White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
2022-01-05 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
Date: Wednesday, January 5th
Time: 4:30 PM ET
Who Should Attend? Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals
Registration

NIHB Project Firstline: Building Capacity for Tribal Infection Control Information Session
2022-01-10 12:00 | Virtual Event
Rescheduled- NIHB Project Firstline: Building Capacity for Tribal Infection Control Information Session
Monday, January 10 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will host a free webinar to discuss the recent request for applications (RFA) for sub-awardee funding in the amount of $50,000 to assist Tribal organizations and/or Tribal health systems with developing and implementing training and capacity building assistance programs to raise the capacity of Indian health infection control professionals and healthcare providers. Tribal organizations interested in setting up a Tribal infection control peer learning community may apply for the funding. The webinar will provide:

An overview of NIHB’s Project Firstline (PFL): Tribal Infection Prevention and Control Capacity Building Program.
An overview of project activities for sub-awardees.
Information about the application process.

Visit NIHB’s Project Firstline for more information.
For questions or assistance contact Carmen Sanders at csanders@nihb.org.

Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Tobacco Use Disorder
2022-01-11 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS presents Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Tobacco Use Disorder
January 11 at 12:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Assess epidemiology of tobacco use disorder with attention to patterns of use among American Indian/Alaska Native individuals and differences between rural and urban communities.
2. Distinguish features of ceremonial tobacco use compared to signs and symptoms of tobacco use disorder.
3. Apply evidence based strategies to offer treatment for tobacco use disorder including psychosocial and pharmacological treatment.

IHS COVID-19 Response Webinar Series: Vaccine Errors: Best Practices and Risk Reduction Strategies
2022-01-11 12:00 | Virtual Event
IHS COVID-19 Response Webinar Series:
Vaccine Errors: Best Practices and Risk Reduction Strategies
by Lieutenant Commander Morgan Greutman and Andrew Kroger, MD, MPH
January 11 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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White House, Education Dept, CDC call on COVID-19 testing in schools
2022-01-13 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to increase COVID-19 testing in schools. White House, ED, and CDC will host a call with stakeholders on Thursday, January 13 from 2-2:30 PM ET to answer questions from you and your members. Please click here to register for the meeting and receive the Zoom link.
The Biden-Harris Administration is increasing COVID-19 testing for schools by:

Sending 5 Million No-Cost Point-of-Care Tests Per Month to Schools
Providing 5 Million Additional Lab-Based PCR Tests for Free to Schools Per Month
Deploying Federal Surge Testing Units to Support Free Testing Access for Students, School Staff, and Families at Community Testing Sites
Connecting Schools with COVID-19 Testing Providers to Set Up School Testing Programs using American Rescue Plan Funds
New Training, Resources, and Materials for Implementing Test to Stay in Schools

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Listening Session – Session 2: Updated Reimbursement Agreement Template
2022-01-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm (ET)
Virtual Meeting Link: https://vacctraining.adobeconnect.com/PRC-and-agreement-refresh-listening-sessions/

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration will host two listening sessions regarding our collaborative efforts to administer VA’s Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program (IHS/THP) Reimbursement Agreement Program (RAP) and implement Public Law 116-311, Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act. Inclusion of PRC into the program will require adopting a new agreement template. A tribal consultation will be held at a future date that incorporates information obtained from these sessions. Public Law 116-311 amends Section 405(c) of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1645) by clarifying the authority to reimburse for services regardless of whether they are provided directly by the Service, an Indian tribe, or tribal organization, through purchased/referred care, or through a contract for travel described in section 213(b).
Written comments may also be submitted to tribalgovernmentconsultation@va.gov before February 13, 2022. For questions regarding these efforts, please contact Kara Hawthorne at Tribal.Agreements@va.gov. Program information can be found on the VA Office of Community Care’s website: https://www.va.gov/COMMUNITYCARE/providers/info_IHS-THP.asp, and the Office of Tribal Government Relations Web site: http://www.va.gov/tribalgovernment.
Who Should Attend: Tribal Leaders

IHS - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Mood Disorders
2022-01-13 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series:
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Mood Disorders by Michele Iemolo, PsyD, BCBA, RDMT, and Dina Hill, PhD
January 13 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Examine the comorbidity of mood disorders with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) as well as differential diagnoses.
2. Educate families on the clinical presentation of comorbid ASD and
mood disorders, including suicidality.
3. Counsel families on developing treatment intervention plans and
accessing services (therapists, prescribing providers).

