National Jewish Health is hiring full-time Health Coaches to support American Indian tobacco cessation programs. Work remotely from Michigan or Montana with competitive benefits. If you're passionate about serving Native communities and promoting wellness, this meaningful opportunity awaits. Apply today to make a difference.
Join the National Native Network webinar on April 10th to explore pediatric obesity and type 2 diabetes's impact on adult health and cancer risks in Indian Country. Expert presenters will examine management strategies, diagnostic coding, and culturally appropriate interventions for tribal communities. Limited space available—register today!
Join healthcare leaders and tribal partners May 22-23 in Rapid City for the Great Plains Partners in Cancer Screening Conference. Featuring colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screening initiatives, this essential gathering offers networking, education, and travel scholarships. Register by May 8th today.
Join the National Native Network and Indian Health Service for a vital webinar on March 13, 2019. Learn how colorectal cancer and diabetes are interconnected health risks in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Expert presenters will share evidence-based screening strategies and practice-change elements for healthcare professionals serving these populations.
Discover February's National Native Network newsletter featuring Joshua Hudson's WKKF Fellowship, new team members Melissa Meza and Efraim Lopez, an exclusive Clearway Minnesota podcast, Sacred Circle of Tobacco webinar, Alaska youth cleanup initiatives, and more essential updates.
The National Native Network welcomes Melissa Meza and Efraim Lopez, new team members at the California Rural Indian Health Board. Meza, a Health Education Specialist II, will serve as the primary NNN contact, leading cancer control and health promotion initiatives. Lopez, a Health Specialist I, brings public health expertise and international experience. Together, they advance the NNN's mission supporting Native American health.
January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to prioritize women's health and preventive care. The American Indian Cancer Foundation provides essential resources and information to help communities understand cervical cancer risk factors, screening options, and treatment advances. Take action this month to support awareness and encourage early detection.
Join us April 5-7 in Albuquerque for free cancer support leadership training designed for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals. Learn relationship building, emotional support skills, and how to establish trust while starting cancer support groups. Travel scholarships available. Space is limited—register by March 13!
Discover the latest in Native community news and resources. This month features NNN's renewal, NCTOH abstract deadlines, webinar archives, Native American Day parade highlights, and Sealaska's smoke-free initiative. Stay connected with essential updates and opportunities shaping Native networks nationwide.
Smokers with mental health conditions face unique quit-smoking challenges: higher nicotine dependence, stronger withdrawal, and lower success rates. New research reveals that CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign, featuring real stories like Rebecca's depression journey, significantly increased quit attempts among this vulnerable population.
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Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium | Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health | Great Plains Tribal Health is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium. Travel scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for a scholarship, please indicate so on the registration page and return all necessary documents by April 10, 2026. | ATTENDEE REGISTRATION | VENDOR REGISTRATION
