BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//United South & Eastern Tribes - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.usetinc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for United South & Eastern Tribes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T123000 DTSTAMP:20250507T150558Z CREATED:20240516T210041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T150558Z UID:10003152-1746532800-1746534600@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting DESCRIPTION:The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through public health strategies focused on the mitigation\, prevention\, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.  The goal of this Task Force is to build relationships between Tribal Nations in the USET region and the USET Epidemiology team! Join the contact list today to start receiving updates. \nDate:  The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm  – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern\n \nMay Speaker Highlight: The May meeting will be presented by Shawn Newell Safety Director for the Mi’kmaq Nation. Shawn brings to the Tribal Nation over 26 years of experience in Public Safety. The mission of the Safety Directors is to provide a safe and hazard-free environment for the staff and Tribal citizens of the Mi’kmaq Community. His office is responsible for writing all emergency\, disaster\, shelter\, mitigation\, and safety plans for the Tribal Nation. The Safety Director is also responsible for responding to all minor and large-scale emergencies within the Tribal Nation. \nThe Safety Director also works closely with other Tribal\, state\, and county emergency management officials\, state\, county\, and local police and fire agencies\, the American Red Cross\, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to create conducive working relationships for the betterment of their Tribal Community. \nShawn also provides safety\, CPR\, and first aid training to the Tribal Nation. He serves as the chair of the Mi’kmaq Wellness Committee and on many other boards to represent the Mi’kmaq Nation. \nWho Should Attend?   \n\n Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members\n Health Directors\, Physicians\, Medical Staff\, Behavioral Health Professionals\, Public Health Nurses\n Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel\, Homeland Security Personnel\n Emergency Services Personnel\, First Responders\, Public Safety Personnel\n Epidemiologists\, Data Specialists\n Risk Management Personnel\, Community Planners\n Environmental Health Staff\, Public Works Personnel\n Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience\n\nRegistration: Once we receive your contact information on the form here\, you will be sent the link for the calendar invite. We do this to preserve the integrity of the PHPR Task Force and ensure only USET member Tribal Nation staff and organizations are able to join. \nQuestions: For questions\, please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org\, Samantha Rieche\, USET Staff Epidemiologist at srieche@usetinc.org\, or Haley Tulis\, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant at htulis@usetinc.org. \n  \n  URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-i-2024-07-02-2024-08-06-2024-11-05-2025-05-06/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.usetinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/public-health-prep-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T140000 DTSTAMP:20250508T132545Z CREATED:20250320T155055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T132545Z UID:10002009-1746615600-1746626400@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Due to the high demand of additional information\, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher\, a subject matter expert\, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations. \nTo solicit feedback on topics\, please email Onawa Miller\, USET OTPH Director\, at omiller@usetinc.org \nWhen: First Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: Health Directors\, Tribal Leaders\, and Tribal Nation Designated Staff \nParticipants will learn about: \n\nThe Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V\nHow to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre Award and Startup Cost\nThe Preparation of Budget Negotiation\, Aligning Salaries\, Structuring Budgets\, Contract Support Cost (CSC)\nHow to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables\nHow to Add new Programs\, Functions\, Services and Activities (PFSAs)\, Clinics\, Pharmacy\nThe 340B Pharmacy\nCSC on RCM\nMaximizing Space for a 105(l)\nTMG\, TSG\nHSP Tools\, SAP\n\nRegistration: Register today \nQuestions and Feedback: Please contact Onawa Miller\, USET OTPH Director\, at omiller@usetinc.org with any questions or feedback on topics. \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-health-services-self-determination-and-self-governance-technical-assistance-monthly-office-hours-2025-05-07/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000 DTSTAMP:20250512T114017Z CREATED:20250512T114014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T114017Z UID:10002003-1746691200-1746709200@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Trainings in May 2025. The training will consist of approximately two hours of self-paced pre-work and one 5-hour virtual training day. Mental Health First Aid\, as defined by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing\, is a course that teaches you how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn more about the training.\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\nYouth Mental Health First Aid\nMay 8 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern\n\nAdult Mental Health First Aid\nMay 15 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nAny community member and staff of a USET member Tribal Nation who would like to learn new skills and/or expand on current skills related to mental health and ultimately help those in their communities.