NAQC Conference 2012 Planning Workgroup Begins!

It is hard to believe that the time has come to once again begin planning a NAQC Conference! It seems like only yesterday we were meeting in Phoenix, focusing on quality, ensuring access to services and emerging practices.

On Friday, December 2^nd, the Conference Planning Workgroup met for the first time. Over the next few months the team of five NAQC members will help to define tracks and possible breakout session topics, suggest plenary topics and speakers and serve as abstract reviewers. The first meeting was incredibly busy and productive and one thing is clear: this group is committed to ensuring a balanced, inspiring, productive and enriching two days with colleagues.

Your NAQC Conference 2012 Planning Workgroup:

Karen Atkinson, LPC-S
Supervisor
IQH Tobacco Quitline

Sarah Bartelmann, MPH
Cessation Coordinator
Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program

Donna Czukar
Senior Director
Support Programs, Ontario Division
Canadian Cancer Society

Jim McCord
Director
Tobacco Control Program
South Dakota Department of Health

Lys Severtson
Sr Account Manager
Tobacco Cessation Services
Healthways, Inc.