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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. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation\, prevention\, and preparation in the disaster management cycle.  \n\n\n\nThe Task Force also builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team\, creating a space to share best practices\, discuss public health strategies\, and collaborate on preparedness efforts. \n\n\n\nWhen: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes\, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: You must be an employee\, citizen\, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join. \n\n\n\n\nTribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members\n\n\n\nHealth Directors\, Physicians\, Medical Staff\, Behavioral Health Professionals\, Public Health Nurses\n\n\n\nEmergency Response / Coordination Personnel\, Homeland Security Personnel\n\n\n\nEmergency Services Personnel\, First Responders\, Public Safety Personnel\n\n\n\nEpidemiologists\, Data Specialists\n\n\n\nRisk Management Personnel\, Community Planners\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Health Staff\, Public Works Personnel\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist\, at agarrett@usetinc.org\, or Haley Tulis\, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant\, at htulis@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T235959
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CREATED:20251113T144928Z
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UID:10003843-1764720000-1764892799@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Indian Health Service Tribal Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Health Service Tribal Summit\, originally scheduled for November and later postponed to December 3-4\, 2025\, has been further rescheduled to Spring 2026. \n\n\n\nWe appreciate your understanding and continued interest in this important event.  Updated details\, including the specific dates\, will be shared as they become available. \n\n\n\nPlease email the IHS Tribal Affairs team at TribalAffairs@ihs.gov with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/indian-health-service-tribal-summit/
CATEGORIES:Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251204T220106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T171146Z
UID:10003752-1764759600-1764765000@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) 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. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \n\n\n\nWhen: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors and Clinical Staff \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions\, requests\, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-8/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251124T195756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T195758Z
UID:10003853-1765796400-1765801800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Caucus: IHS Proposed Realignment Phase 2 Tribal Consultations
DESCRIPTION:On December 15\, 2025\, from 12:00-1:30pm ET\, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will host a virtual Tribal caucus in preparation for the upcoming series of Tribal consultations on the ongoing realignment of the Indian Health Service (IHS).The purpose of this caucus is to provide an overview of the next phase of the IHS realignment proposal and offer a dedicated space for Tribal leaders\, health professionals\, and policy advisors to share perspectives and raise questions ahead of the in-person consultations. For full details on the IHS Tribal consultation sessions\, please refer to the November 13\, 2025\, Dear Tribal Leader Letter issued by IHS\, which includes the dates\, times\, and locations. Please be advised that this Tribal caucus is closed to Federal partners and the media.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-caucus-ihs-proposed-realignment-phase-2-tribal-consultations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251216T134023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T134023Z
UID:10003845-1765803600-1765814400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment-2/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251217T201748Z
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UID:10003846-1765893600-1765904400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment-3/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251219T154120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T171436Z
UID:10003731-1765962000-1765972800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours FY26
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high demand for 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. To provide feedback on topics\, please email Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\nWhen: The third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders\, Health Directors\, Tribal Nation designated staff \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nOctober 15: The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V\n\n\n\nNovember 19: The 340B Pharmacy\n\n\n\nDecember 17: How to Add new Programs\, Functions\, Services and Activities (PFSAs)\, Clinics\, Pharmacy\n\n\n\nJanuary 21: How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables\n\n\n\nFebruary 18: How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre-Award and Startup Costs\n\n\n\nMarch 18: The Preparation of Budget Negotiation\, Aligning Salaries\, Structuring Budgets\, Contract Support Cost (CSC)\n\n\n\nApril 15: Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)\, Direct Contract Support Costs\n\n\n\nMay 20: Maximizing Space for a 105(l)\n\n\n\nJune 17: Tribal Management Grant (TMG)\, Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP)\n\n\n\nJuly 15: Annual Funding Agreement Negotiations & Defining Scope of Work\n\n\n\nAugust 19: Health System Planning (HSP) Tools\, Strategic Action Plan (SAP)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-health-services-self-determination-and-self-governance-technical-assistance-monthly-office-hours-fy26-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251219T154105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T171110Z
UID:10003823-1765969200-1765974600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) 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. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times. \n\n\n\nWhen: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors and Clinical Staff \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions\, requests\, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251203T153227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T153231Z
UID:10003859-1765980000-1765985400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Tribally Led MMRC #1 Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Starting in December\, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will convene a quarterly Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) meeting series. As the national convener\, NIHB will bring together Tribal leaders\, maternal health experts\, Birthworkers\, and community partners to share knowledge\, discuss promising practices\, and strengthen collaboration across funded initiatives. The series will showcase the work of organizations improving maternal mortality review processes\, elevate community-centered approaches\, and explore the actions\, partnerships\, and capacities needed to support the development of a Tribally led MMRC.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribally-led-mmrc-1-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260921T130940
CREATED:20251217T201815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T201815Z
UID:10003847-1765983600-1765994400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leader Letter \n\n\n\nAs part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process\, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA. \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant\, OklahomaDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver\, ColoradoDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego\, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nTribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle\, WashingtonDate: Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined \n\n\n\nUrban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET \n\n\n\nThe comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nPlease email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.\n\n\n\nPlease use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/ihs-tribal-consultation-urban-confer-proposed-realignment-4/
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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