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.
Adults with mental health conditions smoke at significantly higher rates than the general population, with disparities most pronounced among Hispanic, Native American, and LGBTQ+ individuals, plus those experiencing poverty and housing instability. Addressing this crisis requires targeted interventions, expanded cessation services, and smoke-free mental health facilities.
The FDA has released a new infographic revealing critical 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey findings. Over 3 million middle and high school students currently use tobacco products. While combustible cigarette use has declined, youth e-cigarette use remains alarming, with vaping as the most popular tobacco product since 2014. Explore comprehensive resources on FDA's website and TERL.
Join ANSR and partners for an equity-focused webinar on smoke-free housing ordinances. Panelists will share how they developed a model ordinance prioritizing residents' perspectives and housing stability while preventing secondhand smoke exposure. Learn key lessons on balancing enforcement with fair practices. January 25, 2022, 12 pm CST.
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Association of American Indian Physicians 2026 54th Annual Meeting and National Health Conference | Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark | Deadline to reserve hotel: 8/17/2026 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
New FDA Authorizations, New Challenges: How Tribal Policy Can Lead the Way | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
37th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference | Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida | 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
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
