Join the National Native Network and Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan for a vital webinar on May 13, 2020. Watch "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic" documentary and participate in a live Q&A with Dr. Amanda Bruegl. Learn cervical cancer screening guidelines, HPV vaccination schedules, and disease burden affecting Native communities. Free registration available now.
Discover the latest cancer control initiatives from California's tribal communities. The California Rural Indian Health Board shares May updates on comprehensive programs designed to support Native American health. Explore vital resources, community insights, and health announcements. Click to access the complete e-newsletter and stay informed about tribal cancer prevention and wellness efforts.
Join the Indian Health Service and National Indian Health Board for a national listening session on HIV prevention, care, and treatment in Indian Country. Share your insights on critical topics including PrEP, COVID-19 impacts, tribal programming, and funding. May 7, 2020, 2:30 p.m. ET. Open to all tribal leaders, health officials, and community representatives.
The GW Cancer Center has released a comprehensive social media toolkit addressing emerging commercial tobacco use issues. Developed with CDC support and eight national organizations, it provides targeted prevention messages for diverse populations, including African Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and rural communities, plus practical guidance for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more platforms.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends primary care clinicians provide education and counseling to prevent school-aged children and adolescents from starting tobacco use, including e-cigarettes. However, evidence gaps exist regarding cessation interventions for youth already using tobacco, requiring clinicians to exercise individual judgment.
Join the Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Health Board for "Dancing Your Way Through Healthy Lifestyles." Discover how pow-wow dancing benefits your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Expert presenter Dawn Arkinson explores different dance styles and their remarkable wellness advantages. Register now for this enlightening May 13 webinar.
Urban Indian Health Institute offers culturally tailored resources for discussing COVID-19 with Native youth. Their illustrated guide and trauma-informed fact sheet help caregivers navigate difficult conversations while building resilience. Free printed materials—posters, table displays, and banners—are available for tribal, urban, and rural clinics upon request.
Join Indian Health Service and Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health for a two-part Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall. Learn about COVID-19's current state, community-based responses, and key resources. Designed for public health professionals and frontline workers in Indian Country. Register now for April 22 & 29 at 2-3 pm EDT via Zoom.
The Urban Indian Health Institute created an illustrated guide helping caregivers talk with Native youth about COVID-19 using trauma-informed, resilience-based approaches. A supplemental fact sheet provides deeper information. Clinics can request free print materials—posters, table displays, or banners—by emailing info@uihi.org or downloading resources from UIHI's website.
HRSA is distributing $15M in CARES Act funding to tribal organizations for COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, and response in rural communities. The funding notice posts April 21, with applications due May 12. Tribes can request support for testing, PPE, workforce needs, and telehealth services. Technical assistance available.
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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
