The Prevent Cancer Foundation's 2018 community grants program is now accepting applications. Organizations can compete for up to $25,000 to fund cancer prevention and early detection projects. Priority consideration goes to initiatives serving underserved communities. The application deadline is April 6, 2018. Up to ten awards will be distributed.
Colorectal cancer is preventable and treatable when caught early. American Indians face disproportionately high rates, with only 39% screened compared to 68% nationally. The American Indian Cancer Foundation urges screening at age 45 and advocates for culturally appropriate prevention strategies across tribal communities.
Nearly all smokers start before age 26, making college campuses critical battlegrounds in tobacco control. Truth Initiative® is awarding grants up to $20,000 to women's colleges, minority-serving institutions, and community colleges adopting 100% tobacco-free policies. Applications close April 10, 2018.
Join Tobacco Free Michigan for the 2018 Tobacco Issues Conference in Muskegon on April 23-24. This pivotal event unites stakeholders to address tobacco-related disparities across communities. Register now to share insights, build partnerships, and advance collective efforts toward a healthier Michigan. Registration is open today.
Quitting smoking becomes easier with support. This Valentine's Day, ask your loved one to be your quit buddy. Studies show eighty percent of smokers find family support crucial. Partners create powerful accountability teams, helping each other stay motivated through cravings and challenging moments together.
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan seeks a full-time Program Manager for Health Education to coordinate cancer prevention and tobacco cessation initiatives across tribal health systems. Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Public Health preferred. Lead program implementation, budget management, and evidence-based interventions. Competitive benefits package included. Apply by 2/14/2018.
The HHS Office of Adolescent Health is funding up to 23 grants ($250,000–$1,000,000) to help states and tribes support expectant and parenting teens, women, and fathers. Programs must improve health outcomes and address educational, social, and economic needs. Applications close April 12, 2018.
Discover essential tobacco control resources and health initiatives in this January 2018 National Native Network update. Featured topics include court-ordered tobacco company truth ads, traditional tobacco practices, cervical health awareness, and innovative smoking cessation strategies designed specifically for Native communities. Access webinars, promising practices, and comprehensive research materials supporting healthier, smoke-free lifestyles.
Join AICAF's dynamic team as a Prevention & Policy Coordinator. Drive cancer prevention initiatives in American Indian communities through tobacco control, physical activity, and nutrition programs. Work independently on sustainable strategies that strengthen community systems and improve health outcomes. Apply by January 31st.
The Association of American Indian Physicians leads an innovative initiative addressing obesity prevention in Native communities. While CDC-proven strategies succeed nationally, this groundbreaking project questions whether these approaches translate effectively across diverse American Indian and Alaska Native populations, demanding culturally tailored solutions.
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