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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 \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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T110000
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UID:10002012-1751454000-1751464800@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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T235959
DTSTAMP:20250710T135940Z
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UID:10003373-1751846400-1752105599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:2025 USET Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 USET Best Practices Conference\nThe Braided Path: Weaving together Wisdom\, Innovation\, and Community\nJuly 7-9\, 2025\nNashville\, TN\nOur Why: USET member Tribal Nations have cared for their communities and environments since time immemorial. This wisdom and these invaluable best practices have been passed down through the generations fostering a unique relationship among each other and all living things. This advances a deep connection with the environment\, providing holistic health approaches\, and cultivates sustainable economic development. \n\nConference Definition: USET presents an integrated approach to Tribal Sovereignty and Self-determination through the programmatic lens of our Offices of Environmental Resource Management\, Economic Development\, and Tribal Public Health. This conference hosts learning sessions for Tribal Leadership and staff to engage in a collaborative setting to share knowledge\, wisdom\, and innovation to enhance our collective strength and impact. \n\nGoals: \n\nTo provide collaborative spaces for USET member Tribal Nation Leaders and staff to share knowledge\, skills\, resources\, and fortify relationships.\nTo promote USET foundational pillars\, which support USET member Tribal Nations in strengthening communities of practice.\nTo provide innovative support service through cross-sectional tracks.\nTo ensure the health\, well-being\, and self-determination of present and future generations.\n\n\nWhen: July 7-9\, 2025 \nThe conference begins on July 7 at 1:30 pm and ends on July 9 at 4:30 pm. \n\nWhere: Nashville\, TN \nRenaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville\n611 Commerce Street\nNashville\, TN 37203 \nThe Hotel Room Block has been extended to Monday\, June 16. To make your reservation\, use the booking link or call 615-255-8400. The discounted room rate is $249.00 + taxes per night. If you have any issues making your reservation\, please contact Jane Wilson at jwilson@usetinc.org. \nTransportation to/from the Hotel: The hotel does not provide a shuttle service. The Nashville BNA Airport does have taxis and ride shares that will easily transport you to/from the hotel. \nParking: The hotel has valet parking for $65.00 a day. Valet parking does have in/out privileges. Self-parking options are available nearby but are not associated with the hotel. \n*Letter from Hotel regarding parking and the temporary closing of the garage at 151 6th Ave North. \nPlaces to Eat and Things to Do Near the Renaissance Nashville Hotel:\nFifth + Broad – Connected to the hotel\, explore Fifth + Broadway\, where the city comes to life. With eats and entertainment for all ages\, Fifth + Broadway is changing the way Nashville lives\, works and plays. Enjoy premier shopping\, ridiculously good food and more all while taking in the downtown views. \nThings to Do in Nashville – Creativity is the heart and soul of Nashville\, the “Music City\,” and there’s never a shortage of inspiring things to do. From music\, culture\, and the arts to food\, sports\, and shopping\, there is an “only in Nashville” experience waiting for you. \nRenaissance Hotel Interactive Local Attractions Map – At Renaissance Nashville Hotel\, you’re in the heart of all the city center action\, from the Tennessee State Capitol to Bridgestone Arena to the one and only Music Row. \n\nWho should attend: \nUSET member Tribal Nation Leaders\, staff\, committee members\, volunteers\, and citizens who can benefit in the exchange of information\, such as: \n\nUSET Member Tribal Nation Leaders \nUSET Member Tribal Health Staff: Health directors\, clinic staff\, diabetes coordinators\, behavioral health\, social services personnel\, emergency services personnel\, and public health professionals. \nUSET Member Tribal Economic Development Staff: Development Directors\, Enterprise leaders\, Community Development professionals \nUSET Member Tribal Program Staff: Natural resource managers\, water and wastewater utility professionals\, agriculture program staff and producers\, cultural resource managers\, climate adaptation and resiliency staff\, school and childcare facilities managers\, and infrastructure and community development planners.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTracks:  \nThe USET Best Practices Conference tracks are designed to provide a diverse and comprehensive platform for exploring critical issues and emerging trends across various programmatic focuses.  These tracks aim to foster dialogue\, collaboration\, and innovation. Through engaging presentations\, panel discussions\, and networking opportunities\, participants will gain valuable insights\, share expertise\, and forge meaningful connections with fellow professionals and thought leaders. \nThe USET Offices of Environmental Resource Management\, the Economic Development\, and Tribal Public Health will present across these three domains: \n\nOur Homelands: Exploring the relationship between indigenous communities and their ancestral lands\, this track delves into the challenges and best practices of preserving cultural heritage\, community development\, and environmental stewardship.