The USPSTF has released its final colorectal cancer screening recommendation in JAMA. The comprehensive package includes an evidence summary detailing reviewed studies, a modeling study explaining the analysis methodology, and a clinician summary for practical implementation. Share these resources with colleagues and explore other Task Force recommendations by subscribing to their email list.
Nearly 100 community members united over May 7th and 8th to revitalize Wrangell's cherished attractions and green spaces. This collaborative effort—involving city staff, volunteers, and Evergreen Elementary students—collected over 1,500 cigarette butts while teaching youth about environmental stewardship and personal accountability. Together, they demonstrated that many hands truly do make light work.
Discover how one Tribal elder advocates for smokefree living in her Wisconsin community. Virginia Chosa shares powerful insights about health, tradition, and family in multi-unit tribal housing, offering inspiration for smokefree initiatives on reservations nationwide.
Cigarette smoking accounts for 11.7% of U.S. healthcare spending—over $225 billion annually in 2014. Medicare and Medicaid covered more than half these costs, with Medicaid's burden rising 30% from 2010-2014. This substantial economic impact underscores the critical need for proven population-based smoking reduction interventions.
Join the California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program for the Journey of Wellness Conference on June 9 and 23, 2021. Attend free panel sessions focused on cancer prevention, survivorship, and cultural wellness in Native communities. Learn from experts, strengthen your support capacity, and receive workshop materials. Register now on Zoom.
Master brief tobacco interventions with this WHO-endorsed toolkit designed for primary care providers. Learn the evidence-based 5As model for patients ready to quit and the 5Rs framework to boost motivation. Discover essential strategies for tobacco control and secondhand smoke prevention integrated into routine practice.
Empower your clinical practice with the 5A and 2A tobacco intervention framework. This evidence-based pocket card, developed by leading health authorities, provides quick-reference strategies for counseling patients on smoking cessation during every patient encounter.
Tobacco use remains America's most preventable cause of illness. This comprehensive toolkit empowers community health facilities to create tobacco-free environments through policy implementation, organizational readiness assessment, and evidence-based cessation services. Workplace smoking bans reduce secondhand smoke exposure by 72%, while interventions help even those with mental illness and addiction successfully quit.
Discover how to implement campus-wide smoke-free policies that boost employee health and productivity while reducing business costs. This comprehensive toolkit from Greater Flint Health Coalition and Commit to Fit helps organizations create healthier workplaces and improve community wellness outcomes.
Motivational interviewing empowers behavior change through four key principles: resist the urge to "fix," understand patient motivations, listen with empathy, and empower choice. Research proves its effectiveness across health areas—from addiction recovery to smoking cessation, medication adherence, and diabetes management—making it invaluable for primary care practitioners.
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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
