In 2022, 2.55 million U.S. students reported current e-cigarette use, with 85% choosing flavored options and over half using disposables. Alarming findings show many used e-cigarettes frequently, with popular brands including Puff Bar and Vuse. Nicotine's addictive nature threatens adolescent brain development, demanding urgent prevention efforts.
October marks Liver Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the critical connection between hepatitis B vaccination and cancer prevention. The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership has released essential resources to help coalitions advance liver cancer prevention efforts. Share their toolkit—including customizable messages and graphics for email, social media, and websites—to raise awareness throughout your networks today.
Discover how health equity shapes tobacco policy at the point of sale. Join experts from Savannah, Denver, and San Antonio for an October 11 webinar exploring commercial tobacco prevention strategies that build community power and promote equity in your jurisdiction.
The Navajo Nation marks a historic milestone with the Air is Life Act of 2021, championing tobacco control and cultural reclamation. Join Hershel Clark, MPH, as he shares insights on this groundbreaking legislation and its impact on community health and sovereignty.
The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products launched the Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center, offering free, science-based materials for teachers, parents, and teens. These age-appropriate, cross-curricular resources help educators and families understand vaping dangers and nicotine addiction while promoting open conversations with youth about this critical health issue.
Discover how modifiable factors shape chronic disease risk across your lifetime. Join Dr. Christine Hockett for an insightful webinar exploring life course epidemiology and culturally-tailored interventions designed to prevent diabetes and obesity in American Indian communities—from childhood through adulthood.
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring the Salish Cancer Center of The Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Discover innovative approaches to cancer care and support services tailored for tribal communities. Learn from healthcare leaders dedicated to improving outcomes and wellness. Register today to secure your spot at this vital educational event.
Join the SelfMade Health Network's three-part webinar series addressing lung cancer disparities among low-income populations. Expert panelists discuss screening interventions, health equity, survivorship, and Medicaid coverage from September-November 2022. Explore evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare inequities across vulnerable communities.
Join us November 2-4, 2022 in Tucson for the Cancer Prevention in Indigenous Communities conference. Connect with national experts and tribal leaders addressing cancer screening, prevention, and health disparities. Share research, network, and help reduce cancer in tribal communities. Travel scholarships available. Register by October 21.
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Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference | Boston, MA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
National Tribal Tobacco Conference | June 23, 2026 | Minneapolis, MN | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
