2024 Recap: VCH/PHC Smoking Cessation Workshop
With our support, the Centre for Lung Health hosted the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and Providence Health Care (PHC) Smoking Cessation workshop on May 13th, 2024. The goal was to gather valuable insights from health professionals, leaders, and individuals with lived experiences, paving the way for enhanced clinical smoking cessation services within VCH/PHC and the communities they serve.
💓 A heartfelt thank you to Elders Dehlia Nahanee and Curtis Ahenakew for gracing us with their wisdom and shedding light on the distinctions between traditional and commercial tobacco.
The workshop was attended by representatives from various partners, including:
🔹 Hope to Health (BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS)
🔹 First Nations and Aboriginal Primary Care Network
🔹 Louis Brier Home and Hospital
🔹 Quit Now
🔹 BC Lung Foundation
🔹 The University of British Columbia
Together, we are taking significant steps toward building healthier communities and empowering individuals on their journey towards a smoke-free life. We hope to continue this vital conversation and will update you all with our next steps soon!
