Michael Mendoza, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., commissioner of Public Health for Monroe County, will present "Vaping and E-Cigarettes:  Fighting the Battle, Losing the War?"

During this presentation, Dr. Mendoza will share his perspective on the current state of vaping and e-cigarettes within Monroe County. This presentation will include a summary of this public health issue, including what is currently known and unknown, including the broader context of addiction.

At the conclusion of this presentation participants should be able to:

• Review the epidemiology of chronic e-cigarette use and its relationship to acute lung injury
• Explore the complexities of implementing policies that seek to address e-cigarettes
• Reframe the present controversy around e-cigarettes within the broader context of smoking and addiction