The Racial Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Journey to Wellness program aims to improve health, prevent chronic disease, and reduce health disparities among Michigan’s American Indians.
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Health Education & Chronic Disease
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan (ITCM) is a dedicated advocate for reducing chronic disease and cancer disparities. Our programs support culturally appropriate education, training, policy and capacity building to support health equity among Michigan tribal communities.
Programs
Menthol and Other Flavored Tobacco Products
The high prevalence of menthol and flavored tobacco use in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities poses a significant threat to public health. Menthol and flavored tobacco has been recognized as a catalyst for smoking initiation and addiction, posing an additional hurdle to quitting efforts.
Read MoreGigiigoo’inann Study
The Gigiigoo’inann (our fish) study helps us gather important information to best educate and inform healthy fish consumption practices. The study is documented online and can be accessed through a PC or phone. We will be sure to share further information on our next Gigiigoo’inann study.
Read MoreThree Fires Cancer Consortium
The Three Fires programs aim to decrease cancer rates, improve the quality of life among cancer survivors and decrease cancer morbidity and mortality for Michigan’s American Indians.
Read MoreBreast and Cervical Cancer Control (BC3NP)
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan supports Michigan tribal communities in reducing structural barriers to breast and cervical cancer screenings, follow-up diagnostic services, and cancer treatment.
Read MoreNutrition and Food Access
Nutrition-related chronic disease (diabetes, cancer, and heart disease) impacts many and can be prevented through living a healthy lifestyle including physical activity and proper nutrition.
Read MoreCancer Prevention and Control
The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan works with tribes, state, and national partners to support effective cancer prevention, control, and survivorship strategies for American Indian populations.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources
This web portal is designed as a COVID-19 response to benefit the entire geographical area of Michigan both tribal and non-tribal through enhanced resource and information sharing, as well as joint communication and collaboration.
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COVID-19 Resources
This web portal is designed as a COVID-19 response to benefit the entire geographical area...
Read MoreAnishnaabek Cooking Resources
Anishinaabek Cooking Resources Additional Resource 13 Moons Curriculum Healthy Cooking Anishinaabek Way Cookbook Included below...
Read MoreCommercial and Traditional Tobacco
Tobacco is a sacred medicine among many Native American cultures used for ceremony. Learn more...
Read MoreBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
The NaBRFS is one of the only sources of state-specific, population-based estimates of the prevalence...
Read MoreTribal Health Centers
Tribal Health Centers American Indian Health and Family Services – Detroit: http://www.aihfs.org/ Bay Mills Health...
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To contact our staff dial one of these numbers followed by the extensions listed below. 906.632.6896 or 877.482.3601 or 800.562.4957