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“Take It Outside Act” to be signed July 17

From Heather Aronno, Alaska Grassroots Manager; American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. Alaska Governor Bill Walker will be signing the smoke-free workplace bill, clearing the “Take It Outside Act” to go into effect on October 1, 2018. The signing will take place on Tuesday, July 17, at 10:30 am at The Lucky Wishbone restaurant. […]

NNN Represented at Wrangell, AK July Events

Tammi Meissner represented the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and the National Native Network at two events held in Wrangell, Alaska in July. Below are some photos from the Tiny Top Scrap Fish Derby held July 2 and the Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby held July 4. Tammi generated awareness for the Alaska Quit Line 1-800-784-8669 and […]

Over 300 Attend Jim Beard Memorial Fishing Derby

The Jim Beard Memorial Fishing Derby was held on June 16, 2018 in Thorne Bay, Alaska. Representing the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and National Native Network, Tammi Meissner attended and provided information on the Alaska Quit Line 1-800-784-8669 and on cigarette butts as toxic waste. Over 300 people were in attendance from all communities on […]

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 […]

NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – CDC’s Cancer Control Efforts in Indian Country

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: CDC’s Cancer Control Efforts in Indian Country Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Time: 3 – 4 PM EDT […]

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 […]

NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – Two Tobacco Ways: Centering Traditional Tobacco

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: Two Tobacco Ways: Centering Traditional Tobacco Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Presenters: CoCo Villaluz, Clearway Minnesota Lori New […]

NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – Strategies to Address Barriers in Pediatric Obesity & Food Access

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: Strategies to Address Barriers in Pediatric Obesity & Food Access Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Presenters: Shelley […]

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 […]

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