Join nurse practitioner Patty Cason for an engaging discussion on cervical cancer prevention and HPV screening. Explore why prevention strategies keep evolving and get answers to your burning questions. This facilitated talking circle offers practical insights from a national expert with 38 years of sexual and reproductive health experience. Register now!
Join the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board for their 7th Annual Virtual Symposium on September 14, 2021. Celebrate wellness successes, explore community clinical linkages, hear inspiring stories, and enjoy a traditional foods cooking demonstration with Chef Kim Tilsen-Brave Heart. Register today for this transformative gathering focused on Indian Country health initiatives.
The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products offers two essential webinars for tobacco retailers. Learn how to respond to warning letters following retail inspections, and gain up-to-date compliance guidance on Tobacco 21 regulations. These sessions equip both brick-and-mortar and online retailers with critical information to meet federal requirements and avoid violations.
The National Native Network launches a State Technical Assistance and Training Initiative, partnering with ten states to strengthen tobacco control efforts among American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Led by public health expert Kris Rhodes, the initiative offers individualized support, monthly virtual office hours, resource development, and tribal-state connections to advance health equity.
The Association of American Indian Physicians seeks talented professionals for two grant-funded roles dedicated to advancing Native health and education nationwide. Join our team as a Manager of Communications and Events or Public Health Coordinator. AAIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Native preference. Submit your resume to tanderson@aaip.org today.
Native Americans and Alaska Natives can register for SUNY Upstate Medical University's 2021 Virtual Pre-Admission Workshop on October 8. This one-day event empowers prospective healthcare and medical school applicants through mentorship, networking, and application guidance. Applications close September 15, 2021.
Join CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity for an exclusive networking call on August 12, 2021. Learn proven strategies for reaching Hispanic and Black or African American audiences from expert presenters. This event features insights from FHI 360 contractors, university partners, and health department leaders sharing what works in community engagement and communication.
The FDA issued a Refuse to File letter to JD Nova Group LLC, requiring the removal of approximately 4.5 million electronic nicotine delivery system products from the market. The company's premarket applications lacked adequate Environmental Assessment documentation required for filing. JD Nova may resubmit complete applications, but products cannot be marketed without FDA approval.
American Indian and Alaska Native communities face disproportionately high colon cancer rates. The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan launched a collaborative project in 2015 using community-based research and patient navigation to increase screening. Early results showed improved screening rates and earlier cancer detection among three tribal communities.
E-cigarette use among high school students surged 78% from 2017-2018, affecting 3.05 million teens. Most e-cigarettes contain highly addictive nicotine, which harms developing adolescent brains until age 25, affecting attention, learning, mood, and impulse control. Young vapers face increased risks of future cigarette use and exposure to harmful substances.
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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
