The Community Preventive Services Task Force strongly recommends center-based early childhood education programs, citing robust evidence of long-term health improvements and educational gains. When targeting low-income and minority communities, these programs effectively reduce achievement gaps, improve health outcomes, and advance health equity by preparing children for school success.
Natural American Spirit cigarettes exploit American Indian imagery and traditions to market a dangerous product. Despite claims of being organic and additive-free, these cigarettes contain the highest nicotine levels and cause serious health risks. The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, owned by Reynolds, misappropriates sacred tobacco traditions to profit from addiction and disease.
The National Native Network Newsletter is now available, featuring vital health resources for Native communities. This issue highlights breast cancer screening and diagnosis information, the National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center's new CRC Survivorship Care Guidelines, and a success story from Northern Valley Indian Health's mammogram screening program.
Secondhand smoke easily infiltrates multiunit housing through doors, vents, and cracks, endangering residents. Research reveals that messaging focused on individual rights proves most effective in garnering support for smoke-free policies and overcoming resistance in apartment complexes and similar dwellings.
FDA proposed a rule on the circumstances in which a product made or derived from tobacco, intended for human consumption, will be subject to regulation as a drug, device, or a combination product under the FD&C Act
The FDA has released draft guidance on investigational tobacco products, defining them as new, modified-risk, or non-conforming tobacco products intended for research. Until finalized regulations take effect, these products remain subject to standard FDA requirements and premarket submission rules. Sponsors can submit feedback through electronic or paper formats before November 23, 2015.
UPDATED U.S. PREVENTIVE SERVICES TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION ON TOBACCO SMOKING CESSATION IN ADULTS, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN: BEHAVIORAL AND PHARMACOTHERAPY INTERVENTIONS
Join the National Native Network, National Indian Health Board, and American Indian Cancer Foundation for Walking for Hope at the NIHB Annual Consumer Conference. This inspiring early morning event takes place September 23 from 6:30–7:30 AM in Washington DC, bringing together community members united in support and resilience.
HUD's groundbreaking smoke-free housing video equips providers with essential enforcement strategies and policy benefits. Featuring a resident family's inspiring success story, the comprehensive guide addresses obstacles while demonstrating real-world positive impact on health outcomes and smoking cessation.
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Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference | LEARN MORE
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
