The Truth Initiative is awarding grants up to $20,000 to community colleges and minority-serving institutions adopting tobacco-free policies. This 17-month program supports comprehensive smoke-free campus initiatives. Two informational webinars are scheduled for August 16 and September 14 at 3 p.m. ET. Applications close October 11, 2017.
The FDA announced a comprehensive tobacco regulation plan targeting addiction at its core. By lowering nicotine levels in cigarettes to non-addictive amounts and encouraging safer alternatives, the agency aims to prevent 5.6 million young people from dying prematurely due to tobacco use while helping current smokers quit.
Discover the July 2017 National Native Network Newsletter featuring exclusive updates on NNN's presence at Spirit of Eagles, access to archived webinars, the latest AICTP developments, and critical CDC reports. Stay informed on Native community initiatives and health insights. Download your copy today to stay connected with essential resources and updates.
America's smoking crisis has become a stark class divide. While wealthier, educated Americans quit smoking at historic rates, poorer communities struggle with addiction. Rural residents face lung cancer diagnoses 18-20 percent higher than city dwellers. Cigarette companies now target lower-income populations, while funding for cessation programs dwindles. Smoking has transformed from a universal problem into an invisible one for privileged Americans.
Discover essential health insights in the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan's Summer 2017 Women's Wellness Newsletter. Explore cancer prevention strategies, traditional teachings, radiation exposure information, and nutritious recipes designed specifically for Native American women. Stay informed about vital wellness topics while connecting with community events and resources.
A troubling CDC report reveals cancer death rates are falling faster in urban areas than rural America. While rural regions have fewer new cancer cases, they experience higher mortality rates—particularly for preventable cancers like colorectal and cervical. Health providers can bridge this gap through screening promotion, lifestyle interventions, and community coalitions.
The American Cancer Society, CDC, and National Association of Chronic Disease Directors invite you to a Digital Storytelling Workshop. Learn to craft compelling narratives about your cancer control initiatives across four online sessions in August and September. Limited to 40 participants. Register by July 31.
Research shows long, gentle outdoor walks significantly boost mood and reduce anxiety compared to treadmill workouts or indoor activities. Austrian scientists discovered that hiking in nature's settings—whether majestic mountains or nearby woodland paths—provides superior mental health benefits. The key: enjoyable, sustainable exercise beats intense, brief workouts people abandon.
Prenatal exposure to secondhand smoke may permanently damage lung development, according to new research. Scientists exposed pregnant mice to secondhand smoke, then monitored their offspring into adulthood. Results showed lasting changes in lung function and structure, particularly in males, with altered genes linked to emphysema risk.
Western Michigan University partners with the CDC to develop culturally competent healthcare curriculum for Native American communities. The initiative addresses health disparities in Type 2 Diabetes and tobacco use while centering historical trauma, cultural resilience, and community voices in professional education.
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