High-Grade Vulvar, Vaginal, and Anal Precancers Among U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults After Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction

SEE FULL ARTICLE HERE Introduction: Since human papillomavirus vaccine introduction, incidence rates of cervical pre-cancers have decreased; however, the vaccine’s impact on noncervical anogenital precancers has not been shown. These precancers are identified opportunistically and are not collected routinely by most cancer registries. Methods: This study examined the incidence rates of high-grade (intraepithelial lesions grade […]

Trends in Cigar Sales and Prices by Product and Flavor Type – the United States, 2016 – 2020

CDC and NORC at the University of Chicago, Illinois released the following article in the journal, Nicotine & Tobacco Research. Trends in Cigar Sales and Prices, by Product and Flavor Type—the United States, 2016–2020 This study assessed trends in U.S. cigar sales during 2016–2020. Unit sales and average unit price for cigars were assessed during […]

WEBINAR: Surviving the Journey through Cervical Cancer

The National Native Network with the Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar. Title:  Surviving the Journey through Cervical CancerDate:  Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Learning Objectives/Outcomes:At the conclusion of this activity, the healthcare team will be able to: 1.  Examine the progress and lifetime risk for cervical cancer in women with […]

WEBINAR: Cervical Cancer and American Indian Women

The National Native Network with the Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar. Title:  Cervical Cancer and American Indian WomenDate:  Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Learning Objectives/Outcomes:At the conclusion of this activity, the healthcare team will be able to: 1.  Identify the risk factors for HPV related infections and cancer among American […]

NativeDATA: A data sharing resource for Native peoples and organizations

The Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center’s IDEA-NW project is pleased to announce the launch of NativeDATA– a free online data sharing resource for Native peoples and organizations. At times, Tribes and Native-serving organizations face barriers in accessing health data.  These groups are also frequently asked to share data without any guarantee of benefit to the community […]

December 2021 E-Newsletter

The December 2021 National Native Network E-Newsletter is now out and available here: https://mailchi.mp/itcmi/december-2021-e-newsletter This month’s e-newsletter includes: Yurok Language Tips Poster 12/15/2021 Webinar:  “Healthy and Inclusive Events” details 1/19/2022 Webinar:  SAVE THE DATE – Cervical Health Awareness Month 3/30/2022 Webinar:  “Smoke-Free Tribal Housing” details Welcome CRIHB’s Higinio Herrera to the National Native Network team! […]

New Contact for National Native Network at CRIHB

Higinio Herrera is the new Health Education Specialist at the California Rural Indian Health Board. Previously, Higinio worked in a clinic where he was a health coach and a paraprofessional diabetes educator.  Higinio aspires to bring that same passion and experience to help with tobacco intervention in Native communities. Higinio has a Bachelor of Science […]

New Year’s Opportunity to Start Fresh and Quit Smoking

For many people, New Year’s Day is a time for a fresh start.  Many folks make health minded New Year’s Resolutions, including beginning a new workout routine, kicking off a health-conscious diet, or starting a journey to a smoke-free lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019, 20.9% of American Indians […]

10 Steps to Successfully Make a Plan to Quit Smoking

From Truth Initiative With the start of the new year, many will be making a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking.  If this is your resolution, you’re not alone!  Nearly 70 percent of smokers say they want to quit, but only 7.4 percent are able to each year. You don’t ever have to go in […]
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