Many Medicaid smokers attempt to quit, yet few receive proven cessation treatments like counseling. A new CDC study reveals significant state-by-state variations in treatment access, highlighting untapped opportunities to help low-income Americans successfully quit smoking through better utilization of available Medicaid benefits.
Join Rodney Haring on February 25 for an essential discussion on Two-Row Collaborations bridging Indian Health Services, rural safety net providers, and the cancer care continuum. Register today to learn strategies strengthening indigenous cancer prevention efforts. Access past webinars and resources at the Native American Cancer Prevention partnership site.
The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership launches a groundbreaking initiative to combat cancer health inequities. Discover how coalitions can advance equity through plan updates, implementation, and social justice frameworks. Join quarterly expert sessions exploring data-driven strategies for addressing cancer disparities across communities.
Discover our February Social Media Toolkit featuring ready-to-share posts for Cancer Prevention Month and World Cancer Day on February 4. Access sample content, awareness resources, and promotional materials to amplify your cancer prevention message across all platforms this month.
National Native Network is hiring a Program Manager to drive impactful community initiatives. This full-time opportunity welcomes applications until filled. Join a mission-driven organization committed to serving Native communities. Interested candidates should contact Kim Nystrom at knystrom@itcmi.org or call 906-632-6896 ext. 114 for complete details and application information.
Dr. Susan Kansagra, North Carolina's Chronic Disease Director and NACDD Board President, challenges state programs to dismantle structural racism by advancing racial equity in chronic disease initiatives. Her guide provides actionable steps for professional development, data-driven implementation, and organizational policy assessment using racial equity frameworks.
Despite pandemic challenges, a tribal health program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula successfully expanded breast cancer screening access. The Hannahville Indian Community's dedication underscores critical healthcare disparities facing rural and reservation women, emphasizing why early detection initiatives remain vital for underserved populations.
Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, claiming approximately 443,000 lives annually and costing $193 billion in healthcare expenditures and lost productivity. This comprehensive analysis examines smoking trends from 2006-2010, revealing critical patterns in American public health that demand urgent intervention and policy reform.
January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting disparities affecting American Indian women who face twice the risk of white women. The Pap test has significantly reduced cervical cancer deaths nationwide. Join us by wearing turquoise, getting screened, and sharing awareness to support survivors and at-risk communities.
Confused about breast cancer screening? Join Nuestras Voces Network and the WISDOM Study for an expert webinar exploring whether routine yearly mammograms or personalized screening better protects women from diverse communities. Discover how research is addressing screening disparities and improving women's health outcomes.
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Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference | LEARN MORE
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
Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | 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
