Living with COPD doesn't mean accepting poor breathing as inevitable. This comprehensive fact sheet reveals practical, evidence-based steps you can implement immediately to enhance lung function and reclaim your quality of life. Discover actionable strategies that empower you to breathe easier and thrive daily.
South Dakota's QuitLine boasts a remarkable 42.9% quit rate—significantly higher than the national average of 30.3%. Since 2002, it has served over 90,000 callers with free coaching, medications, and comprehensive support. The program continues ranking among the nation's most successful tobacco cessation services.
The POSITIVE study is an international clinical trial evaluating whether women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer can safely pause endocrine therapy to attempt pregnancy. Led by Dr. Ann Partridge, this groundbreaking research will enroll 500 women to determine if interrupting treatment for up to two years increases recurrence risk.
CBS Sunday Morning's special "Beyond Cancer" episode aired March 12, featuring Dr. Jon LaPook exploring groundbreaking research and survivor stories. Discover innovative diagnostic tools, including breath tests for cancer detection, and learn how treatment approaches are evolving toward more targeted care for patients.
Join us at the 37th Annual Traditional Indian Health Gathering this May in California to celebrate and restore our sacred healing practices. Reconnect with ancestral wisdom, strengthen community bonds, and illuminate the path forward together at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park.
Discover CDC's new National Tobacco Control Program State Fact Sheets! Explore an interactive U.S. map featuring state-specific tobacco burden data, CDC funding levels, and prevention impact. Learn how tobacco control programs reduce healthcare costs and save lives in your state and D.C.
Discover the latest from the National Native Network this March! Explore cancer summit insights, join our upcoming webinar with Cathy Edgerly, and hear Frank's inspiring quit story. Listen to our new podcast featuring Linda Burhansstipakov, browse helpful infographics, access valuable articles, and stay updated on upcoming events. Stay connected.
Leonard Nimoy's family opens up about his courageous battle with COPD, the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that affected the legendary Star Trek actor. Discover his inspiring story through an exclusive video preview and explore his official website to learn how this iconic figure confronted health challenges with dignity and resilience.
The CDC's Office on Smoking and Health releases new research analyzing retail sales trends from 2011-2015. While cigarette sales declined overall and e-cigarette sales surged significantly, convenience stores bucked the trend—conventional cigarette sales increased for the first time in a decade, still dominating e-cigarette sales.
The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership releases a follow-up report assessing progress from the 2016 CDC Cancer Summit focused on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Featuring updates from 13 participants across six CDC regions, the report evaluates action plan progress, new partnerships, and technical assistance needs since the summit.
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National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference | New Orleans, LA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
2026 National Council of Urban Indian Health Conference | Washington, D.C. | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Webinar | Behavioral Health and Tobacco Product Use: Addressing Disparities, Improving Outcomes | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium | Hosted by Great Plains Tribal Health | Great Plains Tribal Health is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Partners in Chronic Disease Prevention Symposium. Travel scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for a scholarship, please indicate so on the registration page and return all necessary documents by April 10, 2026. | ATTENDEE REGISTRATION | VENDOR REGISTRATION
