Discover comprehensive colorectal cancer screening resources from the Great Plains CRC Education Initiative. Access free educational materials designed to inform your community about prevention and early detection. These ready-to-use resources empower individuals with vital health information. For questions or support, contact 605-721-1922 today.
Despite increased awareness of smoking cessation treatments, new CDC research reveals that medication use among insured smokers remains surprisingly low. Between 2010 and 2017, employer-sponsored health insurance enrollees underutilized FDA-approved cessation medications. The study highlights critical opportunities to boost treatment adoption by reducing out-of-pocket costs and expanding evidence-based coverage options.
Discover how CDC-backed research reveals quitlines' critical role in tobacco cessation. This comprehensive supplement explores innovative strategies reaching diverse populations, addressing smoking and emerging products like e-cigarettes, while highlighting proven methods to reduce health disparities and increase successful quit outcomes nationwide.
March marks colorectal cancer awareness month, the second leading cause of cancer death among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Join California's tribal health organizations in a social media competition to raise screening awareness. Compete for prizes while making a real difference in your community's health.
Join this transformative virtual training on March 18 to learn how to mentor youth in understanding sacred tobacco traditions. Gain practical strategies to engage communities, differentiate traditional from commercial use, and implement the Sacred Circle of Tobacco program with confidence and cultural authenticity.
Tobacco dependence is a chronic condition requiring repeated intervention and long-term support. Evidence-based treatments like counseling and FDA-approved medications can prevent smoking-related illnesses and deaths. Clinicians play a critical role—brief advice increases quit rates, while intensive interventions yield greater impact. Download the Million Hearts Tobacco Cessation Change Package to implement proven strategies.
Discover essential health resources in our February 2021 E-Newsletter. Explore American Heart Month materials, prepare for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and join our CTCCCP CRC Talking Circle. Learn about upcoming webinars designed to support your wellness journey. Stay informed and engaged with vital community health initiatives.
Join us March 4th at 10 a.m. PST for a vital talking circle on colorectal cancer awareness. Gain deeper understanding of this disease while hearing firsthand experiences from Tribal patients and community members. This session, hosted by California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, offers valuable insights and community connection. Register today!
Join ACORNS and CTCCCP for two transformative webinars on February 25th. Learn to "Live in Ceremony" with Ernie Albers, exploring how traditional wisdom guides modern life through storytelling and movement. Then discover the surprising connection between heart and dental health with Jan Carver, exploring critical health links often overlooked during pandemic times.
The Healthy10 Challenge is a free online program from the American Institute for Cancer Research designed to transform your lifestyle. Each week tackles a new health goal with expert recipes, exercise tips, and nutrition guidance. Share this powerful resource with loved ones and start your wellness journey today.
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National Tribal Tobacco Conference | June 23, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | 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