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Announcing Satellite Conference-- Investing in Tobacco Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and
Health (CDC-OSH) and the Public Health Training Network (PHTN) are
presenting a satellite conference that we encourage you to attend. The
conference is titled:

Investing in Tobacco Control: A Guide for State Decisionmakers

When: February 15, 2001; 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. E.S.T.
Where: Downlink sites will be in almost every State and in the
District of Columbia. See registration information below.

The Conference in Brief In less than 2 hours, this live satellite conference
will help State decisionmakers learn how to invest in their State tobacco
control programs to achieve the best results. State decisionmakers will
become more confident in organizing, supporting, and monitoring their State
tobacco control programs. You will hear:

- The U.S. Surgeon General clarify the issues facing States.

- State legislators from around the country share their experiences in
providing leadership in tobacco control.

- The short- and long-term benefits a number of State comprehensive tobacco
control programs have achieved.

- National and State experts describe how to establish a comprehensive,
sustainable, and accountable State tobacco control program that gets
results. CDC experts answer questions from you and other viewers during the broadcast.

The Target Audience for the Conference. The primary audiences for this
conference are State decisionmakers, including local health and board of
health officials; board members and staff of new State tobacco control
foundations and commissions; officials involved in State budget issues;
gubernatorial staff; legislators and legislative staff; partner
organizations; and community participants.

Registration and Attendance are Free
If you are planning to attend in the District of Columbia, specifically at
the Hubert H. Humphrey Building: Please call Ms. Monica Swann at CDC's Office on Smoking and Health on (202) 205-8500 and provide your name, title, organization, mail address, phone and fax. She will process your registration form on the telephone. Alternatively, you can follow the instructions below and register on-line or by fax.

If you are planning to attend a site OTHER than the District of Columbia's
Hubert Humphrey Building: You need to register with PHTN first. See
instructions at http://www.cdc.gov/phtn/tobacco/

Once you register with PHTN and obtain a password, you can find a downlink site near you and register for the conference. You can also register by fax at 1-800-CDC-FAXX
(enter code 130026 to find the nearest downlink site).