USPSTF Expands Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF, Task Force) has expanded the criteria for lung cancer screening.  The updated final recommendations have lowered the age at which screening starts from 55 to 50 years and have reduced the criterion regarding smoking history from 30 to 20 pack-years. “This is great news because it means that […]

Scholarship opportunity for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Pacific Islander youth leaders

From:  The Healthline & Prevention Institute Stronger Scholarship PI partners on the Stronger Scholarship, which will award three $7,000 scholarships to young health equity changemakers Young people are actively changing the world.  They bring new ideas, strategies, and perspectives to issues our communities have been struggling to overcome for decades.  Young people are taking to […]

Supporting the Immune System Through Physical Activity & Nutrition

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board presents a webinar: Supporting the Immune System Through Physical Activity & Nutrition Thursday, March 11, 2021 1 p.m. MST Presented by: Sean Hollearn, GPGHW Program Manager Exercise Physiologist, Holistic Life Coach Welcome to our community health webinar hosted by our new program manager Sean Hollearn.  This month, he discusses […]

Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Use Among Adult Workers — United States, 2017-2018

CDC’s National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health’s Respiratory Health Division, in collaboration with CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, is releasing the following tobacco-related article in the journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. An estimated 5.3 million U.S. workers currently used e-cigarettes during 2017-2018 Among an estimated 156 million U.S. workers, and estimated 3.4% […]

GPTLHB CRC Education Materials

Great Plains Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative developed various educational materials about colorectal cancer.  These educational materials are available for you to use in your community.  If you have any questions or concerns, call 605-721-1922. CLICK HERE

Receipt of and Spending on Cessation Medication Among U.S. Adults With Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance, 2010 and 2017

CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health released the following tobacco-related article in the journal, Public Health Reports. Receipt of and Spending on Cessation Medication Among U.S. Adults With Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance, 2010 and 2017 Studies examining the use of smoking cessation treatment and related spending among enrollees with employer-sponsored health insurance are dated and limited […]

The Role of Quitlines in Commercial (Commercial) Tobacco Cessation

CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health released the following supplement in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The Role of Quitlines in (Commercial) Tobacco Cessation Released to coincide with today’s launch of the 10th year of CDC’s Tips from Former Smokers campaign, this CDC-sponsored supplement disseminates scientific research on how quitlines provide support for cessation, […]

CTCCCP March Colorectal Cancer Social Media Awareness Event and Talking Circle

From California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program: March is colorectal cancer awareness month.  Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American Indians and Alaska Natives.  This year the California Rural Indian Health Board and the California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Coalition will have a social media competition during March to […]

IHS Health Promotion/Disease Prevention | Sacred Circle of Tobacco Virtual Training

Thursday, March 18, 2021 12 – 4 p.m. ET Description: The Sacred Circle of Tobacco is designed to engage youth in taking lead roles to bring awareness of the traditional use of sacred tobacco.  This training will prepare adult mentors/individuals on strategies to recruit and train youth, serve as a supportive mentor, and to facilitate […]

Tobacco Cessation Info Change Packet

Download the Million Hearts Tobacco Change Packet here: https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/tools-protocols/action-guides/tobacco-change-package/index.html Tobacco Cessation Change Package On This Page: What is the Tobacco Cessation Change Package? How Should We Use the Tobacco Cessation Change Package? Spread the Word Learn More Tobacco dependence is a chronic, relapsing condition that often requires repeated intervention and long-term support.  Future smoking-related illnesses, […]
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