Join us at the "By the Sea" Arts and Seafood Festival August 11-12, 2023! SEARHC will share vital information on ocean pollution from cigarette butts and vape pods, smoking cessation resources, and HPV vaccination education. Connect with us to learn how these issues impact your health and our community.
E-cigarette exposures among children have surged 32 percent, with most cases involving children under five. A few drops of liquid nicotine can be lethal. Parents must store vapes securely in lockboxes, avoid flavored products, and call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222 if exposure occurs.
Join leading experts for an in-depth exploration of tobacco treatment innovation within justice systems. This webinar examines evidence-based practices, systemic barriers, and actionable recommendations for improving access to care for incarcerated populations. Featuring insights from UC San Francisco, NASMHPD, and correctional health leaders. Register today.
Discover how traditional Indigenous foods strengthen immunity. Join NIHB's August 9 webinar as Marley Fisher explores nutrition, lifestyle factors, and ancestral knowledge supporting immune health. Learn omega-3's anti-inflammatory role and nutrition's impact on chronic disease susceptibility. Perfect for health professionals and Tribal programs.
The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation invites innovative community-based intervention concepts addressing lung cancer disparities for Indigenous populations. Multiyear grants will pilot models improving access to care across the continuum—from early detection through survivorship. Submit proposals by September 29, 2023. Selected applicants advance to full application by October's end.
The CDC Foundation released updated Data Briefs tracking e-cigarette sales from January 2018 through June 2023. These comprehensive briefs detail national and state trends, including top-selling brands, market share, and dollar sales by product and flavor type. Access the full reports on the CDC Foundation website.
The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation seeks innovative community-based interventions to reduce lung cancer disparities for Indigenous populations. Multiyear grants will pilot models improving access to care across detection, diagnosis, palliative care, and survivorship. Deadline: September 29, 2023. Maximum 3-page concepts welcome.
Join the National Native Network and Exact Sciences for a critical webinar on colorectal cancer prevention in Indian Country. Learn about CRC screening modalities, multi-targeted stool DNA testing, and patient assistance programs designed to increase accessible screening in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Expert presenters share evidence-based strategies.
Join the MPHA PHN Section for a vital book discussion on August 29, 6-7 pm ET. Explore Rebecca Skloot's *The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks*, examining medical ethics, racial injustice, and scientific discovery. Earn free continuing education credit. Limited book copies available—contact Lynn McDaniels at mcdanieLsL@hotmail.com. No prior reading required!
Exact Sciences is funding innovative colorectal cancer screening initiatives through its FOCUS program. Organizations can apply for $25,000–$75,000 grants by September 7, 2023. Two categories available: clinical settings focused on increasing screening rates, and community organizations promoting screening awareness and education. Both Tribal Health Centers and Urban AI/AN Clinics are eligible applicants.
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