Webinar to Tackle Evolving Landscape of Tobacco, Vaping, Nicotine Pouches

SPRINGFIELD — On Friday, Sept. 26 at noon, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (PHIWM) will present an informative webinar exploring the evolving landscape of tobacco and nicotine use, with a special focus on vaping and nicotine pouches like Zyn.

This session will offer a high-level overview of emerging products, usage trends, and potential mitigation strategies — especially relevant for youth, families, community-based organizations, and municipalities.

Featured speakers include Dr. Nicole Porther, chair of the Department of Health Professions at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Heather Warner, Hampshire Franklin Tobacco-Free Community Partnership coordinator at the Collaborative for Educational Services. The moderator is Jessica Collins, executive director of PHIWM. Click here to register.