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RESOURCES:

  • American Indian and Alaska Native Heart Health
    This site includes resources such as handouts, a video, and background reports from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Strengthening the Heartbeat of American Indians and Alaska Natives Program.
  • American Legacy Foundation
    Funder for a number of tribes and tribal organizations for tobacco control and prevention.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Tribal Support Centers Contact List
    CDC-funded Support Centers located in 7 areas in Indian country.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -
    Funded National Network for American Indians and Alaska Natives Tobacco Programs

    This resource provides training, TA, and other assistance to tribes and tribal organizations. Annual Native Conference on Tobacco Use.
  • HealthierUS.gov - Make Healthy Choices
    Americans say they generally know what will make them healthier, but they are confused about what specific information is credible and accurate. HealthierUS.gov will be that source of credible, accurate information to help Americans choose to live healthier lives. Great link to other resources and information.
  • IHS-CDC Tobacco Control Program, contact:
    Lorene Reano, phone: 505-248-4344, email: lorene.reano@IHS.GOV.
  • Report on Cessation Education Services Offered in Indian Clinics  ::   PDF icon  (247 KB)  ::   MS Word icon  (1,424 KB)
    An interesting report from the American Indian Tobacco Education Network on the attitudes and practices of both health care providers and clients in IHS funded sites in California.
  • Robert Woods Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
    Policy advocacy initiative which will fund 1-2 tribal programs.
  • Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium  ::   PDF icon  (116 KB)  ::   MS Word icon  (198 KB)
    The Consortium is intended to be a national resource for the provision of technical assistance and training.
  • School Health Index (SHI)