Diane Beneventi, Ph.D., CPAHA
Department of Behavioral Science, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1996 | California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California, US, Clinical Psychology, Ph.D |
| 1994 | California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, California, US, Clinical Psychology, MA |
| 1990 | University of California, Los Angeles, California, US, Psychology, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2023-null | Certified Professional American Heart Association, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2018-2018 | National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP), Tobacco Treatment Specialist (Certificate # NT579), The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC), Alexandria, Virginia |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2015 | Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists |
| 2011 | Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists |
| 2011 | Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards |
| 1999 | California State Board of Examiners of Psychologists |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Clinical Training Director, Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2026 - Present
Divisional Wellness Lead, Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - 2026
Supervisor, Behavioral Psychologist, Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2017
Consultant to Regional Field Training Director, Alliant International University California School of Forensic Studies, San Diego, CA, 2010 - 2013
Regional Field Training Director, Alliant International University California School of Forensic Studies, San Diego, CA, 2008 - 2010
Interim Field Training Director, Alliant International University Center for Forensic Studies, Los Angeles, CA, 2006 - 2008
Clinical Field Training Liaison, Alliant International University California School of Professional Psychology, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2010
Other Professional Positions
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Spring Bay Counseling Clinic, Pasadena, CA, 2000 - 2003
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, New Life Clinic, Orange, CA, 1999 - 2000
Assistant Director, New Life Day Treatment Program, Orange, CA, 1999 - 2000
Case Manager, Western Medical Center/New Life Clinics, Anaheim, CA, 1997 - 1998
Post-Doctoral Intern, New Life Clinic, Orange, CA, 1996 - 1997
Pre-Doctoral Internship in Psychology, Federal Correction Institution, Terminal island, CA, 1996
Pre-Doctoral Internship, Psychology, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, 1995
Pre-Doctoral, Practicum in Psychology, Alcohol Program, Orange County Health Care Agency, Santa Ana, CA, 1994
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Vice Chair, Practitioner Peer Assistance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson, 2026 - Present
Activity Co-Director, Cancer Prevention and Control Grand Rounds, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2026 - Present
Principal Investigator, Project TEACH, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present
Member, Health Index - PRO Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Member, Diversity Champion, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Member, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2024
Member, Global Health Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2024
Member, PRS Faculty Compensation & Benefit Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2023
Member, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences QAPI Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Convener, UT Health-MD Anderson Population Health Initiative clinical subgroup on tobacco and lung screening, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2021
Member, Medical Quality Planning Committee for Tobacco Use Screening & Intervention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - 2020
Member, Behavioral Science Junior Faculty Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative Workgroup; Cancer Prevention Platform, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, Rural Health Supplement East Texas work group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - 2021
Member, Psychosocial Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2019
Co-Chair, Psychology credentialing committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Committee of the Medical Staff, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Practitioner Peer Assistance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2026
Member, Integrative Health Work Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | Honoree, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Celebration of Faculty Excellence 2023 |
| 2013 | Award for Excellence in Patient Service, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 1990 | Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Los Angeles |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2026. Tobacco Treatment: An Essential Part of Cancer Care. Conference. Nurse Navigation Orientation. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2026. Tobacco Treatment: An Essential Part of Cancer Care. Conference. Nurse Navigation Orientation. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2026. Tobacco Treatment: An Essential Part of Cancer Care. Conference. Nurse Navigation Orientation. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. MD Anderson Community Cessation Quitline. Conference. ECHO-Cervical Cancer Prevention session. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Examining the Association Between Abstinence from Smoking and Health Care Costs Among Patients with Cancer. Conference. Cancer Survivorship Research Retreat. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Tobacco Research and Treatment Program. Conference. Nurse Navigation Orientation. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. TRTP Clinical Program Presentaton for SSRM 2024. Conference. Steering & Strategy for Reporting Metrics Meeting. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Tobacco Research and Treatment Program. Conference. Nurse Navigation Orientation. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Tobacco Research and Treatment Program. Conference. Nurse Navigation Orientation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2023. Tobacco Research and Treatment Program. Conference. Nurse Navigation Orientation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Overcoming Obstacles in Tobacco Treatment through Improved Quitline Service. Conference. Behavioral Science New Hour. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2022. Telehealth and Related Technologies to Help Patients Quit Smoking, Vaping, and other Tobacco. Conference. Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Preventing tobacco-related cancer disparities among opioid use treatment program stakeholders: A case study of a tailored tobacco-free workplace program implementation with reach to rural/medically underserved areas of Texas. Poster. 18th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities. Baltimore, Maryland, US.
