In 2016, HUD mandated smoke-free public housing to protect nonsmoking residents from secondhand smoke exposure. While the health benefits are clear, successful implementation presents significant challenges. Public housing authorities must navigate unique obstacles to fulfill this policy's potential for improving public health in vulnerable populations.
Tobacco costs the global economy over $1 trillion annually in healthcare and lost productivity. This new NCI-WHO report reveals that effective, evidence-based interventions—like taxes, marketing bans, and smokefree policies—reduce tobacco use without harming economies. Eighty percent of the world's 1.1 billion smokers live in low- and middle-income countries.
Cervical cancer awareness reaches new heights this January through CDC's Inside Knowledge campaign. Featuring actress Cote de Pablo's personal story, the initiative educates women on risks, screening, and prevention. Share survivor testimonials, take the interactive quiz, and distribute free resources across your networks to amplify this vital health message.
Discover CDC's cancer control initiatives this January. The Inside Knowledge campaign raises cervical cancer awareness through videos, social media, and survivor stories. The new Bring Your Brave CME educates providers on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risks. Register now for the 2017 CDC National Cancer Conference in Atlanta, August 14–16.
Native Americans face disproportionately high diabetes rates and kidney failure risk. However, the Indian Health Service's population health and team-based approach has reduced diabetes-related kidney failure by 54% since 1996, offering a promising model for other healthcare systems nationwide.
When the Affordable Care Act eliminated out-of-pocket costs for preventive care, mammogram rates surged among women of all income levels, narrowing screening gaps between wealthy and low-income groups. However, colonoscopy rates remained unchanged, suggesting financial barriers alone don't drive all health behaviors.
Discover how law shapes public health outcomes. CDC's Public Health Law Program offers unpaid internships and externships for law students and master's-level students interested in public health policy. Gain real-world experience in Atlanta, mentor with experienced attorneys, and contribute to meaningful projects addressing obesity, infections, and overdoses. Apply today.
Don't miss today's deadline to host a Public Health Associate Program fellow. PHAP offers CDC-funded early-career professionals to your organization for two years, filling workforce gaps while developing future public health leaders. Apply now before 11:59 pm EST.
Discover critical tobacco control resources in the January 2017 National Native Network Newsletter. Explore CRIHB's Commercial Tobacco Media Resource Guide, learn about Wrangell's smoke-free initiatives, and review the Surgeon General's alarming findings on youth e-cigarette use. Plus, access quitting support tools and upcoming community events.
Smoking nearly cost me everything. After my daughter's RSV diagnosis and asthma diagnosis, I finally understood the stakes. My journey quit-relapsed-quit again taught me that recovery demands genuine commitment, stress management skills, and supportive people. Six years smoke-free, I've learned: every attempt counts.
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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
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
