Smoking weakens your lungs and immune system, making COVID-19 more severe. If you're stressed during the pandemic, quitting tobacco is one of the best health decisions you can make. Smokefree.gov offers free resources and support to help you quit or stay smokefree today.
Discover how palliative care transforms cancer treatment through the Circle of Life Curriculum. This culturally tailored initiative, developed with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, offers holistic education empowering individuals, families, and tribes to make informed health choices and prioritize wellness.
Explore Module 3: Treatment from the Circle of Life Curriculum, a collaborative initiative by the National Native Network, American Indian Cancer Foundation, and Indian Health Service. Access culturally tailored cancer education resources, including a seven-part webinar series designed specifically for health system staff and Native communities.
Four Michigan tribal casinos are leading a health revolution by reopening 100% smoke-free indoors. Island Resort & Casino, Leelanau Sands, Odawa Casino, and Turtle Creek Casino prioritize staff and customer safety. As sovereign properties, they're setting a powerful example that ventilation systems can't match secondhand smoke's dangers, aligning with CDC data showing 92% of young adults are nonsmokers.
Discover Module 2 of the Circle of Life Curriculum, featuring resources on healthy habits and cancer screening. This culturally tailored program, developed by the American Cancer Society with Native communities, empowers individuals and families to make informed health choices through a holistic, community-centered approach.
Explore Module 1 of the Circle of Life Curriculum, a collaborative cancer education initiative by the National Native Network, American Indian Cancer Foundation, and Indian Health Service. This culturally tailored program empowers Native communities with essential cancer information through accessible resources and a seven-part webinar series.
Circle of Life cancer education emerged from partnership between the American Cancer Society and Oklahoma tribal communities in 1991. Expanded through CDC funding in 2008, the program incorporates four essential cultural values: visual communication, intergenerational connection, storytelling, and experiential learning—shaping resources that authentically serve American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Join the California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program for essential cancer survivorship webinars. Explore alternative pain management, wellness initiatives for Native communities, healing talking circles, and coping strategies. Four sessions starting May 27th. Register now to support your cancer survival journey with culturally-informed resources and expert guidance.
Discover the May 2020 National Native Network E-Newsletter featuring essential resources on HPV education, Circle of Life curriculum, tribal casino reopening strategies, smoke-free initiatives, and critical COVID-19 information. Access exclusive webinars and community events designed specifically for Native populations.
Discover essential cancer knowledge through our transformative "Circle of Life" webinar series. Join the National Native Network, American Indian Cancer Foundation, and Indian Health Service for seven powerful sessions designed to equip health system staff with critical information. Register now to become part of this vital partnership promoting wellness and disease prevention in Native communities.
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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
