nnn CCC Resource: Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Social Media Toolkit
Discover our comprehensive Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Social Media Toolkit—your essential resource for raising awareness about the critical link between hepatitis and liver cancer. Perfect for May's Hepatitis Awareness Month and National Hepatitis Testing Day, this toolkit empowers your programs and coalitions to educate communities year-round.
Youth Young adult smokers – a hidden demographic
While teenage smoking rates have plummeted over two decades, young adults aged 18-25 remain stuck in a smoking plateau. Research reveals this oversight: anti-tobacco campaigns targeted teens while tobacco companies pivoted to young adults. College, bars, and entry-level jobs create perfect conditions for smoking initiation. Public health experts now recognize this critical gap demands targeted intervention strategies.
national-native-network Rates of Colorectal Cancer Screening Lower for Adults with Disabilities
Adults with disabilities face significant barriers to colorectal cancer screening, resulting in alarmingly lower detection rates. Accessibility challenges, communication obstacles, and healthcare provider gaps compound health disparities. This critical gap demands urgent attention to ensure equitable cancer prevention and early detection for vulnerable populations.
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Breast cancer rates among Asian-American women are rising at an alarming pace, according to recent health data. Once considered a lower-risk group, Asian-American women now face increasing diagnoses. Experts attribute this shift to lifestyle changes, delayed childbearing, and reduced breastfeeding. Early detection and awareness remain critical for improving outcomes in this growing health crisis.
national-native-network Cigarette Smoking and Survival in Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest malignancies, with smoking significantly worsening outcomes. Recent research reveals that current smokers face dramatically reduced survival rates compared to never-smokers. Understanding this critical link between tobacco use and pancreatic cancer prognosis is essential for patient counseling and treatment planning.
Spirt of Eagles Conference Spirit of Eagles Second Call for Abstracts Due May 15
Spirit of EAGLES opens its Second Call for Abstracts, due May 15. After strong first-round responses, additional presentation slots are available. The National Native Network sponsors travel scholarships for presenters focusing on Policy, Systems, and Environmental approaches to tobacco and cancer programs serving American Indians. Both submission rounds are eligible.
TIPS Kris Rhodes of AICAF meets with Michael Patterson of CDC TIPS Campaign at ATCA Summit
At the ATCA Summit in Anchorage, Michael Patterson, an Alaska Native Tlingit from Juneau and CDC TIPS campaign former smoker, presented Kris Rhodes, CEO of American Indian Cancer Foundation, with a handcrafted Alaska Native necklace. Their meaningful exchange celebrated the shared heritage and important work connecting First Nations people across America.
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends meal and multicomponent interventions to increase availability of healthier foods and beverages in schools. With one in three school-aged children overweight or obese, schools are critical settings for prevention, as children consume up to half their daily calories there.
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The FDA has launched formal consultations with tribal nations regarding its proposed regulatory framework. This proactive engagement seeks to incorporate indigenous perspectives and address unique considerations affecting tribal communities. The collaborative approach reflects commitment to meaningful dialogue and ensuring regulations account for diverse stakeholder needs and circumstances.
Obamacare Map Shows Impact of Affordable Care Act on Rates of Insured
New Census Bureau data reveals the Affordable Care Act's transformative impact on health insurance coverage. The uninsured rate for Americans under 65 plummeted 7.7 percentage points between 2010 and 2015, dropping from 18.2 percent to just 10.5 percent, marking a dramatic expansion in healthcare access nationwide.