Discover the Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship—two $5,000 awards for college and graduate students demonstrating exceptional community service and creative arts initiatives reducing tobacco use. Applicants must attend accredited U.S. institutions. Applications close April 30, 2016. Perfect for passionate students combining activism with artistic talent.
CDC's Tips campaign continues proving its power three years after launch. The federally funded anti-smoking initiative reached 1.8 million smokers, convincing 104,000 to quit permanently. Featuring real stories from former smokers battling smoking-related diseases, Tips remains cost-effective against the tobacco industry's massive advertising spend, saving lives and money.
Cullman Regional Medical Center launches its Breathe Better campaign, becoming 100% smoke- and tobacco-free January 1, 2017. The comprehensive policy prohibits smoking and all tobacco products on CRMC properties for patients, visitors, and employees. This initiative aims to create a healing environment while addressing Cullman County's elevated smoking rates through community health leadership and cessation support programs.
West Des Moines has officially banned smoking in all 29 city parks. The City Council passed the ordinance Monday night, prohibiting cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes. Violators face $100 fines. Officials say the ban promotes healthier lifestyles, particularly for children. Informational signs will soon appear throughout the parks.
Growing numbers of children are discovering yoga's transformative benefits. Research shows this ancient practice reduces stress, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms while improving flexibility and focus. Schools and clinical settings increasingly recognize yoga's potential to enhance both physical health and emotional well-being in kids, making it a powerful tool for childhood development and resilience.
Discover funding opportunities designed specifically for Indian Tribes through CNCS national service programs. Senior Corps and AmeriCorps offer grants to address community challenges, support volunteers age 55+, and tackle disaster services, education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, health, and veteran support in underserved Native American communities.
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.
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NACDD Webinar/Event Communicating About Cancer Program Successes | WEBINAR | WORKSHOP
UV Safety Awareness Month | Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Toolkit | LEARN MORE
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
