Wrangell's April 2018 Health Fair brought community members together to celebrate tobacco-free living. Partnership for a Tobacco Free Southeast Alaska shared inspiring quit-smoking stories, discussed e-cigarette targeting of youth, and highlighted cigarette butts as toxic waste. Attendees captured their victories through photos while learning vital health information.
Dr. Jennifer Weiss at University of Wisconsin-Madison is tackling low colorectal cancer screening rates through innovative research. By implementing health maintenance alerts and centralized scheduling systems, she's increased screening rates from 65% to 80%. Her toolkit promises to help health systems nationwide prevent more colorectal cancer deaths.
Join us November 24 for an exclusive webinar on the innovative Keep It Sacred Quitline Resource. Clinical Director Dr. Amy V. Lukowski from National Jewish Health will share tobacco cessation strategies specifically designed for American Indian communities. Register today for this vital 3-4 pm session and take the first step toward healthier outcomes.
Tribes across North America unite for the Great American Smoke-Out! Explore the interactive map showcasing tribal events and initiatives dedicated to tobacco cessation and wellness. Join the movement by submitting your community's event details to NNN@itcmi.org. Together, we're building healthier Native American and Alaska Native communities.
Join CDC and state partners on November 17 for an interactive webinar on boosting Youth Tobacco Survey participation in schools. Learn strategies to enhance tobacco prevention program design and implementation while addressing school participation challenges. Register today for this collaborative discussion.
Join the American Cancer Society for critical insights on breast cancer early detection. Discover newly released screening guidelines during this professional development call today at 2pm CST. Dial 888-512-3142 and enter code 01726298# to participate in this essential healthcare conversation.
Join us Tuesday, November 10 at 1 pm EST for an exclusive mini webinar on exemplary primary care practices. Discover how primary care doctors can advance the NCCRT 80% by 2018 initiative. Learn practical strategies from our resource document designed to transform healthcare delivery. Pre-register now to secure your spot.
Attending any of these upcoming events? Have other events to share? Let us know! Email us at NNN@ITCMI.ORG to share your event information or to get on our list serve for event updates.
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