Tobacco-related diseases devastate men's health, particularly those with low socioeconomic status. The SelfMade Health Network's new resource explores how smoking impacts lungs and heart, addressing critical cancer disparities. Download the comprehensive fact sheet to learn prevention strategies and improve men's wellness outcomes nationwide.
American Indian and Alaska Native communities face disproportionately high colon cancer rates. The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan launched a collaborative project in 2015 using community-based research and patient navigation to increase screening. Early results showed improved screening rates and earlier cancer detection among three tribal communities.
Dr. Susan Kansagra, North Carolina's Chronic Disease Director and NACDD Board President, challenges state programs to dismantle structural racism by advancing racial equity in chronic disease initiatives. Her guide provides actionable steps for professional development, data-driven implementation, and organizational policy assessment using racial equity frameworks.
Equip your healthcare teams with essential COVID-19 vaccination information using the CDC's comprehensive communication toolkit. Access ready-made materials designed to inform staff about vaccine safety, efficacy, and implementation strategies. These professional resources streamline your vaccination communication efforts, ensuring consistent, evidence-based messaging across your entire organization.
Cherokee Nation is expanding its agribusiness sector by establishing a meat processing facility in Tahlequah. This initiative addresses food insecurity among tribal citizens, particularly elders and families in need, while creating jobs and supporting local farmers and ranchers through direct livestock purchasing and processing services.
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the US, with particularly high rates among American Indians and Alaska Natives. COVID-19 has intensified these risks, as smokers face increased severity of illness. Join Dr. Brian King for an evidence-based webinar exploring tobacco-COVID connections and intervention strategies.
Recent CDC data reveals that adults who smoke or have a smoking history face significantly increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness. The agency urges current smokers to quit immediately and emphasizes that FDA-approved medications and healthcare counseling can double quitting success rates. Contact 1-800-QUIT-NOW for support.
The CDC will participate in the National Indian Health Board's All Tribes Call on July 23rd to share COVID-19 resources and support strategies. CDC officials will discuss available assistance and hear directly from tribal leaders about their communities' needs, challenges, and recommendations for improving pandemic response efforts in Indian Country.
Urban Indian Health Institute offers culturally tailored resources for discussing COVID-19 with Native youth. Their illustrated guide and trauma-informed fact sheet help caregivers navigate difficult conversations while building resilience. Free printed materials—posters, table displays, and banners—are available for tribal, urban, and rural clinics upon request.
Join Indian Health Service and Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health for a two-part Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall. Learn about COVID-19's current state, community-based responses, and key resources. Designed for public health professionals and frontline workers in Indian Country. Register now for April 22 & 29 at 2-3 pm EDT via Zoom.
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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