USET COVID-19 Project ECHO Session
2022-01-14 11:00 | Virtual Event
Every second Friday of the month: 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.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern (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.**

USET COVID-19 ECHO
2022-01-14 11:00 | Virtual Event
Every second Friday of the month: 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.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central/12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern (join)
Agenda
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.

IHS - Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Inhalant Use Disorder
2022-01-18 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series:
Inhalant Use Disorder by Donna Enfield, MSW, and Molly Faulkner, PhD
January 18 at 12:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Assess patterns and epidemiology related to inhalant use disorder and its
sequalae.
2. Examine risk factors for inhalant use disorder among American Indian/Alaska Native individuals.
3. Apply treatment options for inhalant use disorder.

Rural Health Research Gateway
2022-01-18 12:00 | Virtual Event
Rural Health Research Gateway will hold a zoom call January 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET on Aging in Place in Rural America: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Initiatives. Supporting older adults in remaining in their homes is particularly urgent in rural areas, where the population is older. This webinar will present results from a range of studies investigating challenges, opportunities, and policy implications for older adults aging in place living in rural areas. Register for the call by clicking here.

CMS National Stakeholder Quarterly Call
2022-01-18 12:00
On January 18, at 1 PM ET the Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be hosting a national stakeholder call with the Administrator of CMS, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and CMS leadership to discuss changes to the CMS Strategic Vision, show appreciation for the legacy of Dr. Marin Luther King and look ahead for the agency’s goals in 2022.
Stakeholder calls like this one will be held quarterly and are intended to serve as a means for advancing health equity, expanding coverage, and improving national health outcomes.
To register for the call please click here.

ECHO Clinic: Virtual Care Implementation
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
This ECHO clinic is designed to support I/T/U clinicians and administrators in implementing and overcoming common challenges associated with virtual care programs, such as apps that support healthy behaviors, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring.
Date/Time: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
To Join
Simply click on this Zoom link 5 minutes before the session begins (or at any time during the session): Zoom link >
Virtual Care Implementation Program

NIHB - Exploring Tribal Public Health Infrastructure and Capacity: A Three-Part PHICCS I Series
2022-01-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Exploring Tribal Public Health Infrastructure and Capacity: A Three-Part PHICCS I Series
Wednesdays – January 19, January 26, and February 9, 2022 , 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) for a deep dive into key issues from the 2019 Public Health in Indian Country Capacity Scan (PHICCS I)! This three-part webinar series will explore current topics for Tribal public health infrastructure, including:

January 19, 2022: Tribal Public Health Workforce (Register here)
January 26, 2022: Tribal Capacity for Public Health Data (Register here)
February 9, 2022: Tribal Public Health Authority, Governance, and Exercising Sovereignty (Register here)

This webinar series is for Tribal health directors, Tribal public health professionals, Tribal leaders, local, state, and federal partners, and others who are interested in Tribal public health infrastructure and capacity.
The Public Health in Indian Country Capacity Scan (PHICCS) is a national scan, to be conducted every three years by NIHB. The purpose of PHICCS is to assess the capacity of Tribal health and Tribal public health organizations for delivering public health services. This important tool helps Tribes, Tribal organizations, partners and policy makers better understand Tribal public health infrastructure and plan for future improvements.
Find out more about the PHICCS project, including the upcoming PHICCS II in Spring 2022, here! For questions contact Nina Martin, Program Manager, Public Health Policy and Programs nmartin@nihb.org or 202-548-7299 with any questions.

White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
2022-01-19 15:30 | Virtual Event
EVENT: White House Tribal COVID-19 Update
DATE: Wednesday, January 19th
TIME: 3:30 pm Central / 4:30 pm Eastern
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE

IHS - Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series: Psychedelic use: Ancient Traditions, Therapeutic Use, and Misuse
2022-01-25 11:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Addictions and Recovery Webinar Series:
Psychedelic use: Ancient Traditions, Therapeutic Use, and Misuse
by Snehal Bhatt, MD
January 25 at 12:00 pm Eastern
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Outcomes/Objectives
1. Identify the mechanism of action of classic psychedelics.
2. Examine potential harms associated with misuse.
3. Identify the therapeutic potential of classic psychedelics.
4. Demonstrate cultural humility as it pertains to psychedelic research and
therapy.

