Journal Article Cost of Cigarette Smoking Attributable Productivity Losses, U.S., 2018

CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health released the article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine Published July 28, 2022. Information on morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to cigarette smoking, an important component of the economic burden of cigarette smoking, is limited. This study fills this gap by estimating these costs in the U.S. and by state. […]

LGBTQ+ Tobacco Use New Issue Brief

The University of Michigan Tobacco Research Network has developed a new issue brief focused on tobacco use among LGBTQ+ individuals. This resource is intended to help organizations offer more supportive, affirming, and effective tobacco prevention and cessation programs for LGBTQ+ individuals. It features recent data from surveys and focus groups with Michigan LGBTQ+ individuals.

HRSA Webinar: Tobacco Cessation for Women of Reproductive Age, Including Pregnant Women

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 1 – 2 pm ET This webinar will focus on strategies and tools for implementing tobacco cessation interventions and treatment for persons of reproductive age, including pregnant women who use tobacco.  CDC and CMS will provide a snapshot from the national perspective related to tobacco use among this population, cessation screening […]

Tips Partner Webinar Science and Practice of Smoking Cessation in SUD Treatment

August 25, 2022 11:00 am MT Learn about the California Behavioral Health and Wellness Initiative, an innovative 5-year project to assist behavioral health agencies (including residential SUD treatment programs) with implementing tobacco-free (TF) campus policies and evidence-based tobacco cessation treatment.  The success of this initiative led to CA State Assembly Bill AB0541, which was signed […]

September IHS Cancer Support Leadership Virtual Training 2022

September 12 – 15, 2022 Monday – Thursday, four days 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Mountain Time 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Mountain Time Available to all area via Zoom Covered topics include:  Relationship building, cancer among Native Americans, establishing trust, emotional support skills, reflection, teamwork, core values, personal empowerment Free to AI/AN individuals interested […]

How would you translate Nathan’s poster?

This survey is to help share knowledge across our communities by sharing how you would translate “Let future generations know the dangers of secondhand smoke” in your language. Example: Yurok:  NEE-MEE-CHYUUE’ SKEY-WOK KEE ‘WE-SEW KUE ROO-WOS UE-ME-RAAS Please print and disseminate the adapted Tips Posters in your respective communities. Share this survey and take advantage […]

National Native Network Welcomes Kelsey Evans from SEARHC

The National Native Network welcomes Kelsey Evans from the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.  Kelsey will be the Network’s lead contact in our Alaska region. Kelsey Evans was born and raised in Southeast Alaska with a strong background in subsistence living with a focus on tradition and community.  She completed her Associates of Science in […]

Digital Health Information: Media Coverage of Cancer and Its Impact on Patients

Online information about cancer is everywhere, but not all information is accurate or reliable and it can be difficult to determine what can be beneficial. Please join on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 12 pm ET for the interactive webinar, “Digital Health Information:  Media Coverage of Cancer and Its Impact on Patients.”  During the webinar […]

Commercial Tobacco User Survey

This survey project is seeking American Indians who smoke commercial cigarettes to be interviewed by Zoom for 30 – 45 minutes to give input on ways to help people quit smoking.  They do not have to be thinking about quitting; just give their perspective.  Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their time.  Requesting […]

Cost of Cigarette Smoking-Attributable Productivity Loss, U.S., 2018

CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health released the following tobacco-related article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Cost of Cigarette Smoking-Attributable Productivity Loss, U.S., 2018 Information on morbidity-related productivity losses attributable to cigarette smoking, an important component of the economic burden of cigarette smoking, is limited.  This study fills this gap by estimating these […]
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56th Annual Michigan Indian Education Council Critical Issues Conference | LEARN MORE

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | LEARN MORE

National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference | New Orleans, LA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

2026 National Council of Urban Indian Health Conference | Washington, D.C. | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference | Boston, MA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER