As back-to-school season begins, protecting youth from e-cigarettes becomes crucial. Nicotine damages developing brains up to age 25. With 1 in 5 high school students using e-cigarettes, parents and teachers must provide science-backed information about risks while setting tobacco-free examples and fostering open conversations about these addictive products.
Join us for a vital webinar exploring HPV vaccine misconceptions and practical communication strategies for talking with your adolescent. Expert speakers Whitney Moseley, a public health nurse, and Melissa Buffalo, AICAF Deputy Director, share insights designed specifically for parents. September 16, 2020, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Central Time.
Join our virtual talking circle to learn about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Discover why American Indian and Alaska Native communities face disproportionate health disparities. Expert facilitator Celina Donahue shares how CTCCCP is closing the gap through education and accessible screening. September 21, 1-2:30 p.m. PT.
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a telehealth revolution within tribal nations. Cherokee Nation Health is leading the way, prioritizing technology and innovative workflows. Hear how Dr. James Stallcup and Toni Potts transformed patient care through mobile apps, video visits, and enhanced communication platforms in this must-listen episode.
The CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign returns with powerful new commercials featuring real stories of smoking's devastating consequences. Two Native American men share how cigarettes and secondhand smoke destroyed their lungs, leading to permanent disability and death. Their testimonies aim to motivate smokers to quit, particularly among American Indian/Alaska Native populations with the highest smoking rates nationally.
The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board is accepting applications for funding through its Good Health and Wellness program. Support evidence-informed, culturally-adapted initiatives addressing tobacco use, type 2 diabetes prevention, and heart disease/stroke prevention. Deadline: September 18, 2020.
Secure your free registration for the 6th Annual Repatriation Conference! Applications close Friday, September 4. This virtual event (October 26-28) offers full scholarships prioritizing elders, students, tribal leaders, and repatriation staff. Funded by the National Park Service and Institute of Museum and Library Services, don't miss this opportunity to participate at no cost.
American Indian and Alaska Native persons experienced disproportionate COVID-19 burden, with incidence rates 3.5 times higher than white populations across 23 states during early pandemic months. Despite representing 0.7% of the U.S. population, AI/AN persons comprised 2.7% of cases analyzed, highlighting urgent disparities requiring culturally responsive public health interventions.
The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey reveals alarming trends in teenage tobacco use. While traditional cigarette smoking declined to 6.0%, electronic vapor product use surged to 32.7% among high school students. Cigars and smokeless tobacco usage remain concerning at 5.7% and 3.8% respectively, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive tobacco control strategies.
Join the National Indian Health Board's virtual National Tribal Health Conference, October 13-16, 2020. Explore "Indian Nations in the Time of COVID-19" with world-class information and networking opportunities. Free tribal consultation sessions with government partners. This virtual format removes barriers, welcoming new stakeholders across Indian Country.
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