Discover essential resources for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with George Washington University's comprehensive social media toolkit. Access customizable messaging promoting screenings, prevention tips, and family health history awareness. Perfect for tailoring campaigns to your community's unique needs and reaching diverse audiences effectively.
Arizona's 2017 health data reveals significant disparities affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives. This comprehensive analysis showcases successful collaborative efforts between states and tribes in collecting vital health information. The tribal BRFSS toolkit offers additional resources for communities addressing these critical health inequities.
A groundbreaking Swedish study of 1.7 million women confirms the HPV vaccine dramatically reduces cervical cancer risk—by 88 percent when given before age 17 and 53 percent between ages 17-30. This landmark research provides definitive evidence that vaccination prevents invasive cervical cancer, not just precancerous lesions, offering reassurance about one of modern medicine's most effective cancer preventatives.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Native women and the second leading cause of death. This October, join us in raising awareness for all Native women affected by cancer. Wear pink, share your story, and pledge to get screened.
As back-to-school season begins, protecting youth from e-cigarettes becomes crucial. Nicotine damages developing brains up to age 25. With 1 in 5 high school students using e-cigarettes, parents and teachers must provide science-backed information about risks while setting tobacco-free examples and fostering open conversations about these addictive products.
Join us for a vital webinar exploring HPV vaccine misconceptions and practical communication strategies for talking with your adolescent. Expert speakers Whitney Moseley, a public health nurse, and Melissa Buffalo, AICAF Deputy Director, share insights designed specifically for parents. September 16, 2020, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Central Time.
Join our virtual talking circle to learn about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Discover why American Indian and Alaska Native communities face disproportionate health disparities. Expert facilitator Celina Donahue shares how CTCCCP is closing the gap through education and accessible screening. September 21, 1-2:30 p.m. PT.
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a telehealth revolution within tribal nations. Cherokee Nation Health is leading the way, prioritizing technology and innovative workflows. Hear how Dr. James Stallcup and Toni Potts transformed patient care through mobile apps, video visits, and enhanced communication platforms in this must-listen episode.
The CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign returns with powerful new commercials featuring real stories of smoking's devastating consequences. Two Native American men share how cigarettes and secondhand smoke destroyed their lungs, leading to permanent disability and death. Their testimonies aim to motivate smokers to quit, particularly among American Indian/Alaska Native populations with the highest smoking rates nationally.
The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board is accepting applications for funding through its Good Health and Wellness program. Support evidence-informed, culturally-adapted initiatives addressing tobacco use, type 2 diabetes prevention, and heart disease/stroke prevention. Deadline: September 18, 2020.
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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
