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Funding Available for Increasing Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening rates in your Community!

The Great Plains Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (GP-BCCEDP) is pleased to announce the RFP for Community Sub Contracts to implement Evidence Based Interventions. GP-BCCEDP is looking for community partners to take on this funding using creative approaches to increase breast and cervical cancer screening demand and rates in their service areas. GP-BCCEDP […]

2018 IHS Cancer Support Leadership Training

July 20-22, 2018 | Billings, MT | Marriott Residence Inn Subjects covered: Relationship Building Cancer among Native Americans Establishing Trust Emotional Support Skills Reflection Teamwork Facilitation Starting a Support Group Registration Deadline — Friday, June 29, 2018 Free to American Indian and Alaska Native individuals interested in creating cancer support groups. Travel scholarships available Only […]

SB 63 is a win for Alaska Natives

As a health educator, I work in communities using evidence-based strategies to help with changing social norms, system changes, cessation and advancement of smoke and tobacco free workplaces. I also act as a resource to community leaders, organizations, businesses, and Alaskan Native Tribes in identifying and reducing the impact of tobacco within their communities. I […]

Alaska Legislature bans smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places

CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE FROM JuneauEmpire.com by James Brooks After six years of work, the Alaska Legislature on Saturday afternoon approved a statewide ban on smoking in most public places across Alaska. Senate Bill 63 was approved by the Alaska House of Representatives in a 32-7 vote and after a procedural vote in the […]

Frist Aid for People Living with Cancer

Cancer, also known as malignancy, is not just one disease but a collection of diseases. These conditions often include a disruption in physical and mental wellbeing, side effects from treatment, painful procedures, financial burden, and difficult decision making. Aside from ensuring that the first aid kit is well stocked, the key to administering first aid […]

American Cancer Society Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative

Full article with citations attached below. The American Cancer Society, under the direction of its Center for Tobacco Control, announced the fourth round of applications for their Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI) Grant Program to accelerate and expand the adoption and implementation of 100% smoke- and commercial tobacco-free policies on college and university campuses across […]

Talking Circles for Native Youth about Eagle Books series

For Native Youth Ages 18-22 years old. There is an excellent opportunity to play a role in sharing your insight with a great CDC project. Talking Circles Folks at CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) are looking for Native young adults who want to join talking circles about the Eagle Books series. They want […]

Discordance Between Perceived and Actual Tobacco Product Use Prevalence Among US Youth: A Comparative Analysis of Electronic and Regular Cigarettes

During adolescence, youth are susceptible to the influence of social norms and are more likely to engage in certain behaviors deemed to be trendy or popular among their peers, including tobacco product use. This study examined adolescents’ perceived prevalence of e-cigarettes and cigarettes and investigated whether differences in perceived versus actual use is related to […]

Native Americans in Michigan share their Commercial Tobacco Success Stories

VIEW FULL VIDEOS EMBEDDED BELOW Four Native Americans residing in Michigan have volunteered to share their success stories about giving up smoking cigarettes to lead a healthier lifestyle. Valorie Glazier of Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, Kimberly Leapley and Jacques LeBlanc both of the Bay Mills Indian Community, and Christopher Polasky of the […]

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