Over 1 million youth started using e-cigarettes following the FDA's missed court deadline. As federal agencies catch up, cities and schools are stepping forward with bold protections—from flavor bans to tobacco cessation programs—proving that safeguarding our young people requires coordinated community action.
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Join us July 19, 2023 at the Lansing Radisson for Tobacco Free Michigan's Annual Conference. Explore emerging products, tobacco control strategies, school interventions, and debunk myths about tobacco and stress. This essential one-day event brings together experts addressing critical public health challenges. Register today to secure your spot.
The FDA issued warning letters to 30 retailers for illegally selling Puff and Hyde disposable e-cigarettes, brands popular among youth users. This enforcement action highlights the agency's commitment to preventing unauthorized tobacco products from reaching young consumers and holding retailers accountable for non-compliance.
The White House Cancer Moonshot convenes a pivotal forum on June 1st to address smoking—cancer's leading preventable cause. Leaders across sectors discuss equitable expansion of cessation support, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration's ambitious cancer prevention agenda through collaborative action and innovative solutions.
Discover Navajo Peacemaking, an ancient Indigenous restorative justice practice rooted in Diné wisdom. Learn how this millennia-old approach resolves conflict, heals trauma, and restores balance through Hózhó—the philosophy of harmony. Join Dr. Paulina Whitehat to explore practical applications in modern settings and communities.
The National Indian Health Board is offering three scholarships for Native youth and early career professionals aged 18-24 to attend the 2023 National Native Harm Reduction Summit in Minnesota. Scholarships cover flights, hotel, and daily per diem. Apply by June 16 at 5 pm ET.
Join the SelfMade Health Network webinar on June 7, 2023, to explore cancer disparities among low-income populations. Learn from leading experts about identifying contributing factors, enhancing care coordination, and implementing interventions to reduce disparities. Earn free continuing education credits across multiple healthcare disciplines while gaining insights on health equity and intersectionality approaches.
GLMA announces scholarships for students, trainees, and historically excluded groups to attend the Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. Full or partial registration coverage available. Applications due July 30, 2023. Prioritizes BIPOC, intersex, disabled, Indigenous, and Two-Spirit individuals.
The CDC released the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, offering crucial insights into high school students' health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The dataset includes new questions on housing instability, community violence, mental health, and protective factors like parental monitoring and school connectedness.
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