Stop COVID Deaths Webinar #164: “Helping Smokers Be Smoke-Free: As Easy As ABC!”

The University of the Philippines in partnership with
National Telehealth Center of the UP Manila-National Institutes of Health and in cooperation with
UP Philippine General Hospital and
UP College of Medicine
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Webinar #164
September 22, 2023 (Friday) 12nn
“Helping Smokers Be Smoke-Free: As Easy As ABC!”

Presenter:
DR. LENORA C. FERNANDEZ
Project Leader, Update on the Philippine Smoking Cessation Guidelines, Department of Health
Member, Guideline Development Group on Smoking Cessation, World Health Organization
Head, Stop Smoking Program, UP-Philippine General Hospital
Professor & Chief, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital

Reactors:
DR. GLYNNA ONG-CABRERA
Chair, Council on Clean Air, Tobacco, and Air Pollution, Philippine College of Chest Physicians
Coordinator, Quit Smoking Hotline, Department of Health

DR. BENJAMIN VISTA
Associate Professor and Head, Section of Addiction and Dependence Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital

Synthesis & Closing Remarks:
DR. STELLA MARIE L. JOSE
Head, Office of Expanded Education and Training
UP Philippine General Hospital

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September 22, 2023 (Friday) 12nn
Webinar #164
“Helping Smokers Be Smoke-Free: As Easy As ABC!”

Tobacco use remains a pressing public health issue in the Philippines, posing a significant challenge to the nation’s well-being. We will have a comprehensive exploration of the Filipino smoking landscape. We will also delve into the prevalence of smoking across different regions, the socio-economic factors influencing tobacco use, and the unique challenges faced by the Philippines in combating this public health crisis. Understanding these nuances is essential for tailoring effective interventions.

Cultural sensitivity is paramount when addressing smoking cessation in the Philippines. In this webinar, we will provide guidance on how to approach smoking cessation discussions with respect for diverse backgrounds and beliefs. We will explore the importance of cultural competence in building trust and rapport with patients, enhancing the likelihood of successful smoking cessation outcomes.

Our speakers will guide you through the latest research, evidence-based strategies, and updated guidelines for smoking cessation. You will gain insights into pharmacotherapy options, counseling techniques, and behavioral interventions that have proven successful in helping individuals quit smoking. These strategies will be presented with a specific focus on how they can be adapted to suit the Filipino context, ensuring their applicability in your daily practice.

This week on STOP COVID DEATHS, our main speaker is Dr. Lenora C. Fernandez, who is the Project Leader of the Update on the Philippine Smoking Cessation Guidelines commissioned by the Department of Health; Member of the WHO Guideline Development Group on Smoking Cessation; and Head of the Stop Smoking Program as well as Professor & Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at the UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital. Our reactors are Dr. Glynna Ong-Cabrera, who serves as the Chair of the Council on Clean Air, Tobacco, and Air Pollution of the Philippine College of Physicians as well as Coordinator of the DOH Quit Smoking Hotline; and Dr. Benjamin Vista, who is an Associate Professor and Head of the Section of Addiction and Dependence Medicine at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine of the UP College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital. The Synthesis and Closing Remarks will be delivered by Dr. Stella Marie L. Jose, who is the Head of the Office of Expanded Education and Training at the UP Philippine General Hospital.

We invite you to join us for this enlightening webinar, where you will not only gain knowledge and skills but also become better equipped to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of your patients. Together, we can work towards a smoke-free Philippines.Together, we can stop preventable deaths!