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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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T235959
DTSTAMP:20250716T195435Z
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SUMMARY:Biannual CDC Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 29th Biannual CDC Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting will take place August 6–7\, 2025. The meeting will be hosted by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Tulsa\, OK. You can register to attend virtually by clicking this link: Webinar Registration – Zoom. The agenda will be posted soon on the CDC/ATSDR TAC website. \nThe TAC serves an important advisory role for CDC and ATSDR\, exchanging information and advice on policies\, guidance\, and programmatic issues affecting the health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The meeting will provide opportunities for tribal leaders to hear about and provide input on public health issues affecting Tribal Nations. \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to the Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances (OTASA) at TribalSupport@cdc.gov.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/biannual-cdc-tribal-advisory-committee-tac-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),Federal Partners,Health,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T140000
DTSTAMP:20250807T125851Z
CREATED:20250807T125823Z
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UID:10002013-1754478000-1754488800@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-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T140000
DTSTAMP:20250807T203610Z
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UID:10003607-1754569800-1754575200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:PATH EHR Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC)
DESCRIPTION:August 7 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nThe Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program is hosting a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC) session on Thursday\, August 7  from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. This session provides an opportunity for Tribes and urban Indian organizations to discover more about PATH EHR Scope and Capabilities. You will have ample time to ask questions and provide input based on your experience with electronic health record (EHR) solutions at your facilities.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/path-ehr-tribal-consultation-and-urban-confer-tc-uc/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Federal Partners,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS),Policy and Legislative Events,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250811T160000
DTSTAMP:20250729T135633Z
CREATED:20250729T135633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T135633Z
UID:10003635-1754921700-1754928000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:FY 2027 Sub-Workgroup on Mandatory Funding for IHS
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this sub-workgroup meeting is to identify key questions and topics where additional analysis would bolster a potential mandatory funding proposal. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting 3:15pm-5:00pm EST \nIn-person location: Hubert H. Humphrey Building\, Room 800\, 200 Independence Avenue SW\, Washington\, D.C. 20201 \nZoom Link for Virtual Attendance: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/kvPS2C8HRhy9Qj34mXaE8w\nMeeting ID:  161 976 3353\nPasscode:  847768 \nEvent Sponsor: IHS\nWho Should Attend: IHS\, Tribal Leaders\, and NIHB
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/fy-2027-sub-workgroup-on-mandatory-funding-for-ihs/
CATEGORIES:Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20250728T132438Z
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UID:10003630-1755093600-1755097200@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:All Tribes Webinar: Medicaid Tribal Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
DESCRIPTION:Register now.  \nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs (DTA)\, in collaboration with the National Indian Health Board\, will hold an All Tribes Webinar Wednesday\, August 13\, from 3-4 p.m. Eastern. \nThe webinar will provide an overview of and introduction to the Medicaid tribal provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21). This bill was enacted into law July 4\, 2025. Presenters will discuss how the provisions of the law impact American Indian and Alaska Native Medicaid beneficiaries. Additionally\, the presenters will explain how other CMS programs may be impacted by the law\, with potential tribal implications. \nOnce available\, a recording of this All Tribes Webinar will be found on the CMS DTA Spotlight page. \nReview the legislation in advance of the webinar.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/all-tribes-webinar-medicaid-tribal-provisions-in-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T140000
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UID:10001937-1755687600-1755698400@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-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T150000
DTSTAMP:20250806T202418Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T202418Z
UID:10003650-1755698400-1755702000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Overview of the Draft Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act
DESCRIPTION:NCAI is pleased to host a webinar on the recently released discussion draft of the Draft Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in response to The Way Forward Report from the Commission on Native Children. To assist Tribal stakeholders in preparing their feedback\, NCAI is working in partnership with our sister organizations – Tribal Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal Consortium\, Alaska Federation of Natives\, National Indian Child Welfare Association\, National Indian Health Board\, National Indian American Housing Council\, as well as Anita Fineday\, Commissioner on Commission on Native Children to provide Tribal stakeholders information on this expansive and important legislation to assist in drafting comments to Senator Murkowsi. Comments are due on September 12\, 2025 Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov and will inform the Senator on changes and improvements to the legislation. \nThe webinar will be held on August 20\, 2025\, at 3:00 pm Eastern\, 2:00 pm Central\, 1:00 pm Mountain\, 12:00 pm Pacific\, 11:00 am Alaska\, and 10:00 am Hawaii.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/overview-of-the-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Housing,Self-Governance,Social Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T140000
DTSTAMP:20251028T212937Z
CREATED:20250826T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T212937Z
UID:10000507-1756213200-1756216800@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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T110000
DTSTAMP:20250828T200248Z
CREATED:20250725T202340Z
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UID:10003629-1756371600-1756378800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Public Health Infrastructure Defined and Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:USET’s Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) invites you to an upcoming virtual training on understanding Tribal Public Health Infrastructure with public health leader Dr. Charlotte Huntley. \nThe training includes: \n\nFoundations of Public Health\nTribal Data Sovereignty\nBuilding Public Health Infrastructure\nCulturally Responsive and Community-Driven Public Health\nPublic Health Programs and Services and Their Interconnectedness\nSystems Check\n\nWhen: August 28 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: All USET member Tribal Nation staff who interface with public health efforts\, including but not limited to chronic disease prevention\, maternal and child health\, environmental health and clean water\, emergency preparedness and response\, behavioral and mental health\, and infectious disease surveillance and response. \nLearning objectives \n\nEquip Tribal Nation staff with foundational and advanced knowledge of PHI concepts.\nProvide practical tools and strategies to strengthen Tribal public health systems.\nFoster peer-to-peer collaboration and knowledge-sharing among USET member Tribal Nations.\nSupport alignment with USET’s vision of healthy\, vibrant Tribal communities through sustainable public health infrastructure.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, Public Health Planning & Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org or (803) 417-7009.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/public-health-infrastructure-defined-and-reimagined/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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