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FACT SHEET – Cancer FAQ Sheet for American Indians and Alaska Natives

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released this Cancer FAQ Sheet for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Feel free to share the .pdf above or the .jpg image below among your community. CLICK HERE FOR JPG GRAPHIC.

Admiring the Fighters GPTCHB Cancer Infographic

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, knowing what to expect and making plans to proceed can help create a less stressful situation. The Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board has developed this infographic to help guide folks who may have questions about cancer prevention and cancer diagnosis. Feel free to […]

NNN Represented at Fifth Annual Alaska Plants as Food and Medicine Symposium

By Tammy Meissner, SEARHC Health Educator ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Fifth Annual Alaska Plants as Food and Medicine Symposium was held in Anchorage on September 11 – 13. This year’s theme was “Preserving Our Bounty.” My dad, a Tlingit Elder, and I felt honored for the opportunity to network with other stakeholders who use and […]

Save the Date: CDC to Release new Vital Signs Report on Tobacco-Related Cancers

On November 10, 2016, CDC will release a report about tobacco-related cancers, emphasizing the burden of cancers and cancer deaths associated with tobacco, and highlighting opportunities for comprehensive cancer and tobacco control to prevent tobacco use and cancer. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths. Tobacco use can cause more […]

CRIHB Develops CHANGE Toolkit

This document is an adaption of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Community Health Assessment aNd Group Evaluation (CHANGE) Action Guide: Building a Foundation of Knowledge to prioritize Community Needs. This document shifted the information in the CHANGE Action Guide to provide guidance for tribes, tribal health programs, and tribal organizations in implementing […]

NNN Webinar Archive: “Did our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health.”

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The National Native Network held their regular technical assistance webinar series on Monday, October 31, 2016 titled “Did Our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health” presented by Kerry Hawk Lessard, MAA, Executive Director of Native American Lifelines of Baltimore. By the end of the webinar, participants […]

ACS Opportunity – Primary Care Manager

The American Cancer Society is recruiting qualified candidates for an open position Health Systems Manager – Primary Care. The individual will be responsible for managing relationships with primary care systems including primary care associations, and Community-based entities such as health center networks, health worker networks, Community health representatives like Native American and tribal health, primary […]

You Don’t Have to Quit Alone

By: Tammi Meissner, SEARHC Health Educator WRANGELL, Alaska – Don tried his first cigarette at 17 and experimented with cigarettes because he didn’t want to be an “outcast” from his older friend who smoked. Eventually, Don was smoking 8-10 cigarettes a day and at the age of 29 he decided to quit. He was a […]

NNN Webinar: “Did Our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health”

The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: Did Our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health Date: Monday, October 31, 2016 Time: 3 – 4 PM, EDT REGISTER NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7150039831119036932 Presenter: […]

DIGITAL STORIES – 4 Digital Stories and Discussion Guides on Commercial Tobacco in Navajo Ceremonial Settings

This educational video series depicted traditional Navajo healers’ views on the history, role, and impact of commercial tobacco in ceremonial settings, as well as solutions and policies for controlling the use of commercial tobacco within these settings, is now available online. These free videos and corresponding discussion guides can be used by health educators, community […]

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