Groundbreaking research from Truth Initiative reveals a text message quit program boosted e-cigarette cessation rates by nearly 40% among young adults. This Is Quitting, designed specifically for ages 18-24, has already enrolled over 325,000 users with free, anonymous support including behavioral strategies and peer encouragement.
Discover how stigma and shame impact tobacco use and mental health treatment. Join experts from UCSF and UT Austin on May 27 for an essential masterclass exploring bias, health disparities, and practical strategies to reduce stigma within healthcare systems and communities. Register today for this transformative three-hour discussion.
Colorectal cancer screening now starts at age 45, down from 50. Early detection is crucial—colon cancer has no early symptoms but is preventable through screening. Native Americans face disproportionately higher rates, yet early detection catches precancerous polyps, resulting in 90% five-year survival rates versus 12% for late-stage diagnoses. Contact your provider today to schedule screening.
The USPSTF has released its final colorectal cancer screening recommendation in JAMA. The comprehensive package includes an evidence summary detailing reviewed studies, a modeling study explaining the analysis methodology, and a clinician summary for practical implementation. Share these resources with colleagues and explore other Task Force recommendations by subscribing to their email list.
Nearly 100 community members united over May 7th and 8th to revitalize Wrangell's cherished attractions and green spaces. This collaborative effort—involving city staff, volunteers, and Evergreen Elementary students—collected over 1,500 cigarette butts while teaching youth about environmental stewardship and personal accountability. Together, they demonstrated that many hands truly do make light work.
Discover how one Tribal elder advocates for smokefree living in her Wisconsin community. Virginia Chosa shares powerful insights about health, tradition, and family in multi-unit tribal housing, offering inspiration for smokefree initiatives on reservations nationwide.
Cigarette smoking accounts for 11.7% of U.S. healthcare spending—over $225 billion annually in 2014. Medicare and Medicaid covered more than half these costs, with Medicaid's burden rising 30% from 2010-2014. This substantial economic impact underscores the critical need for proven population-based smoking reduction interventions.
Join the California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program for the Journey of Wellness Conference on June 9 and 23, 2021. Attend free panel sessions focused on cancer prevention, survivorship, and cultural wellness in Native communities. Learn from experts, strengthen your support capacity, and receive workshop materials. Register now on Zoom.
Master brief tobacco interventions with this WHO-endorsed toolkit designed for primary care providers. Learn the evidence-based 5As model for patients ready to quit and the 5Rs framework to boost motivation. Discover essential strategies for tobacco control and secondhand smoke prevention integrated into routine practice.
Empower your clinical practice with the 5A and 2A tobacco intervention framework. This evidence-based pocket card, developed by leading health authorities, provides quick-reference strategies for counseling patients on smoking cessation during every patient encounter.
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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
