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The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is hosting the first webinar in the #ACTOFLOVE COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series, co-hosted with the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP). The Delta variant is now the predominant strain of COVID-19 circulating in Tribal communities. The new surge in cases is prompting Tribes to re-evaluate current public health measures like mask mandates and vaccine requirements. Join the webinar to hear about various Tribal responses and current data from policymakers and experts.
This webinar is focused on knowledge sharing and helping Tribal communities plan and prepare for the increase in cases attributed to the Delta variant. Submit questions ahead of time to cwheeler@nihb.org so presenter(s) have time to review them. Please come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences.
For questions, please contact Tyler Dougherty at tdougherty@nihb.org.
NOTE: CE credits will not be offered for this webinar.
Panelists:
Who should attend?
The webinar is open to any interested person, but is likely most relevant to Tribal leaders, Tribal public health professionals, Tribal health departments, Tribal healthcare personnel, and those who want to learn more about the Delta variant and Tribal communities.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for additional doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. People with immunocompromising conditions or who take immunosuppressive medications or therapies are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. Studies indicate that some immunocompromised people have a reduced immune response following a primary COVID-19 vaccine series compared to vaccine recipients who are not immunocompromised. Studies have further demonstrated that an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose after an initial 2-dose primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series in some immunocompromised populations may enhance immune response.
During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss the current data on COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised people; the role of additional doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, patients who should be considered to receive these additional COVID-19 vaccine doses, results from the August 13, 2021, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, and CDC’s guidance on additional COVID-19 doses in immunocompromised people.
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NAFOA will host a webinar on the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), a $980 million program directed to tribal governments to be used for broadband deployment on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, and digital inclusion. During this webinar, NTIA staff will present an overview of the TBCP and be available to provide technical assistance and answer live questions from potential applicants.
For more information on the TBCP, including the Notice of Funding Opportunity, FAQ documents, and recordings of previous webinars, please visit NTIA’s BroadbandUSA website.
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Description
These COVID-19 ECHO Programs are designed to connect I/T/U clinicians, administrators, and staff with up-to-date information on clinical care and emerging health topics. ECHO sessions are open to those interested in staying current on the rapidly evolving pandemic to inform their COVID-19 response efforts. View past ECHO sessions >
Participants
Physicians, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, medical assistants, clinical administrators, and others are welcome.
To Join
Unless otherwise indicated, simply click on the Zoom link 5 minutes before the session begins (or at any time during the session), then sign in.
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Join the Surgeon General on August 19 for a briefing and Q&A on the Biden Administration’s plan for COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Details on the event below:
COVID-19 Community Corps Call on Vaccine Boosters
Date: Thursday, August 19
Time: 1:00pm ET
RSVP here
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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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Please join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) for an Infectious Disease Preparedness Learning Community (IDLC) webinar on the basics of planning for an infectious disease outbreak. Once the decision to conduct a field investigation of an acute outbreak has been made, working quickly is essential to protecting the health and wellness of Tribal communities. Tribal epidemiologists want to work quickly and get the right answers but they also want to make sure they are systematic in their approach. A systematic approach ensures that the investigation proceeds without missing important steps along the way. During this presentation, attendees will gain experience in outbreak investigation through real-world examples that can assist with planning for outbreaks in Tribal communities.
Webinar attendees will gain knowledge on the following:
The learning community is focused on knowledge sharing and attendees are encouraged to share share information and build relationships with each other. Submit questions ahead of time so presenter(s) have time to review them. Please come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences.
Who should attend?
The webinar is open to any interested person, but is likely most relevant to Tribal public health professionals, Tribal health departments, Tribal healthcare personnel, and those who want to learn more about basic infectious disease spread.
Note: Continuing education credits will be offered for this webinar.
For questions, please contact Courtney Wheeler at cwheeler@nihb.org.
Join the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for a special edition of our Weekly Briefing Call featuring U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh.