Join us September 12-15 for an exclusive virtual training empowering Native American cancer support leaders. Learn relationship building, emotional support skills, and personal empowerment through interactive sessions. Free for AI/AN individuals. Limited to 20 participants. Register by September 9 to enhance your cancer support leadership impact.
Help protect your community by translating a critical health message into your language. This survey gathers translations of "Let future generations know the dangers of secondhand smoke" across diverse communities. Submit your translation, access CDC resources, and download printable posters to share with your tribal community today.
The National Native Network is thrilled to welcome Kelsey Evans from SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium as our Alaska region lead. With deep roots in Southeast Alaska, expertise in subsistence living, and eight years of healthcare experience including diabetes and cardiovascular prevention programs, Kelsey brings invaluable dedication to advancing health initiatives within Alaska's Native communities.
Online cancer information abounds, yet accuracy varies widely, making it challenging for patients to identify reliable sources. Join our August 17 webinar to discover how to enhance patient health literacy, evaluate digital information critically, and understand media's influence on cancer care decisions and patient outcomes.
Seeking American Indian smokers for a confidential research study. Share your perspectives on smoking cessation in a 30-45 minute Zoom interview. No commitment to quitting required—just your honest input. Earn a $50 gift card. Help shape solutions for our community. Contact 612-443-2037 or email foundations@umn.edu today.
Cigarette smoking cost the U.S. $184.9 billion in productivity losses during 2018 alone. State costs ranged from $291 million to $16.9 billion, with a median of $2.7 billion. This CDC-backed research quantifies smoking's massive economic burden, providing crucial data for policymakers designing tobacco intervention strategies nationwide.
Join ACORNS for a transformative session on July 21st featuring trauma-informed mindful movement and meditative journaling. Led by Christy Andres Tonel, MPH, RYT, this accessible practice emphasizes breath work, low-impact movement, and reflection in a safe space. Perfect for BIPOC communities seeking healing and wellness. All you need is a chair and pen.
The FDA has issued marketing denial orders for all JUUL products currently sold in the United States, requiring immediate removal from shelves. The agency determined the company failed to provide sufficient evidence regarding toxicological safety, citing conflicting data on genotoxicity and potentially harmful chemicals leaching from pods. JUUL must cease distribution or face enforcement action.
This Father's Day, give your children the greatest gift: your health. Smoking damages not only you but also your family through secondhand and thirdhand smoke exposure. Quitting is the single biggest thing a father can do to protect his children's wellbeing. Resources and support are available to help you succeed.
June Pride Month celebrates history, health, and justice in the LGBTQ community. A new CDC feature article highlights the importance of giving everyone a chance at a smokefree life, not just during Pride Month, but year-round. Learn how smokefree laws protect all people from secondhand smoke exposure.
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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
