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For exercise, nothing like the great outdoors

ORIGINAL ARTICLE BY Gretchen Reynolds of New York Times HERE Long walks can improve moods and reduce anxiety, but the benefits may be greatest if the walks take place outdoors rather than in a gym, according to a new study by researchers in Austria. And while the Alps may be a particularly fine place to […]

Secondhand smoke exposure before birth may affect lungs into adulthood

ORIGINAL ARTICLE BY Catharine Paddock PhD of Medical News Today HERE Adult susceptibility to lung diseases may depend on prenatal exposure to secondhand smoke. So suggest scientists who found that exposing pregnant mice to secondhand smoke caused changes in the lung function and structure of their offspring that lasted into adulthood. A report on the […]

“Enhancing the Circle of Health” CDC Grant Addresses Culturally Competent Approaches to Diabetes, Tobacco Use in Native Communities

To promote culturally informed care and disease prevention, Western Michigan University (WMU) teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Association for Prevention, Teaching and Research (ATPR), and Tribal and non-Tribal stakeholders in Southwest Michigan to create a curriculum to educate health professionals on Native American culture, history and the impact of historical […]

June 10-14, 2018

CONFERENCE – Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) 2017 Annual Conference call for Abstracts – The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) will host their 2018 Annual Conference – June 10-14, 2018. The CSTE Annual Conference connects more than 1,500 public health epidemiologists from across the country and will include workshops, plenary sessions […]

Yes, there is such a thing as thirdhand smoke — and it’s more dangerous than you think

ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE BY Matthew Diebel of USA Today You’re coughing. You’re waving it away. Not only does it smell bad, but you’re also worried it might give you cancer or other lung ailments. It’s secondhand smoke, of course. You’re thinking to yourself, “I’m not silly enough to actually smoke cigarettes and I’m sure enough […]

American Indian Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Smokeless Tobacco (SLT): A Comparison of Two Focus Group Studies

COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE Article: American Indian Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Smokeless Tobacco (SLT): A Comparison of Two Focus Group Studies Journal of Community Health (April 26, 2017, Epub ahead of print). Predominant themes emerged from three major topic areas (SLT use, program development, and recreational SLT use) during the discussions from both sides. COMPLETE […]

NNN Webinar – HPV and Oral Cancer

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: HPV and Oral Cancer Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Time: 3 – 4 PM, EDT Presenter: Chris Johnson, MA, […]

May 2017 National Native Network Newsletter

DOWNLOAD NEWSLETTER HERE DOWNLOAD NEWSLETTER HERE The May 2017 National Native Network Newsletter includes: NNN to present at NIHB Public Health Summit Upcoming NNN Webinar presented by Cathy Edgerly Call for Abstracts NACR Training Information Part 2 Podcast Uploaded with Linda Burhansstipanov Infographics Articles and Publications Upcoming Events

May is National Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection Month

Longer days, warmer weather, don’t forget that sunscreen. Protect the skin you’re in! Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and the most preventable cause of skin cancer is over exposure to UV light (from the sun or artificial sources). How to reduce your risk: Stay in the shade, […]

CCC Resource: Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Social Media Toolkit

We are pleased to provide the attached resource – Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Social media Toolkit. This is a very useful resource used to promote the awareness of the link between hepatitis and liver cancer. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day is on May 19, 2017. Please use this resource […]

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