Webinar NNN Webinar – Pediatric Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and its Influence on Adult Health and Cancer Risks
Join the National Native Network webinar on April 10th to explore pediatric obesity and type 2 diabetes's impact on adult health and cancer risks in Indian Country. Expert presenters will examine management strategies, diagnostic coding, and culturally appropriate interventions for tribal communities. Limited space available—register today!
Webinar NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – Colorectal Cancer and Diabetes Cancer Risk Factors
Join the National Native Network and Indian Health Service for a vital webinar on March 13, 2019. Learn how colorectal cancer and diabetes are interconnected health risks in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Expert presenters will share evidence-based screening strategies and practice-change elements for healthcare professionals serving these populations.
Tobacco February 2019 National Native Network Newsletter
Discover February's National Native Network newsletter featuring Joshua Hudson's WKKF Fellowship, new team members Melissa Meza and Efraim Lopez, an exclusive Clearway Minnesota podcast, Sacred Circle of Tobacco webinar, Alaska youth cleanup initiatives, and more essential updates.
Tobacco National Native Network welcomes Melissa Meza and Efraim Lopez
The National Native Network welcomes Melissa Meza and Efraim Lopez, new team members at the California Rural Indian Health Board. Meza, a Health Education Specialist II, will serve as the primary NNN contact, leading cancer control and health promotion initiatives. Lopez, a Health Specialist I, brings public health expertise and international experience. Together, they advance the NNN's mission supporting Native American health.
Indian Health Service GPTCHB & IHS Cancer Support Leadership Training
Join us April 5-7 in Albuquerque for free cancer support leadership training designed for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals. Learn relationship building, emotional support skills, and how to establish trust while starting cancer support groups. Travel scholarships available. Space is limited—register by March 13!
Updates December 2018 National Native Network Newsletter
Discover the latest in Native community news and resources. This month features NNN's renewal, NCTOH abstract deadlines, webinar archives, Native American Day parade highlights, and Sealaska's smoke-free initiative. Stay connected with essential updates and opportunities shaping Native networks nationwide.
Tobacco The 2016 Tips from Former Smokers Campaign: Associations with Quit Intentions and Quit Attempts Among Smokers With and Without Mental Health Conditions
Smokers with mental health conditions face unique quit-smoking challenges: higher nicotine dependence, stronger withdrawal, and lower success rates. New research reveals that CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign, featuring real stories like Rebecca's depression journey, significantly increased quit attempts among this vulnerable population.
Wellness Great American Smokeout
Join the 43rd annual Great American Smokeout on November 15, 2018. This event encourages smokers to quit—a critical goal since smoking remains America's leading preventable cause of death. With nearly two-thirds of smokers wanting to quit, effective counseling and medications can triple success rates. Call 800-QUIT-NOW for support.
vape MMWR: Tobacco Product Use Among Adults – United States, 2017
In 2017, one in five U.S. adults used tobacco products, with 14% smoking cigarettes. Among users, 87% smoked combustible tobacco while 19% used multiple products. These findings underscore the critical need for evidence-based anti-tobacco strategies, smoke-free laws, and accessible cessation support.
training Training Opportunity – GW Cancer Center TEAM Training
The George Washington University Cancer Center now accepts applications for the second TEAM Training cohort, offering free, comprehensive training in equitable cancer care. This no-cost program provides guidance, tools, and resources for organizations implementing quality improvements in patient communication, health literacy, cultural sensitivity, and shared decision-making. Applications close January 9, 2019.