestyles.
This new program was developed by the Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program and is presented by Touro University and New York Medical College.
DECEMBER 6 & 18, 2023 | 5:00pm-7:00pm ET
Register at touro.edu/stoptobacco
This course will equip participants with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to address e-cigarette, vaping and other tobacco use within Orthodox Jewish yeshiva populations. Recognizing the unique cultural factors that can influence tobacco habits in these communities, participants will gain insights into developing tailored strategies for promoting tobacco cessation and fostering healthier lifestyles while respecting religious sensitivities and values. Participants will develop the skills to partner with educators, religious authorities and community leaders to foster a comprehensive and collaborative approach to vaping and tobacco prevention.
Moderators
Dr. Edward Halperin
Chancellor and CEO, New York Medical College
Rabbi Moshe Krupka
Executive Vice President, Touro University
Welcoming Remarks
Allen J. Dozor, MD
President, Boston Children’s Health Physicians. Associate Physician-in-Chief, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at WMCHealth. Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Public Health, New York Medical College
Presenters
HaRav Yosef Sonnenschein שליט”א
Menahel, Lander College for Men – Beis Medrash L’Talmud
Adam O. Goldstein, MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UNC-Chapel Hill
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