CDC Feature Article for Pride Month Focuses on Reducing Smoking within the LGBTQ+ Community

CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) has released a new feature article on smoking and tobacco use in the LGBTQ+ community.  The article offers information on how everyone can help reduce smoking among LGBTQ+ people year-round. About 1 in every 5 lesbian/gay/bisexual adults smoke cigarettes, and that number may be as high as 1 […]

Circle of Life Curriculum | Module 5: End of Life

Below are resources from Module 5 of our Circle of Life Curriculum. Module 5:  End of Life The National Native Network, the American Indian Cancer Foundation, and the Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention are partnering to host a seven-part webinar series focused on sharing important cancer information with health system staff.  What […]

Smoking and COVID-19

From Smokefree.gov https://smokefree.gov/quit-smoking/smoking-and-covid19 COVID-19 has many people feeling stressed, alone, or worried about their health.  It’s a lot to deal with if you’re trying to stop smoking ro stay smokefree if you used to smoke.  But not smoking (or using any tobacco products) is one of the best ways to protect and improve your health. […]

Circle of Life Curriculum | Module 4: Palliative Care

Below are resources from Module 3 of our Circle of Life Curriculum. Module 4:  Palliative Care The National Native Network, the American Indian Cancer Foundation, and the Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention are partnering to host a seven-part webinar series focused on sharing important cancer information with health system staff.  What is […]

Circle of Life Curriculum | Module 3: Treatment

Below are resources from Module 3 of our Circle of Life Curriculum. Module 3:  Treatment The National Native Network, the American Indian Cancer Foundation, and the Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention are partnering to host a seven-part webinar series focused on sharing important cancer information with health system staff.  What is the […]

Four sovereign tribal casinos have chosen to reopen with 100% smoke-free indoor policies

From Americans for Non Smokers Rights and Breathe Easy with $mokefree Casinos. These are the first smoke-free casinos in Michigan: Island Resort & Casino Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge Odawa Casino Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel As sovereign tribal casino properties (not subject to state law), the leadership of each of these casinos are adopting […]

Circle of Life Curriculum | Module 2: Healthy Habits and Cancer Screening

Below are resources from Module 2 of our Circle of Life Curriculum. Module 2:  Healthy Habits and Cancer Screening The National Native Network, the American Indian Cancer Foundation, and the Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention are partnering to host a seven-part webinar series focused on sharing important cancer information with health system […]

Circle of Life Curriculum | Module 1: Cancer Types

Below are resources from Module 1 of our Circle of Life Curriculum. Module 1:  Cancer Types The National Native Network, the American Indian Cancer Foundation, and the Indian Health Service Health Promotion and Disease Prevention are partnering to host a seven-part webinar series focused on sharing important cancer information with health system staff. To register, […]

Circle of Life Cancer Education: Giving Voice to American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

CLICK HERE FOR FULL PDF By Valerie Eschiti 2013, Journal of Cancer Education ABSTRACT The Circle of Life (COL) was first developed in 1991 as a breast health program through a partnership between the American Cancer Society and a committee of lay and professional volunteers in Oklahoma with representation from Oklahoma American Indian tribal communities.  […]

CTCCCP Cancer Survivorship Webinar Series

The California Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Control Program presents:  “Cancer Survivorship Webinar Series” Click links below to register. May 27, 2020, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (PST)Alternative and Complimentary Treatments to Prescription Pain Management for Cancer Survivors June 3, 2020, 12 – 1 p.m. (PST)Cancer Survivorship:  Cancer Survivor Education and Wellness Initiatives for American Indian and […]
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NIHB presents National Tribal Health Conference | Sheraton Grand at Wildhorse Pass in Chandler, Arizona | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

75 Years Later:  The Impact of the 1950 Papers on Smoking and Lung Cancer | This symposium will celebrate the achievements that have occurred over the past 75 years in the fields of tobacco control, lung cancer epidemiology and causal inference.  Two seminal papers on lung cancer and smoking initiated these three areas of scholarship in 1950.  Since then, significant public health, policy, and research contributions have been made by scholars around the world.  In this symposium, speakers will highlight such accomplishments and present their current research in these fields. | DOWNLOAD FLIER | REGISTER HERE

Association of American Indian Physicians 53rd Annual Meeting | Hyatt Regency Seattle in Seattle, Washington | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

National Lung Cancer Screening Day | Now in its fourth year, this initiative is kpowered by a dynamic collaboration among the American Cancer Society's National Lung Cancer Roundtable, GO2 for Lung Cancer, the Radiology Health Equity Coalition, and the American College of Radiology. | LEARN MORE