Mayor Bowser signed a groundbreaking DC bill banning flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes within a quarter-mile of schools, with hookah bars exempted. However, the law faces a critical hurdle: it cannot take effect without budget funding. Read the full story for details on this major public health development.
Thirdhand smoke—the invisible chemical residue from tobacco and e-cigarettes—poses an underestimated health threat. Discover how long these toxins linger in your environment and what employers must do to safeguard worker health. Learn actionable strategies to protect your staff from this silent danger today.
Young people aged 15-21 who vape face over three times higher odds of using little cigars and other combustible tobacco products. Truth Initiative's latest research reveals a significant gateway effect, showing e-cigarette users progress to traditional tobacco products at alarming rates, continuing evidence of vaping's role in expanding youth tobacco use.
Join NPHIC and the CDC for the 15th annual NCHCMM conference, August 24-26, 2021. This FREE virtual event brings together health communication professionals, researchers, and practitioners to explore "A Pause to Refresh: Where Do We Go From Here?" Learn from industry experts and network with colleagues while advancing science-based public health communication.
Discover free and low-cost physical activity programs designed for breast cancer survivors. Learn how Walk with Ease and Livestrong at the YMCA can support your wellness journey. Join our upcoming webinar featuring expert presenters discussing exercise safety and resources tailored specifically for cancer survivors.
Stay connected with the July 2021 National Native Network E-Newsletter! Explore exclusive Lakota Language Tips, discover the Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby, and access the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program press release. Plus, find upcoming webinars, latest articles, and community events all in one place.
Join us August 13-14 for the 6th Annual American Indians Accessing Health Professions Conference! Explore careers in medicine, nursing, physician assistant roles, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health. Hosted by the Association of American Indian Physicians and UC Riverside School of Medicine, this online event features workshops, presentations, and expert panels designed for AI/AN/Indigenous students beginning their health career journey.
Nathan, an Oglala Sioux Tribe member, died at 54 from bronchiectasis caused by secondhand smoke exposure at his workplace. The Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board and CDC collaborated to translate his powerful cautionary poster into Lakota, honoring his legacy and protecting future generations from smoke-related dangers.
Join us as we celebrate Family Fishing Day at the Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby in Wrangell! The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium partnered with the Chamber to educate over 500 attendees about toxic waste dangers. Discover how this community event reached 120 kids with crucial health information and fun activities.
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Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference | LEARN MORE
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