\nOur People: Focusing on the well-being and empowerment of indigenous people\, this track addresses issues such as health\, education\, and the preservation of traditional knowledge and languages.\nOur Voice: Envisioning a future shaped by indigenous perspectives\, this track explores innovative solutions to pressing global challenges and inclusion of indigenous narratives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \nAgenda (last updated July 1\, 2025) \n\nRegistration: Registration is now open. \n\nTravel Stipends: \nThe 2025 Travel Stipend Request is now closed.  Thank you to everyone who applied and if you have any questions or concerns\, please reach out to BPCsupport@usetinc.org. \n\nSpecial Events: \n\nBarter Market:  Back for the second year\, the Barter Market is an activity to discuss trade and remember the value of our time\, expertise\, and craft beyond the cash economy. To participate\, please bring a good or service\, large or small\, that can make for a good trade. Some examples include: Maple syrup\, seeds\, beadwork\, baskets\, jam\, teas\, traditional tools\, books\, a hug\, resume review\, seed sorting\, etc.\n\n\nSpeakers: \nFor inquiries on speaker opportunities at the USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference\, please contact us at bpcsupport@usetinc.org. \n\nExhibitors: \nFor inquiries on exhibitor opportunities at the USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference\, please contact us at bpcsupport@usetinc.org. \nFedEx Shipping Instructions \nRenaissance Hotel Vendor Shipping Instructions \n\n\n\nMeeting App: \n\n\nDownload the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements\, create your schedule\, view all agendas\, and connect with attendees. \nIf you have used the app for a previous USET meeting\, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile\, go to settings\, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference and download the event to your app. \n\nOpen the app in Google Play\nOpen the app in the Apple Store\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe hotel does not provide airport shuttle service.\nAll meals will not be provided.\nA wellness room will be available for participants to take a moment to unwind and relieve some stress.\nA lactation room will be provided for participants needing to pump or breastfeed.\nIt will be hot and humid in Nashville. The weather is a bit unpredictable\, but heat and humidity are a guarantee. However\, some rooms in the hotel might be a bit chilly so it’s suggested to bring a light jacket or sweater.\nThere will be fabulous prizes given during general sessions and you must be present to win.\nThere will be amazing vendors!\nThe USET/USET Event app will have the most up-to-date information regarding sessions\, locations\, and maps. Notifications will be sent throughout the conference for helpful reminders and announcements.\n\n\n  \nUSET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings \nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us\, the lessons learned during this time remind us of the importance of maintaining proactive and precautionary health measures. Moving forward\, USET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members\, staff\, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others\, such as: \n\nStaying home when feeling unwell.\nWashing hands frequently and thoroughly.\nPracticing respiratory etiquette (e.g.\, covering coughs and sneezes).\nRemaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2025-uset-bpc/
LOCATION:Renaissance Nashville Hotel\, 611 Commerce Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Economic Development,Health,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T000000
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UID:10003498-1751932800-1752105599@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Recipients
DESCRIPTION:Update: This training has been rescheduled from July 10-11\, 2025\, to July 8-9\, 2025 \n\nParticipants will receive in-person instruction at no-cost in the Diabetes Management System package for RPMS (BDM) in both the roll and scroll interface and the Visual DMS graphical user interface (GUI). Topics include building and maintaining diabetes and pre-diabetes registers\, editing patient information\, and running register and quality assurance reports. Additional topics include using QMAN for custom searches to meet needs that commonly arise for diabetes programs\, creating panels of patients in iCare\, and performing the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit. \nWhen: July 8-9 at 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Central each day \nWhere: In-person only at the USET and Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office\, 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike\, Nashville\, TN 37214\, on the third floor in the computer training room \nHotel Accommodations:\nRenaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville\n611 Commerce Street\nNashville\, TN 37203 \nTo make your reservation\, use the booking link here or call (877) 901-6632. The discounted room rate is $249.00 + taxes per night. The discounted room rates expire on June 9\, 2025. \n*A shuttle will be provided from the Tribal Best Practice Conference Hotel to the Nashville office where the training is being conducted. \nWho Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations that are Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant participants who submit the annual web\naudit in SOS. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize the importance of building and maintaining a diabetes and pre-diabetes register.\nLearn about best practices within the Diabetes Management System Package for RPMS.\nUnderstand how to run quality assurance reports.\nLearn the steps necessary to perform the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.\n\nRegistration: Register today. \nQuestions: For questions\, please contact Michele Scarlata\, USET Project Administrator\, at mscarlata@usetinc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/resource-and-patient-management-system-rpms-training-for-special-diabetes-program-for-indians-sdpi-recipients/
LOCATION:United South and Eastern Tribes Nashville Office\, 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T100000
DTSTAMP:20250707T181644Z
CREATED:20250707T155710Z
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UID:10003586-1751968800-1751968800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIHB Hosting Tribal Caucus in Preparation for Upcoming Consultations on the Ongoing IHS Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nJuly 8 at 11:00 am Eastern\nRegister \nThe National Indian Health Board will host a virtual tribal caucus on July 8\, 2025\, at 11:00 a.m. ET\, in preparation for the upcoming series of in-person tribal consultations on the ongoing realignment of the Indian Health Service (IHS). \nThe purpose of this caucus is to provide an overview of the ongoing IHS realignment proposal and give time and space for tribal leaders\, health professionals\, and advisors to prepare for the in-person tribal consultations. \nPlease be advised that this Tribal caucus is closed to Federal partners. This meeting is also off the record and not for press purposes. Please email federalrelations@nihb.org if you have any questions\, comments\, or concerns.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-hosting-tribal-caucus-in-preparation-for-upcoming-consultations-on-the-ongoing-ihs-realignment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T160000
DTSTAMP:20250708T212414Z
CREATED:20250708T212414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T212414Z
UID:10003563-1751976000-1751990400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategic Realignment Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. [PDF – 104 KB] \n\nEnclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees [PDF – 104 KB]\n\nDuring these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer\, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory Committees. Please see the website that lists the current IHS Tribal Advisory Committees. \n  \nTribal Consultation – Seattle\, Washington\nDate: Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Seattle Airport Marriott\n3201 South 176th Street\nSeattle\, Washington 98188 \nTribal Consultation – Phoenix\, Arizona\nDate: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Marriott Phoenix Chandler\n1600 South Price Road\nChandler\, Arizona 85286 \nTribal Consultation – Minneapolis\, Minnesota\nDate: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis\n3200 East 81st Street\nBloomington\, MN 55425 \nTribal Consultation – Washington\, District of Columbia\nDate: Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hubert H. Humphrey Building – Hall of Tribal Nations\n200 Independence Ave SW\nWashington\, DC 20201 \nUrban Confer – Virtual\nDate: Monday\, July 28\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-strategic-realignment-consultation-2/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T150000
DTSTAMP:20250711T130810Z
CREATED:20250711T130810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T130810Z
UID:10003564-1752145200-1752159600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategic Realignment Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. [PDF – 104 KB] \n\nEnclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees [PDF – 104 KB]\n\nDuring these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer\, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory Committees. Please see the website that lists the current IHS Tribal Advisory Committees. \n  \nTribal Consultation – Seattle\, Washington\nDate: Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Seattle Airport Marriott\n3201 South 176th Street\nSeattle\, Washington 98188 \nTribal Consultation – Phoenix\, Arizona\nDate: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Marriott Phoenix Chandler\n1600 South Price Road\nChandler\, Arizona 85286 \nTribal Consultation – Minneapolis\, Minnesota\nDate: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis\n3200 East 81st Street\nBloomington\, MN 55425 \nTribal Consultation – Washington\, District of Columbia\nDate: Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hubert H. Humphrey Building – Hall of Tribal Nations\n200 Independence Ave SW\nWashington\, DC 20201 \nUrban Confer – Virtual\nDate: Monday\, July 28\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-strategic-realignment-consultation-3/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T170000
DTSTAMP:20250708T154156Z
CREATED:20250708T154156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T154156Z
