\n Join us as we examine the economic impact tobacco use has on your Utah business. Learn firsthand from leading Utah companies how to maximize human capital by creating a tobacco-free workplace.Every year\, each employee who uses tobacco costs his or her employer an average of $3\,383 in lost productivity and medical expenses. More importantly\, 82% of tobacco users want to quit! And we can help&mdash\;by better understanding the resources that we have available to us. As business leaders\, we have the ability to influence positive change. \;
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\n Venue: Marriott City Center\, 220 S. State St. Salt Lake City\, UT 84111 \;
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\n Cost: Free - sponsored by the Utah Tobacco Prevention Task Force \;
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\n Details: Breakfast will be provided and self-parking is free to participants. \;
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\n Topics will include:
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\n &bull\; How tobacco cessation requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may affect your business.
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\n &bull\; Cessation resources available for your employees. \;
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\n &bull\; How recent changes to the Utah Indoor Clean Air Act (UICAA) may affect your legal rights and responsibilities.
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\n &bull\; Resources and tools on how to create a tobacco-free work environment. \;
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\n &bull\; Success stories from leading Utah businesses that are tobacco free.
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\n Who should attend? Business owners\, managers\, human resources staff\, interested health professionals\, and health plan representatives. \;
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\n The Southwest Utah Public Health Department will be providing 3 travel scholarships to cover the cost of travel\, lodging\, and food for one employee per organization. \;
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\n Questions? Jordan Mathis 435-986-2593
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