If a person smokes, quitting or cutting back is the most positive step they can take for their health. If you have questions about your quit journey or want to support a loved one on their quit journey, join us for this virtual Q&A panel discussion. Our panelists look forward to sharing their knowledge and answering any questions people have about their quit journey.

PANELISTS' PROFILES

• Dr. Erika Penz is an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and Head of the Division of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. She has a particular interest in smoking cessation and the interaction of vaping and smoking among youth and is co-founder and co-facilitator of Youth4Change, an education and advocacy youth group aimed at protecting children and youth from the harms of vaping.  
   
• Kris Berg is a practicing pharmacist that currently works for the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan (PAS) as the Director of Professional Practice. Prior to his work for PAS, he worked for six years in community pharmacy and continues to work part-time in a local community pharmacy in Regina. In community practice, his area of focus was on mental health and addiction where he would often encourage individuals looking for support with smoking cessation. Kris is a PACT (Partnership to Assist with Cessation of Tobacco) certified pharmacist and has utilized his training to help support individuals through their smoking cessation journey. 
   
• Lesley Mulgrew was a participant in the Saskatchewan Quit Smoking Challenge last year, and has joined this year as an ambassador. She has been quitting off and on for 20 years, and is excited about this step on her quit journey, as this time she is quitting for herself! Lesley has appreciated the support of the Saskatchewan Quits Facebook Group and looks forward to supporting others on their quit journey. 
   
• Rhonda Waditaka joined the Saskatchewan Quit Smoking Challenge in 2021 and has been an ambassador for the challenge for the last two years. Like many people in Saskatchewan who smoke, Rhonda started smoking at a young age. She quit for the first time in 1999 and has stopped and started over the years. Rhonda is excited to share her journey with you, and to encourage and support you on your journey to quitting or cutting back on smoking!