A groundbreaking CDC and University of Washington study reveals alarming findings: Las Vegas casinos permitting smoking have PM2.5 levels 5.4 times higher than smoke-free venues. Despite tens of thousands of employees and millions of tourists facing dangerous secondhand smoke exposure annually, nearly all casinos continue allowing indoor smoking, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive smoke-free policies.
Join Celena Donahue, a Pueblo Indian health equity advocate with 17+ years of clinical experience, as she addresses colorectal cancer screening best practices for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This March 23rd webinar explores culturally appropriate strategies to reduce healthcare disparities and improve screening outcomes in tribal populations.
Join SelfMade Health Network's expert-led webinar series exploring cancer and cardiovascular disease prevention, screening, and survivorship for low-income populations. Two sessions featuring CDC, Harvard, and NIH researchers address health disparities and Cancer Moonshot priorities. Register now at selfmadehealth.org/webcasts/.
Join our Tobacco Use Disorder Integration Office Hours on February 14, 2023, for peer-to-peer learning and expert insights. Strengthen partnerships between mental health, substance use, and public health organizations. Monthly sessions featuring leading experts address tobacco-related disparities through collaboration and shared strategies. Register today!
The tobacco industry has long targeted American Indians and Alaska Natives through cultural misappropresentation. Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Program addresses this by offering accessible cessation services: transportation assistance, medication support, home visits, and personalized education. Their CHR-led approach has engaged eleven patients in weekly check-ins, demonstrating effective community-centered solutions.
The FDA has issued marketing denial orders for two Vuse menthol e-cigarette products from R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. The agency determined the applications lacked sufficient evidence demonstrating public health benefits. The decision reflects concerns about menthol flavoring's youth appeal, particularly given Vuse's popularity among teen users according to recent surveys.
Join tribal advocates on February 24th for a transformative discussion on reclaiming sacred tobacco. Connect with community leaders, share resources, and strengthen bonds while exploring traditional Native tobacco cultivation, smoke-free initiatives, and decolonization strategies. Build camaraderie with fellow advocates dedicated to honoring our medicine.
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan welcomes Heather Medicine Bear, MPH, as the new Program Manager for the National Native Network. An enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community and Indigenous Health scholar, Heather brings expertise in American Indian health policy, chronic disease prevention, and tribal self-determination. She previously served as adjunct professor at Hawaii Pacific University and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Indigenous Health at the University of North Dakota.
The FDA's "The Real Cost" campaign launches groundbreaking ads targeting youth smoking, marking the first focus on mental health impacts. New spots reveal how cigarette withdrawal triggers anxiety and how addiction persists into adulthood, addressing the growing mental health crisis among teenagers nationwide.
The CDC Foundation has released updated National and State E-Cigarette Sales Data Briefs tracking trends from January 2018 through October 2022. These comprehensive briefs analyze unit sales by product and flavor type across the nation and selected states. Access detailed insights into e-cigarette market dynamics and evolving consumer patterns through their official publications.
Attending any of these upcoming events? Have other events to share? Let us know! Email us at NNN@ITCMI.ORG to share your event information or to get on our list serve for event updates.
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
