Join talking circles with CDC and fellow Native youth (ages 18-22) to shape the Eagle Books series. Share cultural insights on injury and violence prevention. Minimal time commitment with full travel, lodging, and meal coverage provided. Influence culturally appropriate public health resources while gaining real research experience.
U.S. adolescents significantly overestimate peer tobacco use, especially e-cigarettes. This perception gap, driven by social norm susceptibility, correlates with increased youth tobacco engagement. Public education campaigns addressing actual prevalence rates can denormalize tobacco use and reduce adolescent adoption among vulnerable populations.
Four Native Americans from Michigan tribes share powerful stories about quitting commercial tobacco. Valorie Glazier, Kimberly Leapley, Jacques LeBlanc, and Christopher Polasky inspire peers to quit smoking through personal testimonies. The American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program offers free nicotine replacement therapy and culturally tailored support at 1-855-372-0037.
Quit smoking with free support! The Michigan Tobacco Quitline offers complimentary nicotine gum, patches, and lozenges through May 31. American Indians can call 1-855-372-0037 anytime for personalized coaching, setting quit dates, and creating individualized plans. Coaching increases success rates five times over quitting cold turkey.
This Monday, commit to quitting smoking with a personalized plan designed to keep you focused and in control. A bit of preparation goes a long way. Native American quit coaches are standing by to help. Call 1-855-372-0037 today and start your journey toward a smoke-free life.
The tobacco industry spends over 75% of its marketing budget at the point of sale, keeping cigarettes and smokeless tobacco cheap and highly visible. New FTC reports reveal price discounts and promotional allowances dominate spending, accounting for nearly 96% of total marketing expenditures. These tactics undermine tobacco control policies and target price-sensitive consumers.
Discover how CDC-funded national networks are tackling tobacco disparities. Hear from leaders at ASTHO, Nuestras Voces, Geographic Health Equity Alliance, and National Native Network as they discuss their groundbreaking work and reveal how state health departments can forge powerful partnerships to advance tobacco control efforts.
Jerilyn Lebeau-Church, Chief Executive Officer of the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board, was recently featured on Oyate Today, a culturally significant program reaching Native American communities across the Northern Plains through partnership with Native Sun News Today and KOTA TV.
Join the GPTCHB 2018 Cancer Symposium May 16-17 in Rapid City, SD! The Great Plains Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative and GP-BCCEDP invite healthcare professionals to this essential event featuring expert presentations and networking opportunities. Health Literacy Training follows on May 17th. Travel scholarships available—register today!
March's National Native Network newsletter delivers vital health initiatives and resources. Explore Josh Hudson's competitive leadership enrollment, archived webinars on nicotine cessation, Sitka's Tobacco 21 progress, and preventive cancer awareness campaigns. Discover how communities nationwide are prioritizing wellness and sustainable health practices for Native populations.
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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
