Spirit of EAGLES opens its Second Call for Abstracts, due May 15. After strong first-round responses, additional presentation slots are available. The National Native Network sponsors travel scholarships for presenters focusing on Policy, Systems, and Environmental approaches to tobacco and cancer programs serving American Indians. Both submission rounds are eligible.
At the ATCA Summit in Anchorage, Michael Patterson, an Alaska Native Tlingit from Juneau and CDC TIPS campaign former smoker, presented Kris Rhodes, CEO of American Indian Cancer Foundation, with a handcrafted Alaska Native necklace. Their meaningful exchange celebrated the shared heritage and important work connecting First Nations people across America.
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends meal and multicomponent interventions to increase availability of healthier foods and beverages in schools. With one in three school-aged children overweight or obese, schools are critical settings for prevention, as children consume up to half their daily calories there.
The FDA has launched formal consultations with tribal nations regarding its proposed regulatory framework. This proactive engagement seeks to incorporate indigenous perspectives and address unique considerations affecting tribal communities. The collaborative approach reflects commitment to meaningful dialogue and ensuring regulations account for diverse stakeholder needs and circumstances.
NACR's Native Patient Navigator Quarterly Training equips healthcare advocates with essential skills in motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, and effective health communication. This comprehensive 17-hour program, running June 14-16, 2017, in Denver, combines practical exercises with professional certification. Registration deadline is May 14. Limited travel scholarships available.
New Census Bureau data reveals the Affordable Care Act's transformative impact on health insurance coverage. The uninsured rate for Americans under 65 plummeted 7.7 percentage points between 2010 and 2015, dropping from 18.2 percent to just 10.5 percent, marking a dramatic expansion in healthcare access nationwide.
The American Cancer Society is awarding five grants up to $100,000 to tribal health organizations supporting colorectal cancer screening in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Applications close May 17, 2017. Contact SPO@cancer.org for details.
Thirdhand smoke—toxic nicotine and chemical residue clinging to skin, hair, and clothes—poses a hidden danger to smokers' families. Recent studies show children of smokers have three times higher hand nicotine levels than non-smoking children, raising concerns about long-term health risks from exposure that extends far beyond secondhand smoke.
CVS Health Foundation partners with Truth Initiative to combat tobacco use on college campuses, focusing on historically Black colleges and community colleges. The initiative addresses how tobacco companies disproportionately target minority and low-income communities. Together, they aim to double tobacco-free educational institutions nationwide, supporting 106 colleges in adopting comprehensive smoke-free policies while advancing social justice.
Most U.S. adult smokers attempting to quit use multiple methods simultaneously. Cold turkey remains popular, alongside reducing cigarette consumption and substituting with e-cigarettes. Notably, e-cigarettes are used more frequently than FDA-approved nicotine replacement therapies, though their long-term cessation effectiveness remains unproven and warrants further research.
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Association of American Indian Physicians 2026 54th Annual Meeting and National Health Conference | Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark | Deadline to reserve hotel: 8/17/2026 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | 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
