The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc. is hiring a Public Health Specialist. This role demands a bachelor's degree in nursing, exercise science, health education, or health promotion, with a master's degree preferred. Visit www.itcmi.org or call 906-632-6896 for details and to apply today.
Discover how to build effective coalitions around your critical issues. This week's webinar featuring Julie Villa offers invaluable strategies for assembling teams and workgroups. Learn proven coalition-building techniques and access this essential resource today. Have questions? Julie Villa is ready to help at julie.villa@crihb.org.
Gain practical clinical experience through the IHS Extern Program. Work alongside clinicians in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, earning competitive salaries or stipends. Applications open December 1, 2015, deadline January 15, 2016. U.S. citizens enrolled in eligible health profession programs with 2.0+ GPA qualify. Apply via USAJOBS today.
Chris Cooper from the National Native Network recently appeared on Native America Calling to address a critical health issue: commercial tobacco use among American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Discover insights from this important discussion about tobacco's impact on indigenous populations and potential solutions.
Join the Detroit Urban Research Center's CBPR Partnership Academy for year-long, fully-funded training in Community-Based Participatory Research. Work alongside experienced mentors in collaborative teams to build skills in eliminating health inequities. Twelve teams selected annually. Apply by February 15, 2016.
Clear communication saves lives. This guide transforms public health jargon into everyday language, helping you reach broader audiences. Learn practical techniques for simplifying CDC materials: write shorter sentences, use active voice, and choose common words. Discover how rewording—not just substituting terms—makes health information truly accessible to everyone.
A groundbreaking study reveals that higher cigarette taxes significantly reduce infant mortality rates. Researchers found that each dollar-per-pack tax increase could prevent over 750 infant deaths annually. Since smoking during pregnancy causes low birthweight, premature birth, and other serious complications, making cigarettes more expensive effectively protects vulnerable newborns and saves lives.
More than 1 in 4 American Indian and Alaska Native adults smoke cigarettes—26%, which is 1.5 times higher than the US average. Smoking links to 6 of the 10 leading causes of death in AI/AN communities. Discover the full infographic revealing these critical health disparities.
The National Native Network convened in Sacramento to advance critical health initiatives for Native American communities. Representatives from Indian and Alaska Native organizations nationwide collaborated with government agencies, focusing on reducing commercial tobacco use and addressing cancer health disparities affecting AI/AN populations through combined efforts.
The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable invites submissions for the prestigious 2016 80% by 2018 National Achievement Awards. This competitive recognition program celebrates success stories advancing colorectal cancer screening rates. Organizations demonstrating excellence in reaching 80% screening compliance among adults over 50 are encouraged to apply and showcase their impactful initiatives.
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Michigan Premier Public Health Conference | Blue Water Convention Center, Port Huron, Michigan | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
37th Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference | Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, Florida | 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