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.
E-cigarettes remain the most popular tobacco product among youth, with one in five high school students currently vaping. Hispanic and Asian American youth face disproportionate risk. Join this webinar featuring community organizers sharing prevention strategies, policy insights, and youth engagement opportunities to combat the vaping epidemic.
Mayor Bowser signed a groundbreaking DC bill banning flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes within a quarter-mile of schools, with hookah bars exempted. However, the law faces a critical hurdle: it cannot take effect without budget funding. Read the full story for details on this major public health development.
Thirdhand smoke—the invisible chemical residue from tobacco and e-cigarettes—poses an underestimated health threat. Discover how long these toxins linger in your environment and what employers must do to safeguard worker health. Learn actionable strategies to protect your staff from this silent danger today.
Young people aged 15-21 who vape face over three times higher odds of using little cigars and other combustible tobacco products. Truth Initiative's latest research reveals a significant gateway effect, showing e-cigarette users progress to traditional tobacco products at alarming rates, continuing evidence of vaping's role in expanding youth tobacco use.
Join NPHIC and the CDC for the 15th annual NCHCMM conference, August 24-26, 2021. This FREE virtual event brings together health communication professionals, researchers, and practitioners to explore "A Pause to Refresh: Where Do We Go From Here?" Learn from industry experts and network with colleagues while advancing science-based public health communication.
Discover free and low-cost physical activity programs designed for breast cancer survivors. Learn how Walk with Ease and Livestrong at the YMCA can support your wellness journey. Join our upcoming webinar featuring expert presenters discussing exercise safety and resources tailored specifically for cancer survivors.
Stay connected with the July 2021 National Native Network E-Newsletter! Explore exclusive Lakota Language Tips, discover the Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby, and access the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program press release. Plus, find upcoming webinars, latest articles, and community events all in one place.
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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
