Reminder: Session 5 of School Health Echo Tomorrow Tuesday, January 6th 2:30pm-3:30pm
Posted
3 days ago
by
Sonja Mack
Session 5
Tuesday,
January 6th
2:30 - 3:30 pm AKST
Nicotine in Alaska – Youth Perspectives from Iliamna
& Youth Engagement Strategies for Vaping and Tobacco Prevention
with Ida Lester, Pagan Lester, and Charlie Ess, Wellness Coordinator with the Rural Community Action Program
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This session features real experiences and insights on nicotine use in rural communities from two students from Iliamna, Alaska.
Join us to learn why young people in rural Alaska are vulnerable to nicotine use as they face unique challenges such as stress, limited resources, and the influence of adult nicotine use and explore practical solutions like education, mentorship, and healthy outlets.
This presentation will also include highlights from nicotine and tobacco research, national trends, and actionable steps schools and communities can take to support prevention. Plus, hear about the most popular nicotine product among youth in Iliamna.
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School Health ECHO
Series Schedule
2025-2026
Session 1: 9.02.2025
Back to School Updates With Public Health, Immunization, & Dpt. Ed Health & Safety Teams
Session 2: 10.07. 2025
Strive for 5: Attendance Strategies for Student Success
Session 3: 11.04.2025
The Children's Mental Health Initiative
Session 4: 12.02. 2025
Hearing Loss in Rural Alaska: Study Findings and Resources for Vision & Hearing Screening
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Session 5: 01.06.2026
Youth Engagement Strategies for Vaping/Tobacco Prevention
Session 6: 02.03.2026
Food Insecurity, Hunger and Learning: Partnerships for Schools
Session 7: 03.03.2026
Connection Supports for Healthy Students
Session 8: 04.07.2026
Tangible Tools for Supporting Student Success through Physical Activity
Session 9: 05.05.2026
Sleep, School Start Times and Educational Outcomes
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Register HERE
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Approved Provider Statements:
In support of improving patient care, the Alaska Department of Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and the American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Joint Provider Statement : This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint Providership of the Alaska Department of Health (AKDOH) and the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health. AKDOH is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Contact Hours: AK DOH designates this activity for a maximum of 9 contact hours, commensurate with participation (1 contact hour per session).
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Continuing Nursing education
- American Psychology Association
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Financial Disclosures: No commercial or in-kind support was received for this educational activity. All speakers and planners report no relevant financial relationships related to the content of this activity.
Requirements for Successful Completion: To receive CE credit please make sure your attendance is recorded for each session, you have actively engaged in the activity, and completed the course evaluation provided by the program facilitators.
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The School Health ECHO is a virtual learning network intended for professionals in the education setting (administrators, school-based nurses, etc.) to interface with a team of medical and education experts in Alaska. This series is focused on health considerations, answering questions related to educational and school settings, and establishing a safe school environment.
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Intended Audience
This series is intended for Teachers, School Nurses, Social Workers, Medical Providers, Registered Nurses, Public Health Officials, School Administrators, School Counselors and Therapists, All Professionals in the Education Setting
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