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 […]

WEBINAR: Smoke-Free Tribal Housing Policies

The National Native Network with the Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar. Title:  Smoke-Free Tribal Housing Policies Date:  Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Time:  3 – 4 p.m., EDT REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d7Err0U_SOCLByCW3gMMzw Learning Objectives/Outcomes: At the conclusion of this activity, the healthcare team will be able to: 1.  Identify the risks […]

CDC Best Practices User Guide: Putting Evidence into Practice in Tobacco Prevention and Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Office on Smoking and Health has published a new Best Practices User Guide:  Putting Evidence into Practice in Tobacco Prevention and Control.  The guide was written in partnership with the Center for Public Health Systems Science at Washington University in St. Louis. After more than 50 years of research, […]

Air is Life Act of 2021 Signed into Law in Navajo Nation

News Release from Air is Life Coalition November 8, 2021 Historic Commercial Tobacco Free Largest Tribal Initiative First WINDOW ROCK, Ariz.—At the Veterans Park on Saturday the Niłch’í éí bee iiná-Air is Life Act of 2021 was signed into law by the President and Vice President of the Navajo Nation.   “This is a long […]

Lung Cancer Awareness Month Campaign

From Cancer Control TAP Newsletter: Through funding and support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the George Washington University Cancer Center has updated its lung cancer awareness month campaign (formerly “social media toolkit”)! The campaign contains tips for getting started on social media, and sample messaging for Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook; including […]

Masterclass Series Tackling Current Inequities Facing Tobacco Cessation

From:  The National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control Leveraging Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an effective approach to initiate tobacco cessation treatment services.  Primary and integrated care providers can maximize client engagement by using motivational interviewing techniques, a core component of SBIRT, to enhance behavior change and treatment […]
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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

Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium | Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health | Great Plains Tribal Health is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium. Travel scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  To apply for a scholarship, please indicate so on the registration page and return all necessary documents by April 10, 2026. | ATTENDEE REGISTRATION | VENDOR REGISTRATION

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

Jiimaan Journey | LEARN MORE

Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference | LEARN MORE