Reaching Hispanic and Black or African American Audiences

Join CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity for an exclusive networking call on August 12, 2021. Learn proven strategies for reaching Hispanic and Black or African American audiences from expert presenters. This event features insights from FHI 360 contractors, university partners, and health department leaders sharing what works in community engagement and communication.

FDA Takes Action on Approximately 4.5 Million ENDS Products

The FDA issued a Refuse to File letter to JD Nova Group LLC, requiring the removal of approximately 4.5 million electronic nicotine delivery system products from the market. The company's premarket applications lacked adequate Environmental Assessment documentation required for filing. JD Nova may resubmit complete applications, but products cannot be marketed without FDA approval.

Partnering to Reduce Colon Cancer Health Disparities Among the American Indian Population

American Indian and Alaska Native communities face disproportionately high colon cancer rates. The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan launched a collaborative project in 2015 using community-based research and patient navigation to increase screening. Early results showed improved screening rates and earlier cancer detection among three tribal communities.

Back to School and E-Cigarettes

E-cigarette use among high school students surged 78% from 2017-2018, affecting 3.05 million teens. Most e-cigarettes contain highly addictive nicotine, which harms developing adolescent brains until age 25, affecting attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. Young vapers face increased risks of future cigarette use and exposure to harmful substances.

Community Led Efforts: Current Trends of E-cigs/Vaping & Youth

E-cigarettes remain the most popular tobacco product among youth, with one in five high school students currently vaping. Hispanic and Asian American youth face disproportionate risk. Join this webinar featuring community organizers sharing prevention strategies, policy insights, and youth engagement opportunities to combat the vaping epidemic.

Trends in Secondhand Smoke Exposure, 2011-2018: Impact and Implications of Expanding Serum Cotinine Range

A CDC study reveals expanding serum cotinine measurement criteria doubles estimated secondhand smoke exposure among U.S. nonsmokers. Despite progress from 2011-2018, significant disparities persist, with children, minorities, and low-income populations facing disproportionate risks. Evidence-based protective strategies remain essential.

This week in tobacco policy news

Mayor Bowser signed a groundbreaking DC bill banning flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes within a quarter-mile of schools, with hookah bars exempted. However, the law faces a critical hurdle: it cannot take effect without budget funding. Read the full story for details on this major public health development.

Truth Initiative: How Long Does Thirdhand Smoke Last? What You Need to Know

Thirdhand smoke—the invisible chemical residue from tobacco and e-cigarettes—poses an underestimated health threat. Discover how long these toxins linger in your environment and what employers must do to safeguard worker health. Learn actionable strategies to protect your staff from this silent danger today.

Truth Initiative: Vaping more than triples odds that young people will use little cigars and other combustible tobacco products

Young people aged 15-21 who vape face over three times higher odds of using little cigars and other combustible tobacco products. Truth Initiative's latest research reveals a significant gateway effect, showing e-cigarette users progress to traditional tobacco products at alarming rates, continuing evidence of vaping's role in expanding youth tobacco use.

2021 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM)

Join NPHIC and the CDC for the 15th annual NCHCMM conference, August 24-26, 2021. This FREE virtual event brings together health communication professionals, researchers, and practitioners to explore "A Pause to Refresh: Where Do We Go From Here?" Learn from industry experts and network with colleagues while advancing science-based public health communication.
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ACS National Navigation Roundtable Patient Navigation Sustainability Learning Collaborative (Apply by 7/15/2026) | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Jiimaan Journey | LEARN MORE

NACDD Webinar/Event Communicating About Cancer Program Successes | WEBINAR | WORKSHOP

UV Safety Awareness Month | Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Toolkit | LEARN MORE

World Lung Cancer Day | LEARN MORE

Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference | LEARN MORE

Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan | San Antonio, Texas | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Native American Heritage Month | LEARN MORE

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