- 2025. Examining Provider-Leel Factors and Implementation Preconditions for Evidence-Based Policies and Procedures to Enact Systems Change in Opioid Tratment Programs to Address Disproportionately High Tobacco use. Poster. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Annual Meeting.
- 2025. Examining Provider-Level Factors and Implementation Preconditions for Evidence-Based Policies and Procedures to Enact Systems Change in Opioid Treatment Programs to Address Disproportionately High Tobacco Use. Poster. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2023. The Relationships of Childhood Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to Smoking Outcomes in Cancer Patients. Conference. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT). San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2022. Real World Comparison of Phone versus Video Consult in a Tobacco Treatment Program During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Invited. Cancer Center Cessation Initiative. Houston, US.
- 2022. Association Between Quitting Smoking and Survival in Cancer Patients. Conference. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT). Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2021. Best Practice Advisory For Tobacco Treatment. Invited. National Cancer Institute C3i initiative. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Inspiring our mission: The rewards of working with patients at every stage of their cancer journey. Conference. Cancer Center Cessation Initiative. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Inspiring our mission: The rewards of working with patients at every stage of their cancer journey. Invited. Fall 2021 - All Grantee Meeting, Cancer Center Cessation Initiative, US.
- 2020. Telehealth and Tobacco Dependence Treatment. Invited. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT). Virtual, US.
- 2020. C3i Supplementary Webinar: C3i Grantee COVID-19 Response. Invited. C3i Supplementary Webinar: C3i Grantee COVID-19 Response. Virtual, US.
- 2019. The Effect of Baseline Insomnia and its Treatment on the Ability to Quit Smoking. Conference. Poster presented at the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Annual. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2019. Connecting the Dots: Two Complimenting Approaches to Enhance and Sustain Tobacco Treatment Practices within Health Systems. Conference. National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Minneapolis, MN, US.
- 2019. Best Practices for Tobacco Cessation in a Cancer Setting. Conference. GAP Conference 2019. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Real-Time Audio/Video Versus In-Person Treatment for Smoking. Conference. AAAP. Bonita Springs, FL, US.
- 2017. Making Cents of Cancer Coverage: How Providers Can Support Behavioral Health Patients in Financing Care. Conference. National Behavioral Health Network. Houston, TX, US.
- 1998. Group based hierarchy and violence against women. Conference. 106th Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 1994. Sexism and racism as obstacles to non-violent conflict resolution. Conference. 102nd Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association. Los Angeles, CA, US.
International Presentations
- 2026. Evidence Based Tobacco Treatment and Strategies of Implementation. Invited.
- 2025. Examining Provider-Level Factors and Implementation Preconditions for Evidence-Based Policies and Procedures to Enact Systems Change in Opiod Treatment Programs to Address Disproportionately High Tobacco Use. Poster. Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Houston, US.
Formal Peers
- 2020. Scheduled Smoking Reduction. Visiting. Video Conference, US.
- 2020. Managing Anxiety Associated with Withdrawal. Visiting. Video Conference, US.
- 2019. Diversity and Specific Health Issues. Visiting. Video Conference, US.
- 2019. Scheduled Smoking Reduction. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2019. Diversity and Specific Health Issues. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2018. Managing Anxiety Associated with Withdrawal. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2018. Diversity and Specific Health Issues. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2017. Managing Anxiety Associated with Withdrawal. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2017. Clinical Assessment and Interdisciplinary Coordination of Care. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2016. Interdisciplinary Coordination of Medication Management. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2016. Intake Assessment. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2015. Interdisciplinary Coordination of Medication Management. Visiting. Video conference, US.
