Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for Native people, yet our communities have the highest smoking rate nationally. Join #SacredBreathDay on November 5 to raise awareness, encourage healthy practices, and keep traditional tobacco sacred through commercial tobacco avoidance and cessation efforts.
Cherokee Nation is expanding its agribusiness sector by establishing a meat processing facility in Tahlequah. This initiative addresses food insecurity among tribal citizens, particularly elders and families in need, while creating jobs and supporting local farmers and ranchers through direct livestock purchasing and processing services.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by sharing your success stories! Whether you've graduated, started a new job, or achieved personal goals, we want to hear from you. All accomplishments matter—big or small. Submit written, audio, or video stories to inspire others and showcase the incredible strides made by American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initiative, has released groundbreaking resources for building equity into partnership networks. This comprehensive guide equips organizations with practical strategies to create more inclusive, effective collaborations. Access the webinar and extensive resources today to strengthen your network's commitment to health equity and community-centered approaches.
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the US, with particularly high rates among American Indians and Alaska Natives. COVID-19 has intensified these risks, as smokers face increased severity of illness. Join Dr. Brian King for an evidence-based webinar exploring tobacco-COVID connections and intervention strategies.
The President's Cancer Panel convenes virtual meetings this fall to examine COVID-19's impact on cancer screening for cervical, breast, colorectal, and lung cancers. These webcast sessions invite stakeholders and the public to participate and share insights on strengthening resilience and equity in cancer screening nationwide.
Michigan's American Indian communities face significant health disparities rooted in data gaps and systemic inequities. A powerful collaboration between state health agencies and tribal nations demonstrates how improved health data collection strengthens public health interventions, culturally responsive programs, and sustainable outcomes for Indigenous populations.
Join Cancer Connection Alaska's Virtual Health Forum on November 7, 2020, featuring Olympic Gold Medalist and cancer survivor Kikkan Randall. This inspiring event brings together patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals for meaningful conversations about cancer care and recovery. Register now at www.cancerconnectionak.org and share with your community.
Recent CDC data reveals that adults who smoke or have a smoking history face significantly increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness. The agency urges current smokers to quit immediately and emphasizes that FDA-approved medications and healthcare counseling can double quitting success rates. Contact 1-800-QUIT-NOW for support.
Join us for an essential conversation about HPV vaccines and cancer prevention. Learn how vaccination can prevent over 90% of HPV-related cancers and protect your family and community. Expert facilitators Dr. Jesse Nodora and Celena Donahue will answer your questions in this vital health discussion.
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Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference | LEARN MORE
Association of American Indian Physicians 2026 54th Annual Meeting and National Health Conference | Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark | Deadline to reserve hotel: 8/17/2026 | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | 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