\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\n\n How to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders\n How to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis\n\n\n\n\nRegister:\n\nYouth registration link\n\nAdult registration link\n\n\n\nQuestions:\n\nPlease contact Amanda Watts\, Evaluation Specialist\, at awatts@usetinc.org with any questions. URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-2-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T113000 DTSTAMP:20250508T155640Z CREATED:20250508T155640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T155640Z UID:10003502-1747135800-1747135800@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:RTI Webinar on Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) Suicide Risk Screener DESCRIPTION:May 13 at 12:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe RTI Zero Suicide Initiative Coordinating Center will be hosting a 90-minute webinar on the Ask Suicide Screening Questions Toolkit on Tuesday\, May 13\, at 12:30pm ET. This webinar will be led by IHS’s Suicide Prevention expert\, Dr. Pamela End of Horn\, and National Institute of Mental Health ASQ experts\, Dr. Lisa Horowitz and Deborah Snyder. This webinar will focus on examining how the ASQ can be used and identifying the advantages and disadvantages of using the ASQ. \nSuicide has been recognized as a serious public health issue that disproportionately impacts American Indian and Alaska Native communities. To better serve at-risk populations and mitigate suicide deaths\, IHS has identified and will implement a uniform\, research-based screening tool. All IHS federal facilities will implement the Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ) suicide screening tool by September 1\, 2025. URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/rti-webinar-on-ask-suicide-screening-questions-asq-suicide-risk-screener/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health,Topics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T130000 DTSTAMP:20250515T160234Z CREATED:20250512T113856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T160234Z UID:10002004-1747296000-1747314000@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training DESCRIPTION:The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Trainings in May 2025. The training will consist of approximately two hours of self-paced pre-work and one 5-hour virtual training day. Mental Health First Aid\, as defined by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing\, is a course that teaches you how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn more about the training. \n\nWhen:  \nYouth Mental Health First Aid\nMay 8 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern \nAdult Mental Health First Aid\nMay 15 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern \n\nWho Should Attend: \nAny community member and staff of a USET member Tribal Nation who would like to learn new skills and/or expand on current skills related to mental health and ultimately help those in their communities. \n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders\nHow to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis\n\n\nRegister: \nYouth registration link \nAdult registration link \n\nQuestions: \nPlease contact Amanda Watts\, Evaluation Specialist\, at awatts@usetinc.org with any questions. URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T140000 DTSTAMP:20250401T194550Z CREATED:20250401T194550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T194550Z UID:10003468-1747312200-1747317600@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:Health Information Technology Modernization Four Directions Warehouse DESCRIPTION:Health Information Technology Modernization Four Directions Warehouse \nDate: Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 \nTime: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nRegistration Link: Meeting Registration – Zoom (zoomgov.com) \nEvent Sponsor: IHS \nWho Should Attend: Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/health-information-technology-modernization-four-directions-warehouse/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Topics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T150000 DTSTAMP:20250401T194347Z CREATED:20250401T194347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T194347Z UID:10003467-1747317600-1747321200@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:DSTAC Monthly Call DESCRIPTION:The Direct Service Tribes (DST) Advisory Committee (DSTAC) Monthly meeting to provide leadership\, advocacy\, and policy guidance.  Advocating for Indian Health policies that advance DST objectives and priorities. \nDate:  Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 \nTime:  3:00-4:00pm ET \nJoin ZoomGov Meeting\nhttps://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1608602523 \nMeeting ID: 160 860 2523\nOne tap mobile\n+16692545252\,\,1608602523# US (San Jose)\n+16692161590\,\,1608602523# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)\n+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)\n+1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)\n+1 551 285 1373 US\n+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)\n+1 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line)\n833 568 8864 US Toll-free\nMeeting ID: 160 860 2523\nFind your local number: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/u/aotEF8PZg \nJoin by Skype for Business\nhttps://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/skype/1608602523 \nEvent Sponsor: IHS \nWho Should Attend: Federal\, Tribal\, and Interested Parties URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/dstac-monthly-call/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Topics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522 DTSTAMP:20250421T145743Z CREATED:20250421T145743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T145743Z UID:10002047-1747699200-1747871999@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:NIHB Hosting CMS ITU Training DESCRIPTION:May 20-21\nHoliday Inn and Suites\nElk Grove Central – Hwy 99\n9175 West Stockton Boulevard\nSacramento\, CA\nRegister \nThe National Indian Health Board (NIHB)\, in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\, invites you to attend the upcoming CMS ITU Training held in person May 20–21\, 2025\, in Sacramento\, California. \n This important training helps Indian Health Service (IHS)\, Tribal\, and Urban Indian (ITU) programs maximize their ability to access