Public Health Implications of Raising The Minimum Age of Legal Access to Tobacco Products

Public Health Implications of Raising the Minimum Age of Legal Access to Tobacco Products From:  Institute of Medicine of the National Academies FULL PDF HERE Over the past 50 years, tobacco control in the United States has led to an estimated 8 million fewer premature deaths.  However, tobacco use continues to significantly affect public health, […]

PODCAST: Prevent Cervical Cancer

PODCAST:  Prevent Cervical Cancer From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cervical cancer can be prevented.  Listen as two friends – one a doctor – talk about screening tests as early detection.  Learn what test you might need. To listen, click here.

E-cigarette Ads Reach Nearly 7 in 10 Middle and High-School Students

For more information and infographics from CDC, click here. E-cigarette Ads Reach Nearly 7 in 10 Middle and High-School Students More than 18 million youth see e-cigarette ads:  many ads use themes from cigarette ads that appeal to youth   About 7 in 10 middle and high school students – more than 18 million young […]

Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Infographics, Issue Briefs, and Fact Sheets

The WI Comprehensive Cancer Control program has developed a series of Infographics, Issue Briefs, and Fact Sheets on cancer related topics. You can find them at: https://wicancer.org/resources/infographic-series/ https://wicancer.org/resources/issue-briefs/ https://wicancer.org/resources/fact-sheets/

California Tribal Behavioral Risk Factor Community Survey Summary Report

The California Tribal Epidemiology Center has just released the California Tribal Behavioral Risk Factor Community Survey (CTBRFCS) Summary Report.  This is a tribally adapted version of the BRFSS.  There were a total of 973 respondents.  This is the largest sampling of AI/AN adults in California for a health survey.  This is full of data that […]

Obesity Report Highlights Crisis in Indian Country

Obesity Report Highlights Crisis in Indian Country 12/15/2015 by Tanya H. Lee, Indian Country Media Network ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE The Trust for America’s Health has issued its 2015 report on obesity in the U.S., and there’s no good news for the American Indian/Alaska Native community. Fifty-four percent of AI/AN adults are obese and 81 percent […]

DECEMBER 2015 National Native Network Newsletter!

Here it is, folks!  The final newsletter of 2015! This month’s newsletter glosses over the National Native Network (Keep It Sacred) annual meeting in Sacramento. It also touches on LGBT health issues. We share a blog from board member Chris Cooper! Plus lots more including announcements and opportunities! It’s a great read and we hope […]

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. is seeking a Public Health Specialist. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Health Field in nursing, exercise science, health education, or health promotion.  Master’s degree preferred. Official job posting here. For more questions, visit www.itcmi.org or call 906-632-6896.

CRIHB Coalition Building Webinar

If you missed the webinar this week please check it out! It is a great resource for pulling together coalitions, teams or workgroups around a specific issue. Julie Villa is a great resource if you have follow up questions please contact her directly, julie.villa@crihb.org. To view the webinar, click here.

IHS Extern Program Opportunity

Do you know a student that would like to receive practical experience with IHS Extern Program opportunities?  The IHS Extern Program application cycle opened December 1, 2015 and the deadline for applications is Friday, January 15, 2016. Like most professions, those in the medical field not only learn by studying, but by doing.  As a […]
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