Cancer, also known as malignancy, is not just one disease but a collection of diseases. These conditions often include a disruption in physical and mental wellbeing, side effects from treatment, painful procedures, financial burden, and difficult decision making. Aside from ensuring that the first aid kit is well stocked, the key to administering first aid […]
Tobacco Free Generation Campus American Cancer Society Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative
Full article with citations attached below. The American Cancer Society, under the direction of its Center for Tobacco Control, announced the fourth round of applications for their Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI) Grant Program to accelerate and expand the adoption and implementation of 100% smoke- and commercial tobacco-free policies on college and university campuses across […]
Wellness Talking Circles for Native Youth about Eagle Books series
For Native Youth Ages 18-22 years old. There is an excellent opportunity to play a role in sharing your insight with a great CDC project. Talking Circles Folks at CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) are looking for Native young adults who want to join talking circles about the Eagle Books series. They want […]
Youth Discordance Between Perceived and Actual Tobacco Product Use Prevalence Among US Youth: A Comparative Analysis of Electronic and Regular Cigarettes
During adolescence, youth are susceptible to the influence of social norms and are more likely to engage in certain behaviors deemed to be trendy or popular among their peers, including tobacco product use. This study examined adolescents’ perceived prevalence of e-cigarettes and cigarettes and investigated whether differences in perceived versus actual use is related to […]
Tobacco Native Americans in Michigan share their Commercial Tobacco Success Stories
VIEW FULL VIDEOS EMBEDDED BELOW Four Native Americans residing in Michigan have volunteered to share their success stories about giving up smoking cigarettes to lead a healthier lifestyle. Valorie Glazier of Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, Kimberly Leapley and Jacques LeBlanc both of the Bay Mills Indian Community, and Christopher Polasky of the […]
Quitline American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program offers free nicotine, gum, or lozenges through May 31
SAULT STE. MARIE — Thinking about quitting commercial tobacco? The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding its telephone and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) program to all Michigan residents through May 31. During this time, the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program and the Michigan Tobacco Quitline will offer a free, two-week supply […]
Quit Smoking Monday Quit smoking this Monday. Plan on it.
This Monday, increase your chances of quitting smoking successfully by drawing up a personalized plan to keep you focused and in control. Quitting smoking is a journey that requires commitment and strength, but sometimes can be difficult to remember why you are quitting or how to cope when you’re experiencing intense cravings. A bit of […]
War in the Store New FTC Reports: Tobacco Industry Expenditures Keep Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Cheap and Visible at the Point of Sale
These POS expenditures account for over 75% of the tobacco companies’ total marketing dollars spent on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco combined. These figures, released on March 28, 2018 in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Reports on Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco Sales and Marketing Expenditures in 2016, document a continued concentration of tobacco industry expenditures at […]
Tobacco Control Network TCN Podcast is LIVE!
The TCN podcast discussing the work of CDC-funded national networks is live on ASTHO’s YouTube channel and at the top of the TCN Resources page! Please feel free to share these links with colleagues and partners. On this first podcast of the 2018 Tobacco Control Network (TCN) Podcast Series, Talyah Sands (ASTHO), Paul Baker and […]
Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board GPTCHB 2018 Cancer Symposium
It’s that time of year again, and the GPTCHB Annual Cancer Symposium date is fast approaching. The Great Plains Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative (GPCCSI) and the Great Plains Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (GP-BCCEDP) will host the 2018 Cancer Symposium at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City, SD on May 16-17, […]