Join the MPHA PHN Section for a vital book discussion on August 29, 6-7 pm ET. Explore Rebecca Skloot's *The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks*, examining medical ethics, racial injustice, and scientific discovery. Earn free continuing education credit. Limited book copies available—contact Lynn McDaniels at mcdanieLsL@hotmail.com. No prior reading required!
Exact Sciences is funding innovative colorectal cancer screening initiatives through its FOCUS program. Organizations can apply for $25,000–$75,000 grants by September 7, 2023. Two categories available: clinical settings focused on increasing screening rates, and community organizations promoting screening awareness and education. Both Tribal Health Centers and Urban AI/AN Clinics are eligible applicants.
Join us September 6-8, 2023, in Albuquerque for the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board and Indian Health Service Cancer Support Leadership Training. Learn essential skills including relationship building, emotional support, and facilitation. Free for AI/AN individuals interested in creating cancer support groups. Register by August 15—limited to 15 new attendees.
Discover how the tobacco industry deliberately targeted Black communities with menthol cigarettes for decades. Join SCLC and the National Medical Association for an urgent webinar exploring this devastating legacy, featuring expert speakers and a former smoker's powerful testimony. Free CME/CEUs available for healthcare providers.
Join us August 25th for an important gathering to reclaim sacred tobacco traditions. Register now for this meaningful event spanning multiple time zones—12 PM ET through 7 AM HT. Discover complete details and flyers below. Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with ancestral practices and cultural heritage.
Join the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board for the 9th Annual Great Plains Good Health and Wellness Symposium, August 29-30 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Limited travel stipends available. Register now and explore tentative agendas, event details, and vendor opportunities. Contact delnita.traversie@gptchb.org by July 18.
Tobacco-related diseases devastate men's health, particularly those with low socioeconomic status. The SelfMade Health Network's new resource explores how smoking impacts lungs and heart, addressing critical cancer disparities. Download the comprehensive fact sheet to learn prevention strategies and improve men's wellness outcomes nationwide.
Join the National Native Network and Indian Health Service for an archived webinar on tobacco and vaping cessation in tribal communities. Learn evidence-based screening, counseling, and culturally appropriate interventions to support patients and reduce health disparities. Featuring Dr. Jackie Kaslow from the Native Star Foundation. Free CE credit available.
The FDA has issued a marketing denial order for myblu Menthol e-cigarettes, prohibiting Fontem US from selling the product in the United States. The agency determined the application lacked sufficient scientific evidence proving menthol-flavored e-cigarettes provided net public health benefits over tobacco-flavored alternatives, particularly regarding youth initiation risks.
A Truth Initiative study reveals alarming trends: 73% of young oral nicotine pouch users also smoke cigarettes, while nearly half vape. These flavored pouches from brands like Zyn have exploded in popularity, with sales skyrocketing six-fold since 2019, raising serious public health concerns.
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Association of American Indian Physicians 2026 54th Annual Meeting and National Health Conference | Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark | Deadline to reserve hotel: 8/17/2026 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | 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
National Conference on Tobacco or Health | The National Network of Public Health Institutes is excited to announce the start of registration for the next National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH), June 29 - July 1, 2027 in San Diego, CA. | Questions: nctoh@nnphi.org | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
