Discover the sacred significance of traditional tobacco in Anishinaabe culture. Join Lori Gambardella, Traditional Medicine Supervisor, for an in-depth webinar exploring tobacco's origin story, ceremonial offerings, and distinctions from commercial products. Perfect for healthcare professionals serving Native communities.
Join Mayo Clinic and Truth Initiative for the 2025 Nicotine Dependence Conference in Phoenix (March 27-29). Explore cutting-edge tobacco science, treatment innovations, and policy implications with healthcare professionals. Perfect for physicians, specialists, dentists, and allied health workers committed to reducing tobacco dependence and improving public health outcomes.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a landmark report addressing tobacco-related health disparities. While overall tobacco use has declined, significant disparities persist across racial and ethnic groups. The 35th Surgeon General report examines disparities in tobacco use patterns, industry targeting, and policies needed to eliminate tobacco-related disease and death for all Americans.
Join Clinton Isham on December 4th for an essential webinar on implementing smokefree policies in Tribal communities. Learn how to examine current tobacco prevention initiatives, identify key policy components, and utilize the Smokefree Tribal Policy Guide. Perfect for healthcare professionals serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Youth tobacco use has reached a historic 25-year low, with current use declining by an estimated 550,000 students during 2023-2024, primarily due to decreased e-cigarette use. However, approximately 2.25 million middle and high school students still report current tobacco product use, with persistent disparities across racial and ethnic groups requiring targeted prevention efforts.
Join the FDA and NIH on October 21 for a groundbreaking public meeting on smoking cessation innovation. Featuring expert presentations and panel discussions on clinical perspectives, development targets, and regulatory pathways, this free event offers opportunities for in-person and virtual attendance. Register by October 15 for in-person or October 21 for virtual participation.
Discover essential tobacco cessation coverage resources from the American Lung Association. Access memos, podcasts, and webinars covering technology-based treatments, Medicaid coverage for youth, and state strategies. Learn how to improve access to cessation treatments while addressing health equity gaps and supporting tobacco control programs nationwide.
Join us October 22 at 2:00 ET for an essential webinar exploring how peer support specialists and recovery coaches address tobacco use among behavioral health clients. Learn from industry experts about integrating peer-driven services into coordinated care systems, overcoming barriers, and normalizing tobacco-free recovery conversations within your organization.
Discover how menthol cigarettes and emotional brain training intersect with the White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Learn innovative stress management strategies designed for vulnerable populations facing chronic stress barriers to smoking cessation, and understand why addressing these factors is crucial for reducing cancer disparities nationwide.
Tribal communities possess sovereign authority to craft laws addressing their unique needs. The Public Health Law Center's National Tribal Enforcement Guide empowers tribal leaders to develop and implement commercial tobacco policies that protect community health. Discover how your nation can leverage this critical tool for effective enforcement and healthier outcomes.
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