The CCC National Partners expanded their cancer screening workgroup to include lung cancer alongside colorectal cancer. With lung cancer causing more deaths than any other cancer and screening rates below 7%, this initiative addresses a critical health gap. CCCNP commits to supporting comprehensive cancer control partners through resources, training, and peer-learning opportunities.
Great news! The NCTOH abstract submission deadline has been extended to November 15, 2024. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts covering science-based studies, policy updates, innovative strategies, and case studies for the conference in Chicago this August.
The California Department of Public Health is funding up to ten nonprofits and tribal consortia serving Native American communities to combat tobacco through policy and environmental change. Applicants must focus on community engagement and policy development. Apply by November 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. PT.
Join us Wednesday, October 2 at 3pm Eastern for an exclusive webinar featuring Truth Initiative experts Drs. Megan Diaz and Andrew Seidenberg. Discover critical insights about Zyn nicotine pouches, their explosive market growth, and emerging health concerns. Learn how aggressive marketing tactics target youth. Register now for this essential discussion.
Discover how menthol cigarettes and emotional brain training intersect with the White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Learn innovative stress management strategies designed for vulnerable populations facing chronic stress barriers to smoking cessation, and understand why addressing these factors is crucial for reducing cancer disparities nationwide.
Parents, educators, and healthcare providers can protect youth from vaping through open conversations about risks and healthy coping strategies. Since many young people use e-cigarettes to manage anxiety and stress, teaching positive coping skills empowers them to reject tobacco use and make healthier choices.
Tribal communities possess sovereign authority to craft laws addressing their unique needs. The Public Health Law Center's National Tribal Enforcement Guide empowers tribal leaders to develop and implement commercial tobacco policies that protect community health. Discover how your nation can leverage this critical tool for effective enforcement and healthier outcomes.
Join healthcare professionals examining the critical connection between vaping and mental health in Michigan teens. Learn regional data insights, identify risk and protective factors including peer pressure and family support, and discover evidence-based prevention strategies tailored for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Michigan tribal teens and young adults can now access This is Quitting, a free, anonymous text message program designed to help them quit vaping. Launched through a partnership between the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and Truth Initiative, the program provides personalized support, coping strategies, and social encouragement. Clinical trials show participants aged 18-24 had nearly 40% higher quit rates. Enroll by texting SACREDBREATH to 88709.
Join us September 4-6, 2024, in Albuquerque for comprehensive cancer support leadership training. Learn essential skills including relationship building, emotional support, and facilitation—all free for AI/AN individuals. Limited spots available with travel scholarships offered. Register by August 19th.
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ACS National Navigation Roundtable Patient Navigation Sustainability Learning Collaborative (Apply by 7/15/2026) | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) | San Diego, California | Registration will open July 7, 2026 | Abstract Submissions will open on August 4 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