UID:10003589-1752480000-1752512400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIHB Tribal Caucus Listening Session to Prepare for Upcoming Consultations on the HHS  Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nRegister \nThe National Indian Health Board is hosting a virtual tribal caucus on July 14\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET in preparation for the two virtual listening sessions on July 16 and 17\, 2025\, from 12:00-5:30 p.m. ET\, each day. \nThe listening session will solicit tribal feedback and priorities regarding Secretary Kennedy’s announced restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order 14210 entitled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.” \nPlease be advised that this tribal caucus is closed to federal partners. This meeting is also off the record and not for press purposes. You can email federalrelations@nihb.org if you have any questions\, comments\, or concerns. \nPlease note that this is a separate tribal caucus from the one NIHB is hosting to prepare for the upcoming series of IHS tribal consultations.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-tribal-caucus-listening-session-to-prepare-for-upcoming-consultations-on-the-hhs-realignment/2025-07-14/1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T170000
DTSTAMP:20250708T154303Z
CREATED:20250708T154303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T154303Z
UID:10003591-1752480000-1752512400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIHB Tribal Caucus Listening Session to Prepare for Upcoming Consultations on the HHS  Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter Register The National Indian Health Board is hosting a virtual tribal caucus on July 14\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET in preparation for the two virtual listening sessions on July 16 and 17\, 2025\, from 12:00-5:30 p.m. ET\, each day. The listening session will solicit tribal feedback and priorities regarding Secretary Kennedy’s announced restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order 14210 entitled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.” Please be advised that this tribal caucus is closed to federal partners. This meeting is also off the record and not for press purposes. You can email federalrelations@nihb.org if you have any questions\, comments\, or concerns. \nPlease note that this is a separate tribal caucus from the one NIHB is hosting to prepare for the upcoming series of IHS tribal consultations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-tribal-caucus-listening-session-to-prepare-for-upcoming-consultations-on-the-hhs-realignment-2/2025-07-14/1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T130000
DTSTAMP:20250708T154156Z
CREATED:20250708T154156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T154156Z
UID:10003590-1752498000-1752498000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIHB Tribal Caucus Listening Session to Prepare for Upcoming Consultations on the HHS  Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nRegister \nThe National Indian Health Board is hosting a virtual tribal caucus on July 14\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET in preparation for the two virtual listening sessions on July 16 and 17\, 2025\, from 12:00-5:30 p.m. ET\, each day. \nThe listening session will solicit tribal feedback and priorities regarding Secretary Kennedy’s announced restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order 14210 entitled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.” \nPlease be advised that this tribal caucus is closed to federal partners. This meeting is also off the record and not for press purposes. You can email federalrelations@nihb.org if you have any questions\, comments\, or concerns. \nPlease note that this is a separate tribal caucus from the one NIHB is hosting to prepare for the upcoming series of IHS tribal consultations.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-tribal-caucus-listening-session-to-prepare-for-upcoming-consultations-on-the-hhs-realignment/2025-07-14/2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T130000
DTSTAMP:20250708T154303Z
CREATED:20250708T154303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T154303Z
UID:10003592-1752498000-1752498000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:NIHB Tribal Caucus Listening Session to Prepare for Upcoming Consultations on the HHS  Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter Register The National Indian Health Board is hosting a virtual tribal caucus on July 14\, 2025\, at 2:00 p.m. ET in preparation for the two virtual listening sessions on July 16 and 17\, 2025\, from 12:00-5:30 p.m. ET\, each day. The listening session will solicit tribal feedback and priorities regarding Secretary Kennedy’s announced restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order 14210 entitled “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.” Please be advised that this tribal caucus is closed to federal partners. This meeting is also off the record and not for press purposes. You can email federalrelations@nihb.org if you have any questions\, comments\, or concerns. \nPlease note that this is a separate tribal caucus from the one NIHB is hosting to prepare for the upcoming series of IHS tribal consultations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nihb-tribal-caucus-listening-session-to-prepare-for-upcoming-consultations-on-the-hhs-realignment-2/2025-07-14/2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T140000
DTSTAMP:20250715T195643Z
CREATED:20250715T195643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T195643Z