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance - BH ECHO Clinic
2022-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
“Introduction to the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance Series” – January Clinic
hosted by USET Tribal Health Program Support
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series, Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, launching on January 25, 2022. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2022 on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the behavioral health/mental health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health, and
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

Project Firstline Webinar: Addressing Emerging Infection Control Threats to Urban Indian Organizations
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
January 26, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
A Kawe (gathering) of UIO leaders, staff, and community members.
This informational and training webinar is designed to obtain feedback from Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) on what the current experiences are as it relates to infection control threats and emerging and remerging diseases. We also aim to provide the latest data and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for health care and community health workers on the current COVID-19 Delta and Omicron variants.
Breakout sessions will allow for UIOs to share their experiences with each other, followed by a presentation addressing UIO concerns from CDC’s Dr. Abigail Carlson. The session will close with a facilitated Q&A session.
Presenters:

Dr. Abigail Carlson, CDC
Kyle Mitchell, Facilitator

Objectives:

Hear from UIOs about current IPC challenges
Facilitate a forum for UIO members to engage with a CDC expert and discuss concerns
Provide the audience with current data and recommendations on how to safely navigate the flu, cold season, and COVID-19 variants
Address “COVID Fatigue” and how to remain vigilant during the pandemic

Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Community Health Workers, IPC Champions
Register and submit your questions

NIHB: Hearing Native Mothers - A Tribal discussion session to hear input on maternal health campaign
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
National Indian Health Board
Hearing Native Mothers: A Tribal Discussion Session on a Campaign to Support Healthy American Indian and Alaska Native Pregnancies and Maternal Health
What: Discussion session to hear Tribal input on maternal health campaign
When: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM ET
Who should attend? This session is for Tribal health directors, Tribal public health professionals, Tribal leaders, and community members who are interested in providing input on a proposed campaign to support healthy pregnancies and postpartum health for AI/AN people.
Register – After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Mothers are cherished, sacred members of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, and hold distinct roles of nourishing, teaching, and leading their families. For many, pregnancy can be an exciting, joyous time. However, while rare, too many mothers die each year from complications related to pregnancy, and AI/AN people are disproportionately affected.
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better understand and amplify the ways in which AI/AN mothers, partners, caregivers, and community members can best keep mothers and babies healthy and safe during pregnancy and beyond. It is essential to work together to protect native families and communities.
Join NIHB and the CDC for a special discussion session on a new campaign segment aimed to support AI/AN healthy pregnancies and postpartum health, based on the existing Hear Her campaign. During the session, CDC speakers will provide a brief overview of the campaign. Time will then be allotted for Tribal participants to provide input on the proposed campaign themes and materials, and best strategies for reaching Tribal communities.
For questions please contact Mattie Curry, Public Health Project Coordinator at mcurry@nihb.org or 202-507-4087.

IHS - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
2022-01-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Webinar Series:
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
by Michele Iemolo, PsyD, BCBA, RDMT, Dina Hill, PhD, and Heather Krapf, BA
January 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Register
Outcomes/Objectives
1. Examine the comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as differential diagnoses.
2. Educate families on the clinical presentation of comorbid ASD and
ADHD.
3. Counsel families on developing treatment intervention plans and
accessing services (therapists, prescribing providers).

Indigenous Public Health Leaders Institute Information Webinar
2022-01-27 16:00 | Virtual Event
The NNPHI team and our partners at the American Indian Public Health Resource Center and Seven Directions Indigenous Public Health Institute will be hosting a 1-hour informational webinar for potential applicants interested in learning more about the Indigenous Public Health Leaders Institute. During the webinar, we will give an overview of the program and the application process. We will also have a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.
The Indigenous Leaders Public Health Program is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the US Department of Health and Human Services, as part of the Co-operative agreement OT18-1802 award totaling $800,000 with 100% being funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor endorsement, by the CDC/HHS. Or the US Government.
Jan 27, 2022 05:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Tribal Accreditation Learning Community (TALC)
2022-01-31 14:00 | Virtual Event
Monday, January 31, 2022, 3:00 pm Eastern
Join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) as we host the first Tribal Accreditation Learning Community (TALC) for 2022. TALC is a free, monthly webinar series held the third Monday of every month. It is designed for sharing and learning about public health performance improvement, system improvement, and accreditation in Tribal communities. Each month, Tribes will convene to learn and engage across various public health topics of interest and relevance.
The January TALC will take place on Monday, January 31 at 3:00 PM ET, and will kick-off with a public health visioning training, “Building your Tribal Public Health Department Utopia”. Participants will describe the structure of their public health systems, practice creating organizational structures and network webs, and identify changes that can promote public health capacity building for their departments and communities. Read more here.
Join the meeting here.
