September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Discover our new evidence-based Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign on the Cancer Control TAP website. Access best practices for effective communication, strategies for reaching diverse audiences, and comprehensive resources to elevate your prostate cancer awareness efforts today.
Discover your cancer risk today. The CDC's new My Family Health Portrait: Cancer app helps you collect family health history and assess your risk for breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers. Learn actionable steps to protect your health and discuss prevention strategies with your healthcare provider.
Exciting career opportunities are now available! The California Rural Indian Health Board seeks Project Coordinators and a Behavioral Health Manager. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is hiring a Director of Practice Improvement & Consulting. Apply today or share these positions with your network. Join organizations dedicated to rural health and mental wellbeing excellence.
Join us at the "By the Sea" Arts and Seafood Festival August 11-12, 2023! SEARHC will share vital information on ocean pollution from cigarette butts and vape pods, smoking cessation resources, and HPV vaccination education. Connect with us to learn how these issues impact your health and our community.
E-cigarette exposures among children have surged 32 percent, with most cases involving children under five. A few drops of liquid nicotine can be lethal. Parents must store vapes securely in lockboxes, avoid flavored products, and call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222 if exposure occurs.
Join leading experts for an in-depth exploration of tobacco treatment innovation within justice systems. This webinar examines evidence-based practices, systemic barriers, and actionable recommendations for improving access to care for incarcerated populations. Featuring insights from UC San Francisco, NASMHPD, and correctional health leaders. Register today.
Discover how traditional Indigenous foods strengthen immunity. Join NIHB's August 9 webinar as Marley Fisher explores nutrition, lifestyle factors, and ancestral knowledge supporting immune health. Learn omega-3's anti-inflammatory role and nutrition's impact on chronic disease susceptibility. Perfect for health professionals and Tribal programs.
The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation invites innovative community-based intervention concepts addressing lung cancer disparities for Indigenous populations. Multiyear grants will pilot models improving access to care across the continuum—from early detection through survivorship. Submit proposals by September 29, 2023. Selected applicants advance to full application by October's end.
The CDC Foundation released updated Data Briefs tracking e-cigarette sales from January 2018 through June 2023. These comprehensive briefs detail national and state trends, including top-selling brands, market share, and dollar sales by product and flavor type. Access the full reports on the CDC Foundation website.
The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation seeks innovative community-based interventions to reduce lung cancer disparities for Indigenous populations. Multiyear grants will pilot models improving access to care across detection, diagnosis, palliative care, and survivorship. Deadline: September 29, 2023. Maximum 3-page concepts welcome.
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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