Event Recap – Kansas Vaping ECHO for Education Summit 2024

On Aug. 28, KHI held a virtual summit to kickstart a new session of a multi-year initiative tackling vaping in Kansas middle and high schools. The Vaping ECHO for Education initiative aims to create a healthier, tobacco-, nicotine- and vape-free future for Kansas youth. This event brought together educators, parents, community members and youth advocates together to support students who use e-cigarettes and other nicotine and tobacco on their journey toward cessation. The summit featured discussions and presentations by leading experts, offering valuable opportunities to share diverse approaches.

To learn more about the initiative, visit Vaping-ECHO-for-Education.

Event video is posted below.

Panel Discussion: JumpStart Your Stop Vaping Initiative

Panelists: 

• Austin Bohanon, LPC, Counselor, Andover High School
• Vince Naccarato, Principal, Reno Valley Middle School
• Amanda Olinger, D.O., M.A., F.A.A.P., Pediatric Hospitalist, University of Kansas  Health System
• Tony Woollen, School Resource Officer, Shawnee Mission School District

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