Join the GPTCHB 2018 Cancer Symposium May 16-17 in Rapid City, SD! The Great Plains Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative and GP-BCCEDP invite healthcare professionals to this essential event featuring expert presentations and networking opportunities. Health Literacy Training follows on May 17th. Travel scholarships available—register today!
March's National Native Network newsletter delivers vital health initiatives and resources. Explore Josh Hudson's competitive leadership enrollment, archived webinars on nicotine cessation, Sitka's Tobacco 21 progress, and preventive cancer awareness campaigns. Discover how communities nationwide are prioritizing wellness and sustainable health practices for Native populations.
Join the Sault Tribe for the second annual "Smoke Pigs Not Cigs" tobacco awareness event March 21 at Big Bear Arena. Featuring a pig roast dinner, free public skating, informational booths, and free t-shirts for the first 100 attendees, this National Kick Butts Day celebration raises awareness about tobacco's harmful effects on Native American communities.
Discover calming breathing techniques designed for your Head Start child in Our Breathing Exercises Book. Created by Growing Up Tobacco Free in Alaska and Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., this read-aloud guide helps young learners manage emotions and build healthy habits. Share these exercises with your family today and contact us with your feedback.
Live Well Sioux Falls and the American Lung Association's fourth annual "Breathe Well" workshop educated property owners on smoke-free housing benefits. Since 2015, Sioux Falls smoke-free units surged from 300 to 2,500. Tax breaks incentivize owners to implement policies protecting residents' health, especially children and elderly.
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.
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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
