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.
The National Native Network welcomes Monica Martin, a Health Education Specialist joining the California Rural Indian Health Board. Monica brings extensive public health experience and passion for strengthening tribal communities through education and technical assistance. She specializes in tobacco prevention, wellness training, and community health initiatives, holding master's degrees in public health education and promotion.
Quit smoking while getting fit: join a running club designed for people quitting cigarettes. Studies show combining exercise with group support doubles success rates. Find your community, stay accountable, and celebrate progress together this Monday!
Income and education significantly influence obesity rates among U.S. adults, but patterns vary dramatically by gender and race. Between 2011-2014, obesity decreased with rising income in women but remained consistent in men. College education correlated with lower obesity for some groups but not others, revealing complex disparities requiring targeted public health interventions.
January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Great Plains Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers essential resources including HPV information sheets, targeted social media guidance for American Indian/Alaska Native communities, and cervical cancer facts. Early detection saves lives and provides hope to families affected by cervical cancer.
Share your organization's tobacco control success! Present at the Spring Tobacco Control Institute's Community Showcase on March 7, 2018. Showcase your work, network with peers, and inspire others. South Dakota-based organizations can apply online through January 15. Selected presenters will share their stories in casual poster format. Apply now!
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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