UID:10003565-1752573600-1752588000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategic Realignment Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. [PDF – 104 KB] \n\nEnclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees [PDF – 104 KB]\n\nDuring these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer\, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory Committees. Please see the website that lists the current IHS Tribal Advisory Committees. \n  \nTribal Consultation – Seattle\, Washington\nDate: Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Seattle Airport Marriott\n3201 South 176th Street\nSeattle\, Washington 98188 \nTribal Consultation – Phoenix\, Arizona\nDate: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Marriott Phoenix Chandler\n1600 South Price Road\nChandler\, Arizona 85286 \nTribal Consultation – Minneapolis\, Minnesota\nDate: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis\n3200 East 81st Street\nBloomington\, MN 55425 \nTribal Consultation – Washington\, District of Columbia\nDate: Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hubert H. Humphrey Building – Hall of Tribal Nations\n200 Independence Ave SW\nWashington\, DC 20201 \nUrban Confer – Virtual\nDate: Monday\, July 28\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-strategic-realignment-consultation-4/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T140000
DTSTAMP:20250717T184657Z
CREATED:20250717T184657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T184657Z
UID:10001936-1752663600-1752674400@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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T163000
DTSTAMP:20250718T133412Z
CREATED:20250624T210715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T133412Z
UID:10003574-1752663600-1752769800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:HHS Virtual Tribal Listening Sessions on the Reorganization
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nDate: July 16 – July 17\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 – 5:30pm ET each day\nRegister \nWritten Comments:\nWritten comments related to the HHS reorganization are requested by July 18\, 2025. Please send comments via one of the following methods:\nEmail: TribalAffairs@hhs.gov\nSubject Line: Tribal Listening Session on the HHS Reorganization\nPostal Mail:\nDarcie L. Johnston\, Principal Deputy Director\nDept. of Health & Human Services\nOffice of the Secretary\, IEA\n200 Independence Ave. SW\nMail Stop: 620E.11\nWashington\, DC 20201 \nThis listening session will provide an opportunity for tribes to collectively share their feedback and priorities regarding the HHS reorganization. HHS leadership will be present to hear your feedback on their specific programs and services. Due to the temporary restraining order preventing the Department from active public engagement on the reorganization issued in American Federation of Government Employees\, AFL-CIO v. Trump \, No. 3:2025cv03698 (N.D. Cal. 2025)\, HHS participants will be limited to receiving tribal comments during the listening session for internal planning purposes. We hope the listening session will contribute to the Department’s greater understanding of the tribal implications of these proposed changes\, as well as tribal recommendations for this action.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/hhs-virtual-tribal-listening-sessions-on-the-reorganization/2025-07-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Federal Partners,Health,Listening Session,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T163000
DTSTAMP:20250718T133412Z
CREATED:20250624T210715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T133412Z
UID:10003575-1752750000-1752769800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:HHS Virtual Tribal Listening Sessions on the Reorganization
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \nDate: July 16 – July 17\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 – 5:30pm ET each day\nRegister \nWritten Comments:\nWritten comments related to the HHS reorganization are requested by July 18\, 2025. Please send comments via one of the following methods:\nEmail: TribalAffairs@hhs.gov\nSubject Line: Tribal Listening Session on the HHS Reorganization\nPostal Mail:\nDarcie L. Johnston\, Principal Deputy Director\nDept. of Health & Human Services\nOffice of the Secretary\, IEA\n200 Independence Ave. SW\nMail Stop: 620E.11\nWashington\, DC 20201 \nThis listening session will provide an opportunity for tribes to collectively share their feedback and priorities regarding the HHS reorganization. HHS leadership will be present to hear your feedback on their specific programs and services. Due to the temporary restraining order preventing the Department from active public engagement on the reorganization issued in American Federation of Government Employees\, AFL-CIO v. Trump \, No. 3:2025cv03698 (N.D. Cal. 2025)\, HHS participants will be limited to receiving tribal comments during the listening session for internal planning purposes. We hope the listening session will contribute to the Department’s greater understanding of the tribal implications of these proposed changes\, as well as tribal recommendations for this action.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/hhs-virtual-tribal-listening-sessions-on-the-reorganization/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS),Federal Partners,Health,Listening Session,Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T140000
DTSTAMP:20250725T142321Z
CREATED:20250725T142306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T142321Z
