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Reclaiming our Tobacco Through Tobacco Policy: Passing of the Navajo Nitch’ Éí Bee Ííná – Air is Life Act of 2021

The Navajo Nation marks a historic milestone with the Air is Life Act of 2021, championing tobacco control and cultural reclamation. Join Hershel Clark, MPH, as he shares insights on this groundbreaking legislation and its impact on community health and sovereignty.

WEBINAR: Smoke-Free Tribal Housing Policies

Join the National Native Network and Indian Health Service Clinical Support Center for an accredited webinar on smoke-free tribal housing policies. Learn to identify smoking risks in multi-unit housing, examine policy options, and locate community awareness resources. Perfect for healthcare professionals serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

WEBINAR: Smoke-Free Tribal Housing Policies

Join the National Native Network and Indian Health Service for an accredited webinar on smoke-free tribal housing policies. Learn to identify smoking risks, examine policy options, and locate community awareness resources. March 30, 2022, 3-4 p.m. EDT. Free registration available for healthcare professionals serving Native communities.

Trends in Secondhand Smoke Exposure, 2011-2018: Impact and Implications of Expanding Serum Cotinine Range

A CDC study reveals expanding serum cotinine measurement criteria doubles estimated secondhand smoke exposure among U.S. nonsmokers. Despite progress from 2011-2018, significant disparities persist, with children, minorities, and low-income populations facing disproportionate risks. Evidence-based protective strategies remain essential.

CDC: New Web Content to Help People Use Quit-Smoking Medicines

The CDC's Office on Smoking and Health has launched new web content helping people quit smoking by selecting from seven FDA-approved medicines. These comprehensive pages explain each medicine's benefits, drawbacks, and side effects, plus strategies for managing withdrawal symptoms. Personalized guidance matches individual preferences to optimal cessation medicine choices for lasting success.

Smokefree Tribal Casinos Petition

Tribal casinos are reversing smokefree protections under the guise of COVID-19 recovery. We're urging the National Congress of American Indians to champion smokefree indoor air standards before more gaming establishments permit smoking indoors. Join our petition supporting Tribal public health leadership and protecting casino workers and patrons from secondhand smoke exposure.

COMMENTARY: Supports smoking ban for Cherokee casinos

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has maintained a smoke-free policy at its two casinos since May 2020 with excellent results. Now, enrolled tribal members are pushing tribal council to formally enshrine this ban into law, recognizing the benefits this change has brought to their gaming facilities.

Smokefree Stories with Virginia Chosa

Discover how one Tribal elder advocates for smokefree living in her Wisconsin community. Virginia Chosa shares powerful insights about health, tradition, and family in multi-unit tribal housing, offering inspiration for smokefree initiatives on reservations nationwide.

Smoke Free Toolkit for Businesses

Discover how to implement campus-wide smoke-free policies that boost employee health and productivity while reducing business costs. This comprehensive toolkit from Greater Flint Health Coalition and Commit to Fit helps organizations create healthier workplaces and improve community wellness outcomes.

CDC TIPS Military Campaign Materials

The CDC launched targeted campaign materials on December 3, 2020, to reach military personnel and veterans through the Tips From Former Smokers initiative. Featuring powerful stories like Nathan M. and Michael P., both tribal members and veterans affected by smoking-related illness, these resources address tobacco use during significant military holidays and observances.
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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

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference | Boston, MA | LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Jiimaan Journey | LEARN MORE

Great Lakes Area Tribal Public Health Conference | LEARN MORE