The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends primary care clinicians provide education and counseling to prevent school-aged children and adolescents from starting tobacco use, including e-cigarettes. However, evidence gaps exist regarding cessation interventions for youth already using tobacco, requiring clinicians to exercise individual judgment.
Join the Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Health Board for "Dancing Your Way Through Healthy Lifestyles." Discover how pow-wow dancing benefits your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Expert presenter Dawn Arkinson explores different dance styles and their remarkable wellness advantages. Register now for this enlightening May 13 webinar.
Urban Indian Health Institute offers culturally tailored resources for discussing COVID-19 with Native youth. Their illustrated guide and trauma-informed fact sheet help caregivers navigate difficult conversations while building resilience. Free printed materials—posters, table displays, and banners—are available for tribal, urban, and rural clinics upon request.
Join Indian Health Service and Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health for a two-part Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall. Learn about COVID-19's current state, community-based responses, and key resources. Designed for public health professionals and frontline workers in Indian Country. Register now for April 22 & 29 at 2-3 pm EDT via Zoom.
The Urban Indian Health Institute created an illustrated guide helping caregivers talk with Native youth about COVID-19 using trauma-informed, resilience-based approaches. A supplemental fact sheet provides deeper information. Clinics can request free print materials—posters, table displays, or banners—by emailing info@uihi.org or downloading resources from UIHI's website.
HRSA is distributing $15M in CARES Act funding to tribal organizations for COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, and response in rural communities. The funding notice posts April 21, with applications due May 12. Tribes can request support for testing, PPE, workforce needs, and telehealth services. Technical assistance available.
The Treasury Department launched a web portal April 13, 2020, enabling eligible tribal governments to register for Coronavirus Relief Fund payments. Tribes must submit required information by April 17, 2020, at 11:59 PM Eastern to receive distributions by April 24. The Indian Affairs office stands ready to assist tribes navigating this critical funding process during the pandemic response.
Smoking damages your lungs and increases your risk of severe COVID-19, especially if you have underlying health conditions. Over 25% of Native Americans smoke—1.5 times the national rate. The good news: more than half want to quit. Call 1-855-372-0037 for culturally tailored support or 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free resources today.
The CDC's Tips from Former Smokers Campaign returns for its ninth year in March, featuring real stories of individuals living with serious smoking-related health consequences. New ads highlight how smoking affects not only smokers but their loved ones too, including caregivers managing health crises. Since 2012, the campaign has inspired over one million people to successfully quit smoking through powerful, evidence-based messaging.
Most US adults recognize that nicotine in electronic vapor products harms adolescent brain development. CDC research from 2016-2017 shows approximately two-thirds of adults understand this risk. Since e-cigarettes became the most popular tobacco product among youth, educating adults—especially those influencing teens—remains critical for prevention efforts.
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