January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to prioritize women's health and preventive care. The American Indian Cancer Foundation provides essential resources and information to help communities understand cervical cancer risk factors, screening options, and treatment advances. Take action this month to support awareness and encourage early detection.
Join us April 5-7 in Albuquerque for free cancer support leadership training designed for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals. Learn relationship building, emotional support skills, and how to establish trust while starting cancer support groups. Travel scholarships available. Space is limited—register by March 13!
Discover the latest in Native community news and resources. This month features NNN's renewal, NCTOH abstract deadlines, webinar archives, Native American Day parade highlights, and Sealaska's smoke-free initiative. Stay connected with essential updates and opportunities shaping Native networks nationwide.
Smokers with mental health conditions face unique quit-smoking challenges: higher nicotine dependence, stronger withdrawal, and lower success rates. New research reveals that CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign, featuring real stories like Rebecca's depression journey, significantly increased quit attempts among this vulnerable population.
Join the 43rd annual Great American Smokeout on November 15, 2018. This event encourages smokers to quit—a critical goal since smoking remains America's leading preventable cause of death. With nearly two-thirds of smokers wanting to quit, effective counseling and medications can triple success rates. Call 800-QUIT-NOW for support.
In 2017, one in five U.S. adults used tobacco products, with 14% smoking cigarettes. Among users, 87% smoked combustible tobacco while 19% used multiple products. These findings underscore the critical need for evidence-based anti-tobacco strategies, smoke-free laws, and accessible cessation support.
The George Washington University Cancer Center now accepts applications for the second TEAM Training cohort, offering free, comprehensive training in equitable cancer care. This no-cost program provides guidance, tools, and resources for organizations implementing quality improvements in patient communication, health literacy, cultural sensitivity, and shared decision-making. Applications close January 9, 2019.
A groundbreaking new report from the AAMC and Association of American Indian Physicians reveals that American Indian and Alaska Native representation in medicine has stagnated despite decades of diversity efforts. The report identifies culturally responsive programs, mentorship, and financial support as crucial strategies to increase AI-AN physician workforce and address health disparities in Native communities nationwide.
Join public health professionals August 27-29 in Minneapolis for the 2019 National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Register now and submit abstracts by December 12, 2018. Explore best practices and policies to combat tobacco use, America's leading preventable cause of death. Visit nctoh.org today.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic earned the 2018 80% by 2018 National Achievement Award Grand Prize for exceptional dedication to cancer screening initiatives. Led by nursing professionals Kelli Guinn and Jessica Deaton, OKCIC advances colorectal cancer prevention through innovative programs serving underserved populations and improving health outcomes.
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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
