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Attend on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (register)
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET / 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT / Noon-1:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m-Noon PT /10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. AK
Contact: ihsECHO@salud.unm.edu
The IHS COVID-19 sessions convene IHS, tribal and urban area providers from around the U.S., many working in rural areas with limited resources, in crucial real-time, peer-to-peer clinical learning.
IHS national clinical consultants for Emergency Medicine and Infectious Disease present and lead discussions on topics including
This allows local providers and national experts to discuss urgent focus areas and new developments in COVID-19 screening, treatment, and management of post-infection syndromes.
The sessions occur on the first and third Thursday of each month and include a clinical update by the IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Disease, an update from IHS headquarters, case presentations and a brief didactic presentation.
To submit a Covid-19 case for review and recommendations, please use the Case Presentation Form.
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Quarles & Brady LLP Program Overview:
This webinar will continue our presentation of information for Tribal Governments on how to plan and structure potential loan support programs under the State Small Business Credit Initiative. These loan programs can include loan guarantees, direct loans, or relending programs for tribal small businesses. The webinar will include information about partnering with Native CDFIs, Native lenders, and other potential partners to design and administer these programs consistent with the law and Treasury policy guidance.
Presenters:
Pilar Thomas, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP
Chris James, President & CEO, The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
Who Should Attend:
This session is intended for tribal leaders, tribal financial and business enterprise staff, and tribal financial advisors. Quarles & Brady reserves the right to limit or restrict attendance to the program.
This webinar is complimentary.
Questions?
Please contact Katie LeVasseur at 312.715.2734 or katie.levasseur@quarles.com.
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Every other Friday: USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice.
Fridays at 11:00 AM Central (join)
Join by phone only at any of the following numbers using meeting ID 918 0885 1929:
646-558-8656; 253-215-8782; 301-715-8592; 346-248-7799. Press *6 to mute your line.
**Continuing education credits are NOW available for these sessions.**
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FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disaster. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 & the American Relief Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for Covid-19 related funeral expenses incurred after Jan 20, 2020. This overview will provide program eligibility, documentation requirements and how to apply.
If you have questions, contact Mary.Culley@va.gov; 405-626-3426.
Bambi Kraus, Tlingit, is FEMA’s National Tribal Affairs Advisor who advises the Administrator and Senior Leaders on Tribal government engagements, policy issues and Tribal Consultation for the agency. The Tribal Program is located in the Intergovernmental Affairs Division of the Office of External Affairs. Prior to joining FEMA, Ms. Kraus was the founder and Executive Director of the National Association of Historic Preservation Officers, a national non-profit Indian organization that is devoted to assisting Tribes preserve and rejuvenate their cultures and traditions. Since graduating from Stanford University, Bambi has resided in Washington DC and has been committed to working with and advocating for Native Rights. Her Tlingit family resides in Kake, Alaska.
Matt Redding, Deputy Director, Individual Assistance, Office of Response and Recovery, joins the Recovery Team after serving a leadership detail as Acting Deputy Director, Office of External Affairs. Previously, he served as the Director of the National Integration Center within the National Preparedness Directorate where soon after joining FEMA he deployed to the National Response Coordination Center as Resource Support Section Deputy for Operations. In this role, he assisted in national level logistics analysis, allocation, & interagency efforts to meet the nations unique requirements under the national COVID-19 Response Plan. He directed complex allocation and Defense Production Act working groups oriented on maximizing commercial and federal acquisition and supply to support frontline healthcare needs. A 30-year career Army Officer, Matt’ last military assignment was performing duties as an Assistant Professor of National Security and Resource Strategy at the National Defense University, Fort McNair, DC. Matt developed ground-breaking curriculum linking future military concepts with current future technology, labor and industrial capacity to support large scale conflicts. Matt served as Army Chief of Current Operations for Logistics in the Pentagon. His operational experiences span the globe where command and staff assignments put him in the forefront of international, interagency and national responses to major disaster & national security threats.
FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
AAHNHPI Heritage Month COVID-19 Community Corps We Can Do This Live Event – Moderated Conversation with Michelle Kwan, Dr. Nunez-Smith, Dr. Murthy, Erika Moritsugu, and Mini Timmaraju
RSVP to join
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FEMA’s Public Assistance program will be hosting a national webinar for Public Assistance recipients and subrecipients, as well as those in the health care community, to learn about the policy that supports vaccine participation throughout communities.
As more Americans receive the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, the end of the pandemic and a return to normal life are in sight. Join us from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on May 25 for a webinar where FEMA program experts will discuss the availability of funds to assist communities with marketing and advertising efforts to inform the public on vaccine safety and availability, as well as ensure equal access to vaccination sites. FEMA will also be joined by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) representatives who will share information about helping encourage vaccinations throughout the nation with community leaders and other resources.
When you register, you will also have the option of submitting questions to be answered during the webinar.
American Sign Language interpretation and closed captioning will be available during the webinar. Participation will be limited to 3,000, but the webinar will be recorded and made available post-event on FEMA.gov.
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Weblink: https://hrsa-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1610863080?pwd=aGxnVVlmYVNvb2R3VU82ZEQ5ampqQT09
Call-In Number: 833-568-8864
Meeting ID: 161 086 3080
Participant Code: 82672230
The webinar will also be recorded and a link to the recording will be posted on Grants.gov in the “Related Documents” tab for this funding opportunity a few days after the live webinar.
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On May 4, 2021, the White House announced $250 million to support two funding opportunities for community-based organizations to hire and mobilize community outreach workers. Today, HRSA is pleased to announce the availability of the second notice of funding opportunity announcement (NOFO) titled Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Access.
The purpose of the program is to support communities as they establish, expand, and sustain a public health workforce to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. This includes the hiring of community outreach workers, which includes community health workers, patients navigators, and social support specialists, to educate and assist individuals in accessing and receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Eligible applicants for this NOFO include nonprofit private or public organizations, including local and/or regional community-based organizations (CBOs) with demonstrated experience in implementing public health programs, particularly in medically underserved areas. This includes Tribes and Tribal organizations.
For further information on the NOFO, please visit View Opportunity | GRANTS.GOV
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Join the Made to Save Coalition for a workshop about how to talk to your friends and family about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Talking to your friends and family about getting COVID-19 vaccinated is one of the best ways you can help the people you care about get the information they need to make a plan to get vaccinated. Studies show that people are 40% more likely to get vaccinated if they know a friend or family member who was vaccinated, too. That's why you're one of our most important messengers to increasing trust and access to the vaccines.
This training will be recorded and made publicly available on our website.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)