Western Michigan University partners with the CDC to develop culturally competent healthcare curriculum for Native American communities. The initiative addresses health disparities in Type 2 Diabetes and tobacco use while centering historical trauma, cultural resilience, and community voices in professional education.
Join 1,500+ public health epidemiologists at CSTE's 2018 Annual Conference (June 10-14) featuring workshops, plenary sessions, breakout discussions, and networking. Share expertise in surveillance, infectious diseases, immunizations, environmental health, chronic disease, and more. Submit your abstract by November 1st to present your research and connect with leaders nationwide.
Thirdhand smoke—the toxic residue clinging to hotel curtains, carpets, and bedding—poses serious health risks, especially to children. Research shows exposure causes immune system changes and inflammatory reactions. Simply cleaning won't remove it; complete removal requires replacing contaminated materials entirely.
This comparative focus group study examines American Indian perspectives on smokeless tobacco use, exploring knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs across two distinct communities. Researchers identified key themes surrounding SLT consumption patterns, culturally tailored prevention strategies, and recreational use contexts, offering crucial insights for developing targeted public health interventions.
Discover the May 2017 National Native Network Newsletter featuring presentations at the NIHB Public Health Summit, exclusive webinars with Cathy Edgerly, call for abstracts, NACR training updates, podcasts with Linda Burhansstipanov, infographics, articles, and upcoming events.
As May brings longer days and warmer weather, protect your skin with simple preventive steps. Skin cancer is America's most common cancer, yet UV exposure remains largely preventable. Stay shaded during midday, wear protective clothing and hats, apply SPF 15+ sunscreen, and skip indoor tanning. Your skin health matters.
Discover our comprehensive Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Social Media Toolkit—your essential resource for raising awareness about the critical link between hepatitis and liver cancer. Perfect for May's Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day, this toolkit empowers your programs and coalitions to educate communities year-round.
While teenage smoking rates have plummeted over two decades, young adults aged 18-25 remain stuck in a smoking plateau. Research reveals this oversight: anti-tobacco campaigns targeted teens while tobacco companies pivoted to young adults. College, bars, and entry-level jobs create perfect conditions for smoking initiation. Public health experts now recognize this critical gap demands targeted intervention strategies.
Adults with disabilities face significant barriers to colorectal cancer screening, resulting in alarmingly lower detection rates. Accessibility challenges, communication obstacles, and healthcare provider gaps compound health disparities. This critical gap demands urgent attention to ensure equitable cancer prevention and early detection for vulnerable populations.
Breast cancer rates among Asian-American women are rising at an alarming pace, according to recent health data. Once considered a lower-risk group, Asian-American women now face increasing diagnoses. Experts attribute this shift to lifestyle changes, delayed childbearing, and reduced breastfeeding. Early detection and awareness remain critical for improving outcomes in this growing health crisis.
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National Tribal Tobacco Conference | June 23, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