- 2015. Intake Assessment. Visiting. Video conference, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2024 - 2029 |
| Title: | Supporting Tobacco-Related Ongoing Education and Research (STRONGER) Scholar Program |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NIDA |
| Role: | Mentor |
| ID: | 1 R25DA059907-01 |
| Date: | 2024 - 2027 |
| Title: | MD Anderson Community Cessation (MDACC) Quitline-Realizing the Promise of Integrated Care in Tobacco Treatment |
| Funding Source: | MD Anderson Institutional Fundraising |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | N/A |
| Date: | 2022 - 2029 |
| Title: | Comparative Effectiveness of Virtually Delivered Sequential Smoking Cessation Treatment |
| Funding Source: | Patient-Centered Outcomes Res Inst PCORI |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | 25026 |
| Date: | 2021 - 2023 |
| Title: | Improving the Quality of Smoking Cessation and Lung Cancer Screening among Primary Care Patients |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | Grant Number N/A |
| Date: | 2021 - 2022 |
| Title: | Smoking Cessation and Lung Cancer Screening for Dental Patients |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | Grant Number N/A |
| Date: | 2020 - 2023 |
| Title: | CCSG supplement: DCPPS Expanding the reach of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Tobacco Treatment Program |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | 3 P30 CA016672-44S6 |
| Date: | 2020 - 2023 |
| Title: | Expanding MD Anderson Quitline Service to Critically Underserved Populations in Texas |
| Funding Source: | Behavioral Science MDACC Quitline |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | Grant Number N/A |
| Date: | 2019 - 2024 |
| Title: | Project PISCES- Precision Implemented Smoking Cessation |
| Funding Source: | MDACC Moonshot Donor Funds |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | MDACC Lung Moonshot Prevention Platform |
| Date: | 2019 - 2022 |
| Title: | Yoga Program for Couples Coping with Lung Cancer |
| Funding Source: | American Cancer Society (ACS) |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | RSG-18-175-01-PCSM |
| Date: | 2016 - 2023 |
| Title: | Optimizing Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Invention During LDCT screening for Lung Cancer |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | 1R01CA207078-01 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Kypriotakis G, Versace F, Karam-Hage M, Minnix JA, Blalock J, Beneventi D, Cui Y, Cinciripini PM, Robinson JD, Shih Y.-C.T., Warren GW. Survival and economic benefits of implementing evidence-based tobacco treatment across US cancer care. JCO Oncology Practice. e-Pub 2026.
- Neumann, AS, Toumazis, I, O'Brien, JA, Beneventi, DM, Annam, SK, Joy-Thomas, A, Volk, R. Tobacco use and eligibility for lung cancer screening among dental patients at an academic institution in Houston, Texas. Preventive Medicine 202, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41213458.
- Beneventi, DM, Kypriotakis, G, Kotsen, C, Karam-Hage, M, Robinson, JD, Minnix, JA, Cinciripini, PM. Real-world comparison of phone versus video consultation in a tobacco treatment program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patient Education and Counseling 141, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40945190.
- Moosa AB, Britton M, Martinez-Leal I, Wani H, Chen TA, Beneventi DM, Minnix J, Karam-Hage M, Cinciripini PM, Zere M, Thornton D, Reitzel LR. Preventing tobacco-related cancer disparities among opioid use treatment program stakeholders: A case study of a tailored tobacco-free workplace program implementation with reach to rural/medically underserved areas of Texas 34(9), 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Cinciripini, PM, Minnix, JA, Kypriotakis, G, Erasmus, JJ, Beneventi, DM, Karam-Hage, M, Carpenter, K, Volk, R, Carter, B, Godoy, M, Strange, CD, Shih, YT, Cui, Y, Green, CE, Robinson, JD. Smoking Cessation Interventions in the Lung Cancer Screening Setting. JAMA Internal Medicine 185(3):284-291, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39804633.
- Hurst A, Karam-Hage M, Cofer J, Mehwish J, Beneventi D, Blalock JA, Winter T, Cinciripini PM, Hawk E. A Tobacco Treatment Training Program Expands the Number of Healthcare Providers Trained to Use Evidence-Based Practices and Method. Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement 1(1), 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Cinciripini, PM, Kypriotakis, G, Blalock, JA, Karam-Hage, M, Beneventi, DM, Robinson, JD, Minnix, JA, Warren, GW. Survival Outcomes of an Early Intervention Smoking Cessation Treatment after a Cancer Diagnosis. JAMA Oncology 10(12):1689-1696, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39480450.
