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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 […]

The National Native Network’s Chris Cooper appears on Native America Calling

The National Native Network’s Chris Cooper appears on Native America Calling to discuss commercial tobacco use among the American Indian/Alaska Native population. Listen here!

CBPR Partnership Academy

Interested in gaining hands-on, year-long training in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) — with all expenses paid for the opportunity? If so, then check out the Detroit Urban Research Center’s CBPR Partnership Academy. This collaborative, year-long program is designed for community members and academic researchers with limited CBPR experience who are interested in using this approach […]

Everyday Words for Public Health Communication

What is this document? This document lists frequently used terms in public health materials and their common, everyday alternatives in plain language sentences. Original sentence examples come from materials on CDC.gov. Some words and phrases may have multiple meanings, so check the context of use before you substitute. Remember, it might not be enough to […]

Study Links Increasing Cigarette Prices to Lower Infant Mortality Rates

A new study to be published in the January 2016 issue of Pediatrics (published online Dec. 1) suggests that making cigarettes more expensive is an effective way to reduce the number of babies who die during their first year of life. Smoking tobacco during pregnancy is linked with infants’ medical problems that include low birthweight, […]

Commercial Tobacco Use Infographic

More than 1 in 4 AI/AN Adults Smoke Cigarettes. At 26%, that’s 1.5 times greater than the US smoking rate. Out of the 10 leading causes of death among AI/AN, 6 of them have been linked to smoking. See the complete infographic here.

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