May is Military Appreciation Month—a time to honor our service members, veterans, and their families. The CDC celebrates those featured in the Tips From Former Smokers campaign, sharing powerful quitting stories. Discover tobacco cessation resources tailored for military personnel, including CDC's Quit Smoking Guide and TRICARE support services.
The Arizona State Law Journal is now accepting manuscripts for its upcoming fall issue. While articles on any area of Arizona law are welcome, submissions focused on Indian law receive priority consideration. The rolling deadline for submissions is June 23. Submit your work today.
The FDA has denied marketing authorization for over 250 flavored e-liquids from Mothers Milk WTA. The company's applications lacked sufficient evidence regarding comparative health risks, abuse liability, and consistent manufacturing. Under the Tobacco Control Act, new tobacco products must undergo rigorous scientific review before market approval, protecting public health through evidence-based standards.
Join GPTLHB IHS Cancer Support Leadership Training to build essential skills and make meaningful impact in your community. This comprehensive program empowers healthcare leaders to advance cancer support initiatives. Register by May 31, 2023, by submitting forms to deanna.swan@gptchb.org. Transform your leadership potential today.
American Indian/Alaska Native persons in Alaska face an alarming colorectal cancer crisis, with the highest incidence rates documented globally in 2018—61.9 per 100,000 people. This striking disparity demands urgent public health intervention and enhanced screening initiatives to reduce disease burden in affected communities.
U.S. health experts now recommend women at average risk begin mammograms every other year starting at age 40, not 50. This significant shift addresses rising breast cancer rates in younger women and disproportionately high mortality among Black women, though doctors continue investigating the causes behind increasing diagnoses.
The CDC announces a groundbreaking funding opportunity designed to enhance outbreak response capabilities through advanced data analytics and forecasting technologies. This initiative supports innovative projects that leverage cutting-edge tools to predict disease trends, improve decision-making, and strengthen public health preparedness. Organizations can now access resources to develop robust analytical frameworks and predictive models.
Join the SelfMade Health Network for a June 7 webinar exploring cancer disparities among low-income populations. Learn how intersectionality shapes health equity, examine screening barriers, and discover evidence-based interventions. Expert speakers from Harvard Medical School and Ohio State University will address multi-level solutions aligned with the 2022 Cancer Moonshot priorities.
Join us Friday, April 28 at 11 am CT for an important conversation about reclaiming sacred tobacco traditions. This virtual meeting brings together community members to explore cultural significance and meaningful practices. Register now for this timely discussion.
Discover how to support breast cancer patients facing financial hardship. This webinar explores financial toxicity, non-medical costs impacting treatment decisions, and practical resources. Led by Pink Fund founder Molly MacDonald, healthcare professionals learn strategies to help patients navigate economic challenges during cancer treatment.
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National Tribal Tobacco Conference | June 23, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
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
