Best and Promising Practices in Indian Country

Audience:  Groups that create and/or implement policies, develop and/or evaluate programs and others interested in learning about best, promising or practice-based programs that integrate commercial tobacco abuse control and prevention strategies into chronic disease programs in Indian Country would benefit from this poster presentation.  Roles such as: Health directors, Leaders, Inter-Tribal Councils employees, community health program staff, federal program staff, and public health researchers are welcome to this presentation.

Key Points:  We will disseminate information regarding best and promising practices that integrate commercial tobacco abuse prevention and control into chronic disease programs.  Through an extensive literature review and a national conference the ITCM REACH MNO project will have a comprehensive document that outlines identified programs and applicable information so that the programs may be replicated in other ethnic/racial groups.  In addition, we will share information around Tribal governance and policy development to promote healthier Tribal communities, and success stories concerning Tribal health networks and partnerships that have improved health through systems and environmental change. 

Educational Experience: Conference participants will learn the key points by viewing the poster and discussing the highlighted programs and policies with the presenter.  A take-home document that describes programs in more detail will be available for participants that are interested in implementing similar programs. 

Benefits:  Participants will benefit from this poster presentation by becoming knowledgeable about best and promising practices in Indian Country and more familiar with programs that may be adopted and implemented in other communities.