- Kypriotakis G, Cinciripini PM, Green C, Lawrence D, Anthenelli RM, Minnix JA, Beneventi D, Morris c, Karam-Hage M, Blalock JA. The effects of varenicline, bupropion, nicotine patch and placebo on treating smoking among persons with current or past major depressive disorder: Secondary analysis of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. American Journal of Psychiatry, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Rodríguez-Cano R, Kypriotakis G, Robinson JD, Karam-Hage M, Blalock JA, Minnix JA, Beneventi D, Cinciripini PM. Comparing the Fagerström Test and Heaviness of Smoking Index in Predicting Smoking Abstinence in Cancer Patients. Nicotine Tob Res 26(11):1576-1581, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38785358.
- Cinciripini PM, Green CE, Shete S, Minnix JA, Robinson JD, Cui Y, Kim S, Kypriotakis G, Beneventi D, Blalock JA, Versace F, Karam-Hage M. Smoking Cessation After Initial Treatment Failure With Varenicline or Nicotine Replacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 331(20):1722-1731, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38696203.
- Kypriotakis G, Kim S, Karam-Hage M, Robinson JD, Minnix JA, Blalock JA, Cui Y, Beneventi D, Kim B, Pan IW, Shih YT, Cinciripini PM. Examining the Association between Abstinence from Smoking and Healthcare Costs Among Patients with Cancer. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 17(5):217-225, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37940143.
- Robinson JD, Kypriotakis G, Karam-Hage M, Cui Y, Beneventi D, Blalock JA, Minnix JA, Cinciripini PM. Characterization of electronic cigarette use among patients of a comprehensive cancer center. Am J Addict 33(3):339-342, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37807121.
- Hohl SD, Shoenbill KA, Taylor KL, Minion M, Bates-Pappas GE, Hayes RB, Nolan MB, Simmons VN, Steinberg MB, Park ER, Ashing K, Beneventi D, Sanderson Cox L, Goldstein AO, King A, Kotsen C, Presant CA, Sherman SE, Sheffer CE, Warren GW, Adsit RT, Bird JE, D'Angelo H, Fiore MC, Van Thanh Nguyen C, Pauk D, Rolland B, Rigotti NA. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tobacco Treatment Program Implementation at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. Nicotine Tob Res 25(2):345-349, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35778237.
- Cinciripini PM, Kypriotakis G, Green C, Lawrence D, Anthenelli RM, Minnix J, Beneventi D, Morris C, Blalock JA, Karam-Hage M. The effects of varenicline, bupropion, nicotine patch, and placebo on smoking cessation among smokers with major depression: A randomized clinical trial. Depress Anxiety 39(5):429-440, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35535436.
- Robinson JD, Karam-Hage M, Kypriotakis G, Beneventi D, Blalock JA, Cui Y, Gonzalez R, Tayar J, Chaftari P, Cinciripini PM. Bupropion XL and SR have similar effectiveness and adverse event profiles when used to treat smoking among patients at a comprehensive cancer center. Am J Addict 31(3):236-241, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35347796.
- The Cancer Center Cessation Initiative Telehealth Working Group: Rigotti NA, Taylor KL, Beneventi DM, King AC, Kotsen C, Fleisher L, Goldstein AO, Park ER, Sherman SE, Steinberg MB, Albert DA, Cox LS, Hayes RB, Hohl SD, Sheffer CE, Shoenbill KA, Simmons VN, Warren GW, Adsit R, Minion M, Pauk D, Rolland B. Telehealth delivery of tobacco cessation treatment in cancer care: An ongoing innovation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 19(Suppl_1):S21-S24, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34872049.
- Cinciripini PM, Karam-Hage M, Kypriotakis G, Robinson JD, Rabius V, Beneventi D, Minnix JA, Blalock JA. Association of a Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Program With Smoking Abstinence Among Patients With Cancer. JAMA Netw Open 2(9):e1912251, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31560387.
- Cofta-Woerpel L, Lam C, Reitzel LR, Wilson W, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi D, Cofer J, Baker E, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM, Blalock J. A tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and education model for healthcare providers in community mental health centers. Cogent Med 5(1), 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30364535.
- Karam-Hage M, Oughli HA, Rabius V, Beneventi D, Wippold RC, Blalock JA, Cinciripini PM. Tobacco Cessation Treatment Pathways for Patients With Cancer: 10 Years in the Making. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 14(11):1469-1477, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27799514.
- Taylor DV, Beneventi DM, Hetrick WP, Barron J, Sandman CA. Self-injurious behavior within the menstrual cycle of developmentally delayed women. American Journal on Mental Retardation 97(6):659-664, 1993. e-Pub 1993.
