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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear Tribal TPEP, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hope all is well. Below are updates and resources for you to check out.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Oregon Public Health Division will be holding up to three Tobacco Retail Licensure Program Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) Meetings<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are interested in observing these meetings, you can register in advance for any of these meetings:
<a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsf--vqjgrHmxnyxT7nuvH8n4tS_xt79Y">
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsf--vqjgrHmxnyxT7nuvH8n4tS_xt79Y</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Background:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you have any questions about these meetings, please reach out to Tara Weston at
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#70AD47"><a href="mailto:tara.e.weston@state.or.us">tara.e.weston@state.or.us</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.<span style="color:#70AD47">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#70AD47"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Washington County is hiring an Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<b><u>
<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">To learn more about the position and to apply visit:
<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/3260463/alcohol-and-drug-prevention-education-program-coordinator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs">
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/3260463/alcohol-and-drug-prevention-education-program-coordinator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#70AD47"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Exploring New Trends in Tobacco Policy and Use in Indian Country<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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:
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/NewTobaccoPolicyTrends__;!!OxGzbBZ6!M_gpWJMjGYpCyjRey3lk6C0Rr2ZUDPPt23SxtCjh_Hl7Pd2TQYmW2mL1yFewE9TGZHPX4NuwmtE$">
https://tinyurl.com/NewTobaccoPolicyTrends</a><b><u><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Learning Objectives/Outcomes<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At the conclusion of this activity, the healthcare team will be able to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Examine current AI/AN commercial tobacco use rates and new data reflecting tribal casino smoking preferences.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Build coalitions and engage with both Tribal communities and leaders to influence commercial tobacco public health policy.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Implement effective community smoke free policies that reduce the health risk associated with commercial tobacco exposure (or use.)<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraph"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Target Audience<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities.=<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Presenters</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Ken Foster, Director of Operations, Meczka Marketing Research Consulting<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Clinton Isham, Independent Tribal Relations Consultant, American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Hannah Bartol, B.S., Program Manager, National Native Network<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Josiah Concho, BAEPD, Project Coordinator, Keres Community Health
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Role of Research and Data in Advancing American Indian and Alaska Native Health Policy<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Speaker<b>: </b></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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. 
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Date & Time:</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1E1E1E;background:white">Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12pm ET</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1E1E1E;background:white">To register</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#1E1E1E;background:white">:
<a href="https://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/ghsm-events/department-seminars/role-research-and-data-advancing-american-indian-and-alaska-native">
https://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/ghsm-events/department-seminars/role-research-and-data-advancing-american-indian-and-alaska-native</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Apply for the Truth Initiative Tobacco/Vape-Free College Program</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 5:00 p.m ET</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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 <a href="http://www.truthinitiative.org/tobacco-vape-free-college-program">
www.truthinitiative.org/tobacco-vape-free-college-program</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please direct questions to Kristen Tertzakian at
<a href="mailto:ktertzakian@truthinitiative.org">ktertzakian@truthinitiative.org</a> or Vera Kuma at
<a href="mailto:vkuma@truthintiative.org">vkuma@truthintiative.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Northwest Center for Public Health Practice: New, Free Trainings Available: Data & Health Equity<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.nwcphp.org/training/understanding-population-health-concepts">Understanding Population Health Concepts</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Explore population health concepts such as health equity, health disparities, health inequities, and social determinants of health.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.nwcphp.org/training/communicating-effectively">Communicating Effectively</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.nwcphp.org/training/visualizing-data-stories">Visualizing Data Stories</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Channbunmorl Sou, MPA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Community Programs Liaison<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Health Authority | Public Health Division<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Section<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:channbunmorl.sou@dhsoha.state.or.us">channbunmorl.sou@dhsoha.state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cell: (503) 474-7758<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pronouns: He/Him/His<o:p></o:p></p>
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