Community health workers bridge cultural gaps in healthcare delivery, offering trusted guidance rooted in lived experience. They advocate for patients navigating complex systems, ensuring culturally appropriate care that respects individual beliefs. By connecting communities to resources and providers, CHWs transform healthcare into a collaborative journey toward wellness.
Discover how our innovative curriculum empowers individuals with mental health challenges and addictions through peer support. We're training lived-experience peers to help manage chronic physical health conditions while building essential self-management skills. Join our upcoming webinar exploring peer-led tobacco recovery strategies this late summer.
Discover essential insights into cancer survivorship in this informative webinar presented by Anne Willis, MA, with the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control. Learn practical strategies and expert guidance to navigate life after cancer treatment and optimize your health and wellness journey today.
Baton Rouge's Metro Council is set to vote in April on an ordinance banning smoking in bars and casinos. The proposal already has five of seven needed votes, though it faces opposition from some council members concerned about government overreach. The ban would affect casinos that contribute nearly $10 million annually to the city budget.
The National Native Network recently journeyed to the Catawba Indian Nation in South Carolina, capturing meaningful moments that celebrate this vibrant community's rich cultural heritage. These stunning photographs showcase the beauty, resilience, and traditions of the Catawba people, offering a glimpse into their extraordinary way of life and contemporary achievements.
The National Native Network presented to the United South & Eastern Tribes in South Carolina, marking their first formal meeting. NNN aims to connect resources with USET's health and wellness initiatives, leveraging communications platforms to promote tobacco cessation and cancer prevention across Indian Country.
Discover free, shareable signage resources for your location. Our no smoking signs—including outdoor versions and smoke-free area markers—are available for immediate download and use. Stay tuned as we expand our toolkit with updated designs. Perfect for campuses, businesses, and public spaces seeking effective smoke-free messaging.
Colorectal cancer is preventable through early screening, yet many don't know when to start. Alaska Natives should begin screening at 40; others at 50. While you can't change family history or genetics, you can control diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol use. Don't wait—talk to your provider about screening today.
Local youth at Toiyabe Indian Health Project in Bishop, California created a powerful tobacco PSA that earned them recognition at the prestigious Hack-ademy Awards. This statewide competition celebrates youth-developed anti-tobacco messages, highlighting the next generation's commitment to public health and community wellness through creative advocacy.
A groundbreaking Harvard and MIT study reveals how high-fat diets expand intestinal stem cells, increasing colon cancer risk. Researchers fed mice a diet 60% fat—triple typical amounts—causing 30-50% more body mass gain and significantly more intestinal tumors. The findings identify specific cellular mechanisms linking obesity to colorectal cancer, opening new drug development possibilities.
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National Network of Public Health Institutes Annual Conference | New Orleans, LA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Webinar | Truth Initiative presents Respira Vida: Stories, Science, and the Latino Journey with Nicotine | REGISTER HERE
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
