Discover how cancer treatments affect sexual health with GW Cancer Center's free online course. Learn evaluation tools and mitigation strategies for cancer survivors. Earn 0.75 AMA or 1.0 nursing CEU credits. Register today.
The National Cancer Institute launches SmokefreeNATIVE, a culturally tailored text messaging program helping American Indian and Alaska Native adults and adolescents quit smoking. Developed with the Indian Health Service, this free resource combines evidence-based cessation support with indigenous cultural themes and traditions, offering six weeks of personalized assistance.
The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued warning letters to eleven online retailers selling unauthorized e-cigarettes popular with youth, including Lost Mary, Elf Bar, and Kangvape brands. Recipients have fifteen days to respond with corrective actions. Failure to comply risks FDA enforcement including injunctions, seizures, and civil penalties.
The FDA and DOJ filed a permanent injunction against Vape Junkie Ejuice for manufacturing and selling unauthorized e-cigarette products without required marketing approval. This marks the seventh injunction case under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Despite prior FDA warnings, the company continued violations, prompting legal action as part of comprehensive tobacco enforcement efforts.
Discover how the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids achieved remarkable progress in 2023. Despite facing significant challenges globally, they partnered with the Global Health Advocacy Incubator to advance health equity and tobacco prevention. Explore their newly released annual report highlighting key milestones and future initiatives.
Quitting smoking is challenging, but success rates dramatically increase with proper support. The Great American Smokeout connects smokers with proven tools: counseling, medications, quitlines, text programs, and the quitSTART app. These resources can double or triple quit success. Join November 16th and discover how professional support transforms your quit journey.
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest malignancies, poised to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths by 2030. Join pancreatic cancer experts Dr. Allyson J. Ocean and Dr. Arturo Loaiza-Bonilla on November 8th for a vital webinar exploring treatment options and clinical trials' critical role in improving outcomes for diverse populations.
The 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey reveals encouraging declines in youth tobacco use. High school e-cigarette use dropped from 14.1% to 10%, yet nearly half of youth who ever tried e-cigarettes report current use. With 2.8 million students using commercial tobacco products, prevention and cessation strategies remain critical public health priorities.
Netflix's explosive documentary Big Vape reveals how Juul engineered an e-cigarette epidemic, addicting millions of youth to nicotine through sleek design, high nicotine content, and kid-friendly flavors. Though Juul's dominance has waned, these predatory tactics continue devastating young people's health today.
Discover how oncology facilities are implementing distress screening to enhance psychosocial care. This qualitative study explores staff experiences with routine screening and follow-up, revealing perceived value, challenges, and practical improvement strategies for better patient support.
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National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference | New Orleans, LA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Webinar | Truth Initiative presents Respira Vida: Stories, Science, and the Latino Journey with Nicotine | REGISTER HERE
2026 National Council of Urban Indian Health Conference | Washington, D.C. | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Webinar | Behavioral Health and Tobacco Product Use: Addressing Disparities, Improving Outcomes | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium | Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health | Great Plains Tribal Health is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium. Travel scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for a scholarship, please indicate so on the registration page and return all necessary documents by April 10, 2026. | ATTENDEE REGISTRATION | VENDOR REGISTRATION
