Eugene Giago, program coordinator for the Great Plains Good Health and Wellness Program, received the Area/Regional Impact Award from the National Indian Health Board. An Oglala Sioux Tribe member, Giago champions holistic wellness across tribal nations, blending Lakota traditions with health initiatives promoting nutritious foods, physical activity, and tobacco reduction throughout the Great Plains region.
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan seeks a Comprehensive Cancer Coordinator for their Health Education & Chronic Disease department. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and generous paid leave. Lead cancer prevention initiatives, coordinate training, and manage budgets. Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Public Health preferred. Valid driver's license and travel capability essential.
American Indian and Alaska Native cancer survivors are thriving. Data from over 1,100 participants in NACR's NACES program reveals that most survivors report excellent, good, or okay quality of life across physical, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Despite access challenges, our people are transitioning from patients to survivors to thrivers, honoring ancestral strength.
Indigenous Pink Day raises critical awareness about breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death among American Indian and Alaska Native women. This national campaign on October 19th encourages communities to wear pink, share on social media, get screened, and support the American Indian Cancer Foundation's mission to eliminate cancer disparities through education and early detection.
November marks lung cancer awareness month—a vital opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and support patients and survivors. The GW Cancer Center has released an updated Social Media Toolkit featuring evidence-informed strategies, pre-written posts, and essential resources to strengthen your communication efforts.
The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board secured CDC funding to provide breast and cervical cancer screening across 17 tribes in four states. With $821,435 in first-year funding, the program addresses disproportionately high cancer rates among American Indian women through evidence-based interventions, diagnostic services, and treatment referrals through 2022.
The National Institutes of Health is funding research to advance scientific understanding of sexual and gender minority populations' health needs. This opportunity supports studies examining lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex communities, aiming to improve health interventions and services for these diverse groups.
You've slipped up while quitting smoking—that doesn't mean you've failed. Relapses are normal; most successful quitters slip 7-10 times before quitting for good. Use this setback as a learning opportunity. Identify your triggers, try new coping strategies, and recommit Monday. You're still in the game.
The GW Cancer Center unveils a groundbreaking patient navigation resource designed to help cancer programs reduce disparities and improve care access. This CDC-funded roadmap equips professionals with tools to conduct community needs assessments, identify care barriers, and establish effective patient navigation processes. Download your copy today.
A UCLA study reveals that a single nicotine-containing e-cigarette triggers increased adrenaline levels in healthy nonsmokers' hearts, while nicotine-free versions produce no such effect. Using heart rate variability measurements, researchers found that nicotine exposure creates cardiac patterns associated with increased heart attack risk, challenging assumptions about e-cigarette safety.
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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
