North Carolina

North Carolina leadership academy for wellness and smoking cessation

North Carolina was the fifth state to hold a Leadership Academy on Wellness and Smoking Cession. On the evening of August 17th and all day August 18, 2011, forty-two leaders in public health, behavioral health, and tobacco control came together for a first-ever North Carolina initiative focused on reducing smoking prevalence among people with behavioral health disorders.

Maryland

Maryland leadership academy for wellness and smoking cessation 

Maryland was the fourth state to hold a Leadership Academy on Wellness and Smoking Cession. Beginning the evening of May 31st and all day June 1, 2011, leaders in public health, behavioral health and tobacco control came together for a first-ever Maryland initiative focused on reducing smoking prevalence among people with behavioral health disorders.

Arkansas

Arkansas leadership academy for wellness and smoking cessation

Arkansas was the seventh state to hold a Leadership Academy on Wellness and Smoking Cession. On the evening of March 20 and all day March 21, 2012, thirty-six leaders in public health, behavioral health, and tobacco control came together for a first-ever Arkansas initiative focused on reducing smoking prevalence among people with behavioral health disorders.