The FDA Center for Tobacco Products releases a quarterly newsletter offering vital updates and resources for stakeholders at American Indian and Alaska Native-serving organizations. Stay informed on tobacco regulation developments. To subscribe, contact Megan Hicks at megan.hicks@fda.hhs.gov for inclusion in future communications.
The CDC Foundation released their latest National Data Brief examining e-cigarette sales trends spanning January 2018 through July 2022. This comprehensive Issue 21 report provides critical insights into evolving market patterns and youth usage dynamics, offering policymakers and health professionals essential data for informed decision-making and public health strategy development.
Cancer death rates continue their downward trajectory across the United States, declining 2.3% annually among males and 1.9% among females from 2015–2019. Treatment advances drive accelerated declines for lung cancer and melanoma. However, incidence rates for several common cancers, including breast and liver, are increasing, reflecting changing risk factors and screening practices.
The FDA has issued marketing denial orders for Logic's menthol e-cigarette products, prohibiting their distribution in the United States. This marks the first menthol e-cigarette denial based on comprehensive scientific review. Logic failed to demonstrate that menthol variants promote smoking cessation more effectively than tobacco-flavored alternatives, failing to meet public health protection standards.
GLITEC invites Tribes and urban Indian organizations across the Bemidji Area to apply for Saving Lives Project grants. Up to $50,000 available for short-term opioid prevention and overdose reduction initiatives. Deadline: November 10, 2022, 4:30 pm CST. Applications reviewed rolling basis.
Big Tobacco has systematically exploited sacred Indigenous traditions, appropriating ceremonial tobacco practices and commercializing them for profit. Through predatory marketing featuring Native imagery, the industry targets vulnerable communities. Today, American Indians and Alaska Natives face disproportionate tobacco addiction rates, reclaiming their cultural heritage from corporate manipulation.
Lead health initiatives with the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan! We're hiring a Department Director to oversee Health Education & Chronic Disease programs across multiple sites. Master's degree required, five years experience needed. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid leave. Join our mission serving twelve federally recognized tribes. Apply today!
Discover evidence-based cancer control strategies tailored for rural communities. Join our October 26 webinar featuring leading experts from the University of Iowa and CADCA's Geographic Health Equity Alliance. Learn how proven interventions are successfully implemented in clinical settings and organizations nationwide.
Join the National Native Network as a Program Manager! Administered by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, this exciting opportunity allows you to make meaningful impact within Native communities. Ready to advance your career? Contact Wendy Belleau at wendybp@itcmi.org or 906-632-6896 x.109 to learn more and submit your application today.
Discover essential health information with the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board's comprehensive fact sheets on breast cancer and cervical cancer. These downloadable resources provide crucial awareness and prevention guidance tailored for women's health. Empower yourself with evidence-based knowledge to support early detection and healthier outcomes this October and beyond.
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Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference | Boston, MA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
National Tribal Tobacco Conference | June 23, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
