Join public health professionals August 27-29 in Minneapolis for the 2019 National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Register now and submit abstracts by December 12, 2018. Explore best practices and policies to combat tobacco use, America's leading preventable cause of death. Visit nctoh.org today.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic earned the 2018 80% by 2018 National Achievement Award Grand Prize for exceptional dedication to cancer screening initiatives. Led by nursing professionals Kelli Guinn and Jessica Deaton, OKCIC advances colorectal cancer prevention through innovative programs serving underserved populations and improving health outcomes.
Join the National Native Network and Indian Health Service for a webinar on REACH Obesity Strategies, September 26, 2018. Learn evidence-based approaches to obesity prevention in American Indian communities from expert presenters. Earn continuing education credits while exploring the REACH Journey to Wellness model and effective nutrition and physical activity interventions.
A 2016 national survey reveals alarming trends: nearly 1 in 11 US middle and high school students used cannabis in e-cigarettes, representing over 2 million youth. Usage was significantly higher among males, high schoolers, and frequent e-cigarette users. Experts warn cannabis use during adolescence impairs learning, memory, and academic achievement, highlighting urgent public health concerns.
Join the National Native Network and Indian Health Service for a webinar on obesity prevention in Indian Country. Learn evidence-based strategies to address overweight and obesity disparities among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Expert presenter CAPT Heidi Blanck from CDC shares effective, multi-sector approaches to support wellness. September 19, 2018, 3-4 PM EDT. CME/CNE credits available.
Join the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan as a Program Manager! Lead our Tribal Perinatal Opioid Initiative, supporting tribal families and strengthening community capacity. Work with twelve federally recognized tribes, connecting care coordinators with evidence-based practices and training. Requires bachelor's degree plus credential in substance abuse, behavioral health, or related field, plus three years' experience.
E-cigarettes have quietly become teenagers' nicotine delivery device of choice, with the market exploding 40 percent to $1.16 billion by 2017. Juul dominates this landscape, offering flavored pods that deliver nicotine without traditional cigarette stigma. Yet long-term health impacts remain unknown, raising urgent questions about regulation and school safety.
E-cigarettes disguised as USB drives are infiltrating schools, with one JUUL pod containing nicotine equivalent to twenty cigarettes. Nicotine damages developing adolescent brains until age twenty-five, harming attention, learning, and impulse control. Parents must educate children about these hidden dangers and work with healthcare providers and schools to enforce tobacco-free policies.
The National Native Network partnered with Native American Lifelines to present on integrating traditional tobacco into urban health programming. Speakers discussed cultural teachings, policy considerations, and practical clinic implementation strategies at the National Council for Urban Indian Health's annual conference.
Breastfeeding is traditional medicine for babies and offers profound health benefits for mothers and children alike. The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan's culturally tailored toolkit empowers American Indian employers to support breastfeeding employees, reducing obesity, diabetes, and chronic diseases while strengthening families and communities.
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Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
37th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference | Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida | 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
