The FDA held virtual listening sessions in June 2022 to gather public comment on proposed tobacco product standards prohibiting menthol in cigarettes and characterizing flavors in cigars. Transcripts and recordings, complete with closed captioning and ASL interpretations, are now publicly available on the FDA website.
Join us at the "By the Sea" Arts and Seafood Festival where SEARHC highlighted ocean health and sustainability. Learn how cigarette butt pollution impacts our seafood, discover smoking cessation resources, explore HPV vaccination information, and enjoy healthy eating guides. Win an Alaska cookbook celebrating local foods we love!
The American Lung Association offers essential Medicaid tobacco cessation resources, including a comprehensive guide for improving state coverage and state-specific factsheets tracking cessation treatment coverage from 2020-2022. Contact cessationta@lung.org for technical assistance.
Cigarette smoking cost the U.S. $184.9 billion in morbidity-related productivity losses during 2018, according to CDC research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. State costs ranged from $291 million to $16.9 billion, with a median of $2.7 billion. These findings guide policymakers in developing smoking cessation interventions.
The University of Michigan Tobacco Research Network addresses a critical health gap with a new issue brief on tobacco use among LGBTQ+ individuals. Grounded in recent survey and focus group data from Michigan's LGBTQ+ community, this resource empowers organizations to develop culturally affirming, effective tobacco prevention and cessation programs tailored to this vulnerable population.
Join us August 31st for an essential webinar on tobacco cessation strategies for women of reproductive age and pregnant women. CDC and CMS experts will share national insights on screening and treatment, while community health centers present real-world implementation strategies. Learn proven interventions today.
Discover how California's groundbreaking Behavioral Health and Wellness Initiative transformed tobacco cessation in substance use disorder treatment. Learn about evidence-based strategies that led to AB0541, now requiring tobacco assessment at intake across licensed facilities and certified programs statewide.
Join us September 12-15 for an exclusive virtual training empowering Native American cancer support leaders. Learn relationship building, emotional support skills, and personal empowerment through interactive sessions. Free for AI/AN individuals. Limited to 20 participants. Register by September 9 to enhance your cancer support leadership impact.
Help protect your community by translating a critical health message into your language. This survey gathers translations of "Let future generations know the dangers of secondhand smoke" across diverse communities. Submit your translation, access CDC resources, and download printable posters to share with your tribal community today.
The National Native Network is thrilled to welcome Kelsey Evans from SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium as our Alaska region lead. With deep roots in Southeast Alaska, expertise in subsistence living, and eight years of healthcare experience including diabetes and cardiovascular prevention programs, Kelsey brings invaluable dedication to advancing health initiatives within Alaska's Native communities.
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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
