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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T172854Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-24/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T121636Z
CREATED:20260713T185549Z
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SUMMARY:Health IT Modernization August TC/UC
DESCRIPTION:The Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (IT) Modernization Program is hosting a Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer (TC/UC) session on Thursday\, August 6 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom.   \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, tribal and urban Indian organizations (T/UIOs) will learn about the Roadmap to Cohorts and receive updates on PATH EHR implementation efforts. T/UIO leaders and representatives will also have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on ongoing implementation activities. \n\n\n\nThe tentative agenda for this session is as follows:  \n\n\n\n\nHealth IT Modernization Overview & Updates \n\n\n\nPilot Site Update \n\n\n\nRoadmap to Cohorts \n\n\n\nTribal and Urban Indian Organization Open Dialogue  \n\n\n\nUpcoming Engagement Opportunities \n\n\n\n\nPlease register by Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\, by 5:00 p.m. ET for the TC/UC session.   \n\n\n\nAfter participants submit their registration\, we will review and confirm their tribal or urban affiliation. Once approved\, participants will receive a calendar invitation and meeting link via email the day before the session. \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the entire Program\, I look forward to our continued collaboration. Please reach out to Modernization@IHS.gov with questions or requests for more information.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/health-it-modernization-august-tc-uc/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health,Indian Health Service (IHS)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T235959
DTSTAMP:20260709T122002Z
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SUMMARY:National Tribal Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health – behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy\, advocacy\, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening and consultation sessions\, hands-on training opportunities\, plenary sessions\, and workshops that cover timely topics such as funding for Indian Health\, the business of medicine\, health equity\, Indigenous determinants of health\, Tribal public health\, behavioral health\, culture\, environmental health\, and climate change. The conference also includes focus areas on Native youth\, Tribal veterans\, and elders\, a fitness event\, exhibit hall and marketplace\, culture night\, poster sessions\, and gala celebration.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/national-tribal-health-conference-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand at Wildhorse Pass\, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T124500
DTSTAMP:20260709T173156Z
CREATED:20260709T173056Z
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SUMMARY:NIH Tribal Consultation on the All of Us Research Program
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leaders\, \n\n\n\nThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) Tribal Health Research Office (THRO)\, in partnership with the All of Us Research Program\, invites you to participate in a Tribal Consultation during the 2026 National Tribal Health Conference. \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, August 17\, 2026Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. MSTLocation: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass\, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd.\, Chandler\, Arizona \n\n\n\nThe purpose of this Tribal Consultation is to receive input from Tribal Nations on two important initiatives within the All of Us Research Program: \n\n\n\n\nPartnered Research Studies – The All of Us Research Program plans to provide external researchers outside of NIH with access to participant biospecimens\, including blood\, urine\, and saliva\, to advance medical research. Researchers from universities\, nonprofit organizations\, private industry\, Tribal Nations\, and government agencies may apply to use these biospecimens for broad research purposes.\n\n\n\nExpansion of the All of Us Data Structure – The All of Us Research Program is expanding its existing data structure to support future research and seeks Tribal input on these planned enhancements.\n\n\n\n\nThis Tribal Consultation will be held in person only. A virtual (Zoom) option will not be available. If you plan to attend\, please register in advance using the following registration form: \n\n\n\nRegistration: https://forms.gle/TCyzajvmhiFk3Jj36 \n\n\n\nWe encourage Tribal leaders and Tribal representatives to participate in this important discussion and share their perspectives to help inform the future direction of the All of Us Research Program. We look forward to your participation.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nih-tribal-consultation-on-the-all-of-us-research-program/
LOCATION:Sheraton Wild Horse Pass\, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T121805Z
CREATED:20250923T205910Z
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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: New or Restored\, Federally Recognized Tribes: Funding Estimate Table and Elements\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 24*: 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\n*This session has been rescheduled from June 17 due to a scheduling conflict with the USET Best Practices Conference. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-health-services-self-determination-and-self-governance-technical-assistance-monthly-office-hours-fy26/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260821T132651Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T140342Z
CREATED:20260826T140331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T140342Z
UID:10003921-1787662800-1787666400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices\, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Series
DESCRIPTION:Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the innate intelligence\, strengths\, balance\, resources\, and resilience of Native people. \n\n\n\nWhen: The fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of innate intelligence of Native people and relationship to treatment and lifelong recovery\n\n\n\nDeepen understanding of cultural practices as teaching tools for healthy behavior and how traditional practices influence behavior change\n\n\n\nGain knowledge of two examples of traditional behavioral health programs\n\n\n\nLearn example of how to translate a traditional practice into a potential billable clinical service\n\n\n\n\nCME/CE Program accreditation for physicians\, physician assistants\, and nurse practitioners\, nurses\, counselors and social workers \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact reclaimingteam@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/reclaiming-native-psychological-brilliance-wise-practices-a-tribal-behavioral-health-echo-series-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T103000
DTSTAMP:20260826T201850Z
CREATED:20260803T165945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T201850Z
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SUMMARY:Returning Birth to the Community: An Indigenous Talking Circle on Birth\, Culture\, and Care
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned Mohawk Indigenous Midwife Katsi Cook and former Tribal Chief and healthcare provider Beverly Cook for an intimate talking circle exploring the cultural\, spiritual\, and community-centered traditions surrounding Indigenous birth. Through storytelling\, lived experience\, and shared dialogue\, participants will reflect on the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous families navigating pregnancy\, birth\, postpartum\, and parenting. This interactive session will create space to discuss the restoration of traditional birthing knowledge\, the role of community in supporting families\, honoring ceremony and cultural teachings\, advocating for respectful maternity care\, and strengthening Indigenous approaches to maternal wellness. Participants are encouraged to engage in meaningful conversation while learning from two respected Indigenous leaders whose work has transformed maternal and child health across generations. \nWhen: August 26 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am Central/10:00 am – 11:30 am Eastern \nWho should attend: Healthcare workers\, All Tribal Nations\, birth workers\, doulas\, lactation consultants\, those interested in birth. \nLearning objectives: Participants will: \n\nExplore Indigenous perspectives on pregnancy\, birth\, and postpartum care.\nDiscuss ways to humanize public health and promote perinatal power\nLearn how culture\, ceremony\, and community strengthen maternal and family wellness.\nDiscuss respectful maternity care\, patient advocacy\, and Indigenous birthing rights.\nReflect on opportunities to reclaim traditional practices and support birth as a community responsibility.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Contact Kasha Harris\, Behavioral Health Program Manager\, kharris@usetinc.org\, 2146214859
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/returning-birth-to-the-community-an-indigenous-talking-circle-on-birth-culture-and-care/
CATEGORIES:Health
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