Wrangell NNN Represented at Wrangell, AK July Events
Tammi Meissner represented the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and the National Native Network at two events held in Wrangell, Alaska in July. Below are some photos from the Tiny Top Scrap Fish Derby held July 2 and the Art Clark Scrap Fish Derby held July 4. Tammi generated awareness for the Alaska Quit Line 1-800-784-8669 and […]
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Over 300 Attend Jim Beard Memorial Fishing Derby
The Jim Beard Memorial Fishing Derby was held on June 16, 2018 in Thorne Bay, Alaska. Representing the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and National Native Network, Tammi Meissner attended and provided information on the Alaska Quit Line 1-800-784-8669 and on cigarette butts as toxic waste. Over 300 people were in attendance from all communities on […]
Women's Screening Funding Available for Increasing Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening rates in your Community!
The Great Plains Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (GP-BCCEDP) is pleased to announce the RFP for Community Sub Contracts to implement Evidence Based Interventions. GP-BCCEDP is looking for community partners to take on this funding using creative approaches to increase breast and cervical cancer screening demand and rates in their service areas. GP-BCCEDP […]
Webinar NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – CDC’s Cancer Control Efforts in Indian Country
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: CDC’s Cancer Control Efforts in Indian Country Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Time: 3 – 4 PM EDT […]
Training Opportunity 2018 IHS Cancer Support Leadership Training
July 20-22, 2018 | Billings, MT | Marriott Residence Inn Subjects covered: Relationship Building Cancer among Native Americans Establishing Trust Emotional Support Skills Reflection Teamwork Facilitation Starting a Support Group Registration Deadline — Friday, June 29, 2018 Free to American Indian and Alaska Native individuals interested in creating cancer support groups. Travel scholarships available Only […]
Webinar NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – Two Tobacco Ways: Centering Traditional Tobacco
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: Two Tobacco Ways: Centering Traditional Tobacco Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Presenters: CoCo Villaluz, Clearway Minnesota Lori New […]
nnn May 2018 National Native Network Newsletter
May 2018 National Native Network Newsletter is now available! Two upcoming webinars – SAVE THE DATE! Alaska Legislature passes public smoking ban! Great Plains Region Celebrates Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Michigan Native Americans share their quit smoking success stories! Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan launches social media! Plus much more!
Webinar NNN & IHS HP/DP Webinar – Strategies to Address Barriers in Pediatric Obesity & Food Access
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan’s National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Services Clinical Support Center (Accredited Provider) present a webinar series: Cancer Risk Reduction in Indian Country. Title: Strategies to Address Barriers in Pediatric Obesity & Food Access Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Presenters: Shelley […]
workplace SB 63 is a win for Alaska Natives
As a health educator, I work in communities using evidence-based strategies to help with changing social norms, system changes, cessation and advancement of smoke and tobacco free workplaces. I also act as a resource to community leaders, organizations, businesses, and Alaskan Native Tribes in identifying and reducing the impact of tobacco within their communities. I […]
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Alaska Legislature bans smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places
CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE FROM JuneauEmpire.com by James Brooks After six years of work, the Alaska Legislature on Saturday afternoon approved a statewide ban on smoking in most public places across Alaska. Senate Bill 63 was approved by the Alaska House of Representatives in a 32-7 vote and after a procedural vote in the […]