Scout is the Executive Director of the National LGBT Cancer Network and the principal investigator of the CDC-funded LGBTQ tobacco-related cancer disparity network. In this capacity he spends much of his time providing technical assistance for governmental tobacco and cancer focusing agencies expanding their reach and engagement with LGBTQ populations. He leads a team of specialists who focus on building tools and sharing strategies across state departments of health.
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Describe the evidence on the LGBT smoking disparity
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Identify four main reasons this disparity exists
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Explain preconceptions and challenges the LGBT population experiences related to smoking cessation
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List at least three strategies they can use in their work to engage more LGBT people in tobacco cessation efforts
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LGBT HealthLink website: http://www.lgbthealthlink.org/ and the Community of LGBT Centers, CenterLink, website: http://www.lgbtcenters.org/
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Order LGBT HealthLink print materials at: http://www.lgbthealthlink.org/Order-Materials
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Follow LGBT HealthLink activities on their blog at http://blog.lgbthealthlink.org/
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National LGBT Cancer Network website: http://www.cancer-network.org/
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Healthcare Bill of Rights website at: http://healthcarebillofrights.org/
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Learn more about the Pride Study at: http://pridestudy.org/