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(NEW) PODCAST ON SMOKING AMONG THE HOMELESS
Dr. Travis Baggett, Fellow of General Internal Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital, member of National Health Care for the Homeless Council and Stakeholder with Break Free Alliance, was recently interviewed about a paper he co-authored on cigarette smoking in a national sample of Health Care for the Homeless clinic users. Listen to the podcast of the interview here.

This paper was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, and a free copy is available on their website.

ROBERT H. ANDERSON SELECTED AS NEW CHAIR OF BREAK FREE ALLIANCE

At the August 31, 2009 meeting of the Break Free Alliance Coordinating Council, held in Sacramento, CA, members unanimously elected Robert H. Anderson to Chair the Alliance over the next two years.  Mr. Anderson is the Deputy Director of the Prevention Research Center at West Virginia University.

"Robert Anderson has volunteered with the Alliance since its inception in 2001, leading our work to reduce tobacco related health disparities among the incarcerated, homeless, and other vulnerable populations.  His selection as the new Chair underscores his strong leadership capabilities and commitment to this issue," stated Janet Porter, Program Director.

Break Free Alliance is one of six national networks funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health.  It is administered by the Health Education Council.  The Coordinating Council consists of national organizations, states and regional agencies that oversee and drive the development and implementation of the Alliance's national initiatives. 

As Chair, Mr. Anderson will direct the work of the Alliance through 2011, focusing on maintaining and strengthening the network, expanding research, and exploring opportunities for global partnerships.  His first order of business will be to preside over the Break Free Alliance Expert Panel to Address Tobacco Use Among the Homeless, to be held October 21, 2009 in Washington, DC.

"Break Free Alliance is a recognized leader in the nationwide effort to achieve health and social equity in tobacco control," explained Rev. Larry Arce, Vice Chair of the Alliance and CEO of the Fresno Rescue Mission in Fresno, CA.  "With Bob's experience and leadership, we will continue to move the agenda forward."

Tobacco use and Poverty linked
Michael Stoops of the National Homeless Coalition, Dr. Bob Anderson and Sandra Wilson stopped by SuperTalk Arkansas to discuss the link between tobacco use and poverty.

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