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.
Early mammography screening detects breast cancer before it advances, improving treatment options and survival rates. However, significant disparities in access to care persist. Join this free webinar exploring screening guidelines, disparities, and systemic barriers affecting breast cancer burden in Michigan.
The FDA has issued warning letters to 189 retailers for selling unauthorized Elf Bar and Esco Bars e-cigarettes—disposable vaping devices in youth-appealing flavors like bubblegum and cotton candy. This nationwide inspection blitz targets emerging marketplace concerns about youth usage risks. Recent CDC studies confirm Elf Bar's alarming popularity among young people and document thousands of poison center cases, predominantly involving children under five.
U.S. e-cigarette sales surged nearly 47% from 2020-2022, driven by disposable devices and youth-appealing flavors. CDC research reveals increasing brand diversity and alarming trends. Understanding these sales patterns is crucial for developing effective youth tobacco prevention strategies and informing potential flavor restrictions.
Join the Association of American Indian Physicians for their 51st Annual Meeting and National Health Conference at Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, September 7-10, 2023. Registration is now open for attendees and exhibitors. Reserve your room and secure your spot at this premier healthcare gathering celebrating Native American physician excellence.
The U.S. Cancer Statistics program has released comprehensive federal cancer data through 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic's first year. Overall cancer incidence dropped sharply in 2020 after remaining stable from 2011-2019, likely due to disrupted screening and delayed diagnoses. New interactive tools and databases help researchers, policymakers, and public health professionals access detailed statistics by state, county, and demographics to drive cancer prevention and improve outcomes.
Join us Wednesday, June 28 for an essential webinar featuring Suzanne Walsh's personal journey with skin cancer. Learn prevention and early detection strategies for American Indian and Alaska Native communities from expert presenters including Dr. Regina Idoate and Bobbie McWilliams. Register now to enhance your healthcare practice.
Celebrate three years of transformative work with NCRN! Join us for an engaging event featuring breakout sessions on addressing health disparities, tailoring culturally-responsive interventions, leveraging advocacy strategies, and building sustainable partnerships. Learn from NCRN partners about best practices and tools that ensure healthier, more resilient communities.
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