third-party resources through Medicare\, Medicaid\, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. \nBook Your Room –  Act now: The hotel room block expires April 27! \nRooms are limited — register and secure your lodging today! \nWho should attend: \n\nBusiness Office staff\nBenefits Coordinators\nPatient Registration staff\nBilling and Coding professionals\n\nTopics include: \n\nCMS Tribal Affairs updates\nMedicare\, Medicaid\, and Social Security programs\nBilling\, coding\, and more\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kristen Bitsuie at kbitsuie@nihb.org. URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-hosting-cms-itu-training/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sacramento\, CA\, 9175 West Stockton Boulevard\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95758\, United States CATEGORIES:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Federal Partners,Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000 DTSTAMP:20250714T155935Z CREATED:20250714T155924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T155935Z UID:10001934-1747825200-1747836000@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is pleased to announce that starting January 15th we will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics: Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, and the Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \nWhen: The third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nations Health Directors and Clinical Staff \nLearning Objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions\, requests\, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding: \n\nSocial Determinants of Health\nGPRA measures\nEHR templates and reminders\nRPMS\niCARE panels\nworkflow management\nPatient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation\n\nRegistration: Registration is not required. \nJoin via Zoom: Zoom link \nQuestions: Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET Public Health Planning & Infrastructure Program Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org. URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T100000 DTSTAMP:20250516T163748Z CREATED:20250516T163748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T163748Z UID:10003514-1748340000-1748340000@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:IHS MSP eLearning virtual session DESCRIPTION:The Indian Health Service\, Office of Quality\, Division of Quality Assurance and Patient Safety\, Credentialing Program is hosting a one-hour virtual eLearning session for their IHS Medical Service Professional (aka Credentialist) on Tuesday\, May 27\, 2025 at 11 am EST. There will be a guest speaker from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).  This information is relevant to our Tribal and Urban credentialing and clinical colleagues who would like to attend\, please share this information with your contacts. \nAdditional information on the ECFMG: \nAs you may know\, International medical graduates (IMGs) comprise one-quarter of the U.S. physician workforce. Certification by ECFMG is the standard for evaluating the qualifications of these physicians before they enter U.S. graduate medical education (GME)\, where they provide supervised patient care. ECFMG Certification is also a requirement for IMGs to take Step 3 of the three-step United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE®)  and to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States. \nECFMG provides other programs for IMGs pursuing U.S. GME\, including those that assist them with the process of applying for U.S. GME positions; and that sponsor foreign nationals for the J-1 visa for the purpose of participating in such programs. ECFMG offers a verification service that allows GME programs\, state medical boards\, hospitals\, and credentialing agencies in the United States to obtain primary-source confirmation that their IMG applicants are certified by ECFMG. \nIf you are interested in participating please reach out to CAPT Harjo who’s information if below. \nDione Harjo\, MPH\, CPCS\, Credentialing Program Coordinator \nDione.Harjo@ihs.gov \n(Ret.) CAPT\, US Public Health Service \n(W) (240) 535-2199 \n  URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-msp-elearning-virtual-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Topics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T140000 DTSTAMP:20250527T200056Z CREATED:20211208T210323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T200056Z UID:10000501-1748350800-1748354400@www.usetinc.org SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session DESCRIPTION:United South and Eastern Tribes\, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Session. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence\, strengths\, balance\, innate resources\, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length. \nMay’s session will be on Scientific Mindedness and Cultural Knowledge and will be presented by Dr. Jeff King. \nWho should attend? Tribal Nation health directors\, clinic staff\, counselors\, social workers\, physicians\, nurses\, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff\, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join. \nThe one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to: \n\nGain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health\,\nDiscuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health\, and\nLearn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff\, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.\n\nThe 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. \nContinuing education credits will be provided. \nRegister in advance for the session. \nFor questions\, please contact the Reclaiming Team\, at ReclaimingTeam@usetinc.org. URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bhecho-2022-02-22-2022-03-22-2022-04-19-2022-07-26-2023-01-24-2023-02-28-2023-05-23-2023-11-28-2024-01-23-2024-02-27-2024-06-25-2024-09-24-2025-02-25-2025-03-25-2025-05-27/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health,Topics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.usetinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/reclaiming-2-e1646407483829.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR