[HealthyTribes] HPCDP TRIBAL TPEP DIGEST #27 10/19/21

[SOU CHANNBUNMORL]

Dear Tribal TPEP,

Hope all is well. Below are updates and resources for you to check out.

The Oregon Public Health Division will be holding up to three Tobacco Retail Licensure Program Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) Meetings
The Oregon Health Authority plans to hold three Rules Advisory Committee meetings. The meetings will be held remotely through Zoom at the following dates and times. We also want to note that Tobacco Retail Licensure DOES NOT apply to tribal land, but wanted to give your community an opportunity to learn more about the program.


  *   Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  *   Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  *   Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm

If you are interested in observing these meetings, you can register in advance for any of these meetings: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsf--vqjgrHmxnyxT7nuvH8n4tS_xt79Y

Background: In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 587, which requires retailers to get a license to sell tobacco products and e-cigarettes starting in 2022. The Oregon Health Authority is convening a RAC to inform development of the new tobacco retail license program, including administration and enforcement. Membership of the RAC represents a diverse mix of community members from businesses affected by changes in the law, health professionals, community-based organizations, and government agencies.

If you have any questions about these meetings, please reach out to Tara Weston at tara.e.weston at state.or.us<mailto:tara.e.weston at state.or.us>.

Washington County is hiring an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Program Coordinator
The Health Equity, Planning and Policy Program in the Public Health Division is actively seeking an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Program (ADPEP) Coordinator. This position reports to the Health Equity Planning and Policy Supervisor and will work closely with regional and community partners, as well as other staff under the Department of Health and Human Services. In this position, you will coordinate ADPEP efforts and focus on planning and policy decisions. You will also be responsible for advancing the program's prevention goals through community assessment, organizing coalition-building, and policy development.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of prevention theory and knowledge of evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs; the ability to provide an equity and trauma-informed lens to prevention work; experience working with community-based organizations or coalitions; and an understanding of applicable policy and legislative processes. They will also have the ability to independently design, implement, evaluate and lead projects and program activities; skills in coordination and facilitation; and experience with program, resource, and system development. Experience with contract and data management is highly desired as well as strong written and oral communication skills. To learn more about the position and to apply visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/3260463/alcohol-and-drug-prevention-education-program-coordinator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Exploring New Trends in Tobacco Policy and Use in Indian Country
The webinar will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11 am AKDT / 12 pm PDT / 1 pm MDT / 2 pm CDT, 3 pm EDT. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NewTobaccoPolicyTrends<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/NewTobaccoPolicyTrends__;!!OxGzbBZ6!M_gpWJMjGYpCyjRey3lk6C0Rr2ZUDPPt23SxtCjh_Hl7Pd2TQYmW2mL1yFewE9TGZHPX4NuwmtE$>

Learning Objectives/Outcomes
At the conclusion of this activity, the healthcare team will be able to:

  1.  Examine current AI/AN commercial tobacco use rates and new data reflecting tribal casino smoking preferences.
  2.  Build coalitions and engage with both Tribal communities and leaders to influence commercial tobacco public health policy.
  3.  Implement effective community smoke free policies that reduce the health risk associated with commercial tobacco exposure (or use.)


Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.=
Presenters

  *   Ken Foster, Director of Operations, Meczka Marketing Research Consulting
  *   Clinton Isham, Independent Tribal Relations Consultant, American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation
  *   Hannah Bartol, B.S., Program Manager, National Native Network
  *   Josiah Concho, BAEPD, Project Coordinator, Keres Community Health

The Role of Research and Data in Advancing American Indian and Alaska Native Health Policy
Speaker:
Yvette Roubideaux, MD, MPH is the director of the Policy Research Center at the National Congress of American Indians.  The mission of the NCAI Policy Research Center is to provide tribal leaders with the best available knowledge to make strategically proactive policy decisions in a framework of Native wisdom that positively impact the future of Native peoples.

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12pm ET

To register: https://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/ghsm-events/department-seminars/role-research-and-data-advancing-american-indian-and-alaska-native

Apply for the Truth Initiative Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program
The Truth Initiative Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program is offering grants of up to $20,000 to community colleges and minority-serving institutions to support the adoption and implementation of a 100% tobacco/vape-free policy. Grantees of the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program receive guidance through webinars, an in-person training and one-on-one consultations throughout the grant period. Since 2015, the Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program has protected more than 1.2 million students, faculty and staff by provided funding to 205 colleges, universities and college systems to advocate for and adopt a 100% tobacco-free policy.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m ET

Colleges that have smoke- or tobacco-free policies that do not include e-cigarettes may still apply. To combat the vaping epidemic, Truth Initiative is offering grants of up to $10,000 to minority-serving institutions and community colleges to strengthen their 100% smoke or tobacco-free policies by adding e-cigarettes. With 98% of smokers starting before age 26, college campuses are critical to preventing young adults from starting tobacco use, aiding current smokers in quitting and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke for all. The dangers of tobacco use are especially dire now, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named smoking a risk factor for developing severe illness from COVID-19.

For more information, including the grant guidelines, link to the online application and registration for an informational webinars on October 19 and November 4, please visit our website at www.truthinitiative.org/tobacco-vape-free-college-program<http://www.truthinitiative.org/tobacco-vape-free-college-program>

Please direct questions to Kristen Tertzakian at ktertzakian at truthinitiative.org<mailto:ktertzakian at truthinitiative.org> or Vera Kuma at vkuma at truthintiative.org<mailto:vkuma at truthintiative.org>

Northwest Center for Public Health Practice: New, Free Trainings Available: Data & Health Equity
We are excited to announce three new trainings are available for free to support public health professionals in using data to address health disparities. The trainings can help public health professionals better understand and describe health equity, identify health disparities using data, and create data-centered presentations to communicate with decision makers in the community and/or local government about the need to address health inequities. These steps can be an essential part of gathering support and moving efforts forward within their organization and/or community.

The three trainings listed below are part of part of a five-year, collaborative project with public health professionals in the Pacific Northwest. The project is known as Solutions in Health Analytics for Rural Equity across the Northwest (SHARE-NW). While these trainings were developed with and for those serving rural communities, the trainings can support a wide variety of public health professionals.

Understanding Population Health Concepts<https://www.nwcphp.org/training/understanding-population-health-concepts>
Explore population health concepts such as health equity, health disparities, health inequities, and social determinants of health.

Communicating Effectively<https://www.nwcphp.org/training/communicating-effectively>
Understand principles of effective public health messaging and communication, such as crafting key messages and talking points, developing engaging stories, and the importance of knowing your audience.

Visualizing Data Stories<https://www.nwcphp.org/training/visualizing-data-stories>
Demonstrate how effective and inclusive visual data techniques can support public health communications. Learn key purposes behind different types of visual data and practice choosing data visuals to support key messages and connect with the audience


Channbunmorl Sou, MPA
Community Programs Liaison
Oregon Health Authority | Public Health Division
Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Section
channbunmorl.sou at dhsoha.state.or.us<mailto:channbunmorl.sou at dhsoha.state.or.us>
Cell: (503) 474-7758
Pronouns: He/Him/His

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