Events
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2025 Journeying Toward Wellness Opioid Conference
The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITEC) is thrilled to host the 4th Annual Great Lakes Area Opioid Conference: Journeying Toward Wellness in Prior Lake, MN. This gathering is your opportunity to…
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Tribal Health & Wellness summit
Mohican North Star Gaming and Resort W12180 County Hwy A, Bowler, WI, United StatesTribal Health and Wellness Summit SAVE THE DATE Thursday & Friday October 9 - 10, 2025 Tribal Health and Wellness Summit at Mohican North Star Gaming and Resort W12180 County…
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Tribal Housing & Economic Development Summit
Tribal Housing & Economic Development Save the date flyer SAVE THE DATE Thursday & Friday, October 30 - 31, 2025 Tribal Housing and Economic Development Summit at Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin…
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Beyond Cigarettes: Emerging Tobacco Products and What Communities Need to Know
New and emerging commercial tobacco products, such as electronic cigarettes (vapes) and nicotine pouches, are creating new public health challenges for communities. These products are increasing nicotine addiction among youth and young…
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Working Together to Strengthen Tick Awareness, Surveillance, and Prevention in Wisconsin Tribal Communities
Ticks are small insects found in wooded areas, tall grass, and places where wildlife like deer and mice live. Some ticks can carry germs that cause illnesses in people and…
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Introduction to Tribal Public Health Data
Learn about the foundations of Tribal data and data sovereignty. Together, we will explore what data is, the types of data, and how data can be used. To learn more details and register, visit the event's registration page.
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Vaccinations in Pregnancy, Childhood, and Native Communities
This session will focus on the critical role vaccines have during pregnancy and early childhood in preventing serious illness and protecting long-term health. Participants will review key vaccine recommendations, learn how maternal immunization protects…
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Data and Policy Development for Mitigating Flavored Vapes
On May 5, 2026, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults, marking a major shift in guidelines that directly contradicts previous bans first implemented…
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Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program
Aquatic invasive species in Michigan have negative impacts on the environment, economy, and human health. This presentation will include an overview of the Michigan Invasive Species Program, describe aquatic invasive species to look…
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Caring for Our Minds: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
This community discussion for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month will be an overview of what Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are. It will go over the most common warning…
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Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria): A Public Health Issue in Wisconsin
Learn about the health effects of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, on both humans and animals. This community discussion will cover exposure routes, symptoms, testing, treatment, and how to…
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Connections: Real Food, Metabolic Function, and the Gut-Brain Axis in Dementia
Today, brain health is known to be positively and negatively influenced by gut health. This is known as the gut-brain axis. For example, the risk of dementia is increased by…