UID:10000506-1753189200-1753192800@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. \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/reclaiming-native-psychological-brilliance-wise-practices-a-tribal-behavioral-health-echo-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20250725T142406Z
CREATED:20250725T142406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T142406Z
UID:10003566-1753261200-1753275600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategic Realignment Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. [PDF – 104 KB] \n\nEnclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees [PDF – 104 KB]\n\nDuring these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer\, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory Committees. Please see the website that lists the current IHS Tribal Advisory Committees. \n  \nTribal Consultation – Seattle\, Washington\nDate: Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Seattle Airport Marriott\n3201 South 176th Street\nSeattle\, Washington 98188 \nTribal Consultation – Phoenix\, Arizona\nDate: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Marriott Phoenix Chandler\n1600 South Price Road\nChandler\, Arizona 85286 \nTribal Consultation – Minneapolis\, Minnesota\nDate: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis\n3200 East 81st Street\nBloomington\, MN 55425 \nTribal Consultation – Washington\, District of Columbia\nDate: Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hubert H. Humphrey Building – Hall of Tribal Nations\n200 Independence Ave SW\nWashington\, DC 20201 \nUrban Confer – Virtual\nDate: Monday\, July 28\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-strategic-realignment-consultation-5/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T140000
DTSTAMP:20250730T174855Z
CREATED:20250618T005521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T174855Z
UID:10003567-1753704000-1753711200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Strategic Realignment Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The IHS Acting Director writes to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to initiate Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer to seek your recommendations regarding the proposed realignment of the Indian Health Service. [PDF – 104 KB] \n\nEnclosure: IHS Tribal Advisory Committees [PDF – 104 KB]\n\nDuring these Tribal Consultations and Urban Confer\, IHS would also like to discuss their current Tribal Advisory Committees. Please see the website that lists the current IHS Tribal Advisory Committees. \n  \nTribal Consultation – Seattle\, Washington\nDate: Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Seattle Airport Marriott\n3201 South 176th Street\nSeattle\, Washington 98188 \nTribal Consultation – Phoenix\, Arizona\nDate: Thursday\, July 10\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Marriott Phoenix Chandler\n1600 South Price Road\nChandler\, Arizona 85286 \nTribal Consultation – Minneapolis\, Minnesota\nDate: Tuesday\, July 15\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hyatt Regency Bloomington – Minneapolis\n3200 East 81st Street\nBloomington\, MN 55425 \nTribal Consultation – Washington\, District of Columbia\nDate: Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link\nAddress: Hubert H. Humphrey Building – Hall of Tribal Nations\n200 Independence Ave SW\nWashington\, DC 20201 \nUrban Confer – Virtual\nDate: Monday\, July 28\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST\nRegistration Link
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-strategic-realignment-consultation/2025-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T153000
DTSTAMP:20250730T195538Z
CREATED:20250715T193036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195538Z
UID:10003610-1753880400-1753889400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:SAMHSA Nutrition and Behavioral Health Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:July 30 at 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe goal of this virtual listening session is to gather information from participants to aid SAMHSA about the development of a resource that will assist partners in implementing and sustaining projects addressing the relationship between nutrition and behavioral health. \nThe Nutrition and Behavioral Health Project aims to promote emotional wellness and reduce the impact of mental health and substance use conditions by identifying and implementing strategies that address the intersection between behavioral health and nutrition\, food security\, and access to traditional foods. \nSAMHSA invites participation in the upcoming listening session\, especially to those who have expertise regarding the relationship between behavioral health and nutrition\, food security\, and access to traditional foods in: states/communities\, tribes/tribal organizations\, or maternal health. This listening session will then inform further activities to develop a resource. This session is open to the public\, so please share it with those who you know may have similar expertise. \nFor logistical questions\, contact Amy Rabin\, arabin@capconcorp.com. For program-related questions contact Kim Reynolds\, Kimberly.reynolds@samhsa.hhs.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/samhsa-nutrition-and-behavioral-health-listening-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Federal Partners,Health,Listening Session,Policy and Legislative Events,Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),Topics
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