- Cui Y, Robinson JD, Kypriotakis G, Minnix JA, Green CE, Beneventi D, Karam-Hage M, Cinciripini PM. Ecological Momentary Assessment of Predictors of Smoking Lapses During Adaptive Cessation Treatment. Addict Behav.
Invited Articles
- Rabius VA, Beneventi DM, Cinciripini PM. You Can Quit Smoking For Good. Coping with Cancer, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Abstracts
- Moosa AB, Britton M, Minnix JA, Chen TA, Martinez-Leal I, Karam-Hage MA, Beneventi DM, Cinciripini, PM, Glover KW, White D, Thornton D, Reitzel LR. CPRIT Innovations VII: The Cancer Prevention and Research Conference. e-Pub 2026.
- Moosa AB, Britton M, Martinez Leal I, Wani H, Chen TA, Beneventi DM, Minnix JA, Karam-Hage MA, Cinciripini PM, Zere M, Zere M, Thornton D, Reitzel LR. Preventing tobacco-related cancer disparities among opioid use treatment program stakeholders: A case study of a tailored tobacco-free workplace program implementation with reach to rural/medically underserved areas of Texas. 2025 18th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities. e-Pub 2025.
- Nguyen C, Karam-Hage M, Robinson J, Minnix J, Beneventi D, Blalock J, Cinciripini P. Impact of Panic Disorder on Smoking Cessation Among Cancer Patients in a Tobacco Treatment Program. Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, 2025.
- Winter T, Blalock J, Karam-Hage M, Cofer J, Hurst T, Evans M, Beneventi D, Hawk E. Community of practice: Network of providers to address tobacco and nicotine addiction across the globe, Session. American Public Health Association National Meeting, Denver, CO, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Seoudy K, Kypriotakis G, Beneventi D, Blalock J, Minnix J, Robinson J, Cui Y, Cinciripini P, Karam-Hage M. Real-Time Audio/Video Versus In-Person Treatment for Smoking. The American Journal on Addictions 28:167-219, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Cofer J, Hurst A, Karam-Hage M, Blalock JA, Beneventi DM, Evans M, Wippold RC, Antwi A, Cinciripini PM. Linking an intensive training program to a subsequent weekly tele-mentoring session to increase and sustain healthcare providers’ knowledge in a behavioral health setting; Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Lam CY, Reitzel LR, Blalock JA, Wilson WT, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi DM, Hurst A, Cofer J, Cinciripini PM. Disseminating a Tele-mentoring Tobacco Cessation Case Consultation and Provider Education Model to Community Mental Health Centers in Texas. National Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Cofta-Woerpel L, Lam CY, Reitzel LR, Blalock JA, Wilson WT, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi DM, Cofer J, Baker E, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM. Disseminating a tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and provider education model to community mental health centers in Texas. American Public Health Association 2016 Annual Meeting & Expo, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Cofta-Woerpel L, Lam CY, Reitzel LR, Blalock JA, Wilson WT, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi DM, Cofer J, Baker E, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM. Disseminating a tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and provider education model to community mental health centers in Texas. Poster presentation, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Rabius V, Robinson JD, Blalock JA, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi D, Cinciripini PM. A multi-layered smoking cessation program for cancer patients: first year outcomes. 21st Annual Meeting Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Rabius V, Robinson JD, Blalock JA, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi D, Cinciripini PM. The Impact of Creating a Multi-Layered Smoking Cessation Program for Cancer Patients on Reach, Utilization, and Cessation. 2016 SRNT 22th Annual Meeting, Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Datt G, Cinciripini P, Blalock J, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi D, Robinson JD, Minnix J, Warren G, Kypriotakis G. Post-Treatment Tobacco Abstinence Rates Are Similar Across Racial Groups, But Survival Disparities Remain Among Cancer Patients. Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco.
Book Chapters
- Cofta-Woerpel L, Lam C, Reitzel LR, Wilson W, Karam-Hage M, Beneventi D, Cofer J, Baker E, Wetter DW, Cinciripini PM, Blalock J. A Tele-mentoring tobacco cessation case consultation and education model for healthcare providers in community mental health centers. In: Prime Archives in Medicine: 2nd Edition. 2. Vide Leaf, 2020.
Patient Reviews
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