The National Native Network's April 2016 Newsletter highlights major initiatives including presentations at USET and the NIHB Tribal Public Health Summit, a comprehensive Tribal Tobacco Tax Survey, and announced keynote speakers for the 2016 CDC AI/AN Cancer Summit. Discover how communities are returning to tradition to support tobacco cessation efforts.
Discover the latest updates from the National Native Network in our April newsletter. Explore exclusive insights, community highlights, and important announcements designed to strengthen connections across Native communities. Stay informed about upcoming events, resources, and initiatives driving positive change. Access the full newsletter now to stay engaged with our growing network.
Master two evidence-based tobacco cessation programs—Second Wind and Kaiser Permanente—in this intensive two-day training led by Certified Trainer Lou Moerner. Held May 3-4, 2016, in Bishop, California, this free workshop is limited to 30 participants. Learn practical strategies to help clients quit smoking successfully.
Native Americans are reclaiming tobacco's sacred roots. For generations, tribes used traditional tobacco ceremonially and medicinally. Today, many are rejecting commercial cigarettes and reconnecting with spiritual traditions, finding motivation to quit through cultural identity, family support, and the recognition that tobacco—like Mother Earth—deserves respect.
Celebrate National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (April 10-16) with MCC's comprehensive toolkit. Access sample articles, ready-to-use data, exclusive resources, and social media posts designed for easy sharing. Perfect for newsletters and community outreach. Promote within your organization and share your impact with MCC's cochairs team.
This longitudinal study reveals critical insights into Indigenous youth smoking patterns, highlighting that female adolescents smoke at higher rates than males. Family warmth and support emerge as protective factors against occasional smoking, while depression symptoms increase frequent smoking risk. Understanding these predictors is essential for developing culturally-sensitive interventions.
Research reveals compelling evidence: abrupt smoking cessation outperforms gradual reduction. A randomized controlled trial of 697 smokers found 49% achieved four-week abstinence with abrupt quitting versus 39% with gradual cessation. At six months, success rates were 22% versus 15.5%. Even smokers preferring gradual reduction succeeded better with abrupt approaches, challenging conventional wisdom about personalized quit strategies.
The tobacco industry spent nearly $9.5 billion marketing deadly products in 2013—over $25 million daily. While cigarette spending slightly declined, smokeless tobacco marketing surged 15 percent. Price discounts dominate these campaigns, targeting price-sensitive youth. Urgent action required: raise tobacco taxes, ban discounts, and fund counter-marketing campaigns to protect children's health.
Big tobacco companies wield surprising political power across America's statehouses. Despite their tarnished image, firms like Altria and Reynolds maintain hundreds of lobbyists nationwide, spending millions to block cigarette taxes and defend e-cigarettes. Their influence machine defeats most regulations, making incremental reform nearly impossible for health advocates.
The National Native Network hosted a compelling webinar on gambling's health impacts, featuring Isaiah Brokenleg from the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. Attendees learned about theoretical wins, smoke-free preferences, and distinctions between commercial and traditional tobacco, gaining essential knowledge for community health advocacy.
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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
