Webinar NNN Webinar Archive: “Did our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health.”
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The National Native Network held their regular technical assistance webinar series on Monday, October 31, 2016 titled “Did Our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health” presented by Kerry Hawk Lessard, MAA, Executive Director of Native American Lifelines of Baltimore. By the end of the webinar, participants […]
Position ACS Opportunity – Primary Care Manager
The American Cancer Society is recruiting qualified candidates for an open position Health Systems Manager – Primary Care. The individual will be responsible for managing relationships with primary care systems including primary care associations, and Community-based entities such as health center networks, health worker networks, Community health representatives like Native American and tribal health, primary […]
success-story You Don’t Have to Quit Alone
By: Tammi Meissner, SEARHC Health Educator WRANGELL, Alaska – Don tried his first cigarette at 17 and experimented with cigarettes because he didn’t want to be an “outcast” from his older friend who smoked. Eventually, Don was smoking 8-10 cigarettes a day and at the age of 29 he decided to quit. He was a […]
Webinar NNN Webinar: “Did Our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health”
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: Did Our Ancestors Eat Buffalo Chicken?: Decolonizing Practices in Urban Indian Health Date: Monday, October 31, 2016 Time: 3 – 4 PM, EDT REGISTER NOW: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7150039831119036932 Presenter: […]
nnn DIGITAL STORIES – 4 Digital Stories and Discussion Guides on Commercial Tobacco in Navajo Ceremonial Settings
This educational video series depicted traditional Navajo healers’ views on the history, role, and impact of commercial tobacco in ceremonial settings, as well as solutions and policies for controlling the use of commercial tobacco within these settings, is now available online. These free videos and corresponding discussion guides can be used by health educators, community […]
national-native-network 80% by 2018 News – 10/13/2016
Dear 80% by 2018 Partners: Here is some news to share with all of you today: 80% by 2018 Reaches all 50 States 80% by 2018 has reached yet another milestone! Not only has the 80% by 2018 initiative reached 1,000 pledges, we now have pledges from organizations in all 50 states, […]
Life is Sacred National Native Network welcomes Sohab Arif, MPH
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The National Native Network (NNN) would like to congratulate and welcome Muhammad Sohab Arif, MPH as the Health Education Specialist II with the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) in Sacramento, California. Before moving to Sacramento, Sohab grew up in a rural area of Pakistan. This allowed him to experience close community […]
Research ARTICLE: Advancing Smoke-Free Policy Adoption on the Navajo Nation
MORE INFO ABSTRACT Background: Comprehensive smoke-free laws are effective at protecting non-smokers and reducing tobacco use, yet they are not widely adopted by tribal governments. Methods: A series of smoke-free policy initiatives on the Navajo Nation, beginning in 2008, were reviewed to identify key issues, successes and setbacks. Results: It has been essential that proposed […]
Sugary Drinks Risk factor linking cancer development with sugary beverages identified
ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM Science World Report HERE If you are someone who loves drinking sweetened drinks or other sugar-rich fruit juices, sports drinks and energy drinks, then this is for you. A new study has recently revealed that researchers at LSU Health New Orleans have found the link betweens ugary drinks and increased risk of […]
nnn FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Health Plans to Increase Cancer Screening and/or HPV Vaccination Rates in SD
The Department of Health has released a funding opportunity for health plans that aims to increase recommended cancer screening rates and/or HPV vaccination by implementing system changes and evidence-based interventions. Applications are due by 5pm CST on November 9. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.