Join GPTLHB IHS Cancer Support Leadership Training to build essential skills and make meaningful impact in your community. This comprehensive program empowers healthcare leaders to advance cancer support initiatives. Register by May 31, 2023, by submitting forms to deanna.swan@gptchb.org. Transform your leadership potential today.
American Indian/Alaska Native persons in Alaska face an alarming colorectal cancer crisis, with the highest incidence rates documented globally in 2018—61.9 per 100,000 people. This striking disparity demands urgent public health intervention and enhanced screening initiatives to reduce disease burden in affected communities.
U.S. health experts now recommend women at average risk begin mammograms every other year starting at age 40, not 50. This significant shift addresses rising breast cancer rates in younger women and disproportionately high mortality among Black women, though doctors continue investigating the causes behind increasing diagnoses.
The CDC announces a groundbreaking funding opportunity designed to enhance outbreak response capabilities through advanced data analytics and forecasting technologies. This initiative supports innovative projects that leverage cutting-edge tools to predict disease trends, improve decision-making, and strengthen public health preparedness. Organizations can now access resources to develop robust analytical frameworks and predictive models.
Join the SelfMade Health Network for a June 7 webinar exploring cancer disparities among low-income populations. Learn how intersectionality shapes health equity, examine screening barriers, and discover evidence-based interventions. Expert speakers from Harvard Medical School and Ohio State University will address multi-level solutions aligned with the 2022 Cancer Moonshot priorities.
Join us Friday, April 28 at 11 am CT for an important conversation about reclaiming sacred tobacco traditions. This virtual meeting brings together community members to explore cultural significance and meaningful practices. Register now for this timely discussion.
Discover how to support breast cancer patients facing financial hardship. This webinar explores financial toxicity, non-medical costs impacting treatment decisions, and practical resources. Led by Pink Fund founder Molly MacDonald, healthcare professionals learn strategies to help patients navigate economic challenges during cancer treatment.
Join the Great Plains Partners in Cancer Screening Conference May 9-10 in Rapid City, SD. Travel scholarships available until April 21. Vendor booth spaces filling fast—no fees required, only a donation for daily drawings. Contact richard.mousseau@gptchb.org for details.
A CDC study reveals e-cigarette nicotine strength increased significantly from 2017 to 2022 across most product types and flavors. Researchers recommend maximum nicotine limits to reduce youth vaping and support adult smoking cessation efforts.
The CDC Foundation released updated data briefs tracking e-cigarette sales trends from January 2018 through December 2022. These comprehensive briefs examine national and state-level unit sales by product and flavor type, offering crucial insights into the evolving e-cigarette market landscape across America.
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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
New FDA Authorizations, New Challenges: How Tribal Policy Can Lead the Way | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
37th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference | Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida | 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
