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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:  June 4\, 2024 12:00 pm  – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern (occurring on the first Tuesday of every month)\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: Register today for the zoom meeting. \nQuestions: For questions\, please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist at agarrett@usetinc.org or Samantha Rieche\, USET Program Coordinator at srieche@usetinc.org.   \n  \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-i/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
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SUMMARY:2024 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the\n2024 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp \n  \n  \nUnited South and Eastern Tribes (USET)\, in partnership with the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC)\, will convene a Tribal Climate Resilience Camp this year and will support teams representing USET Member Tribal Nations to attend the camp. Participating teams can be comprised of Tribal Leaders\, climate change coordinators\, planners\, program managers\, and/or community members with a goal to gather information\, build skills\, and develop Tribal policies and plans to address climate change impacts. This year’s participants are encouraged to bring specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects to focus and work on\, and to make headway on resiliency plans. Such projects may include community outreach plans\, adaptation plans\, vulnerability assessments\, funding strategies\, or other related initiatives.  USET’s Climate Camp staff\, facilitators\, and guest speakers will support participants to further develop specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects. Accordingly\, interested USET Member Tribal Nations and their teams should apply early to allow USET to prepare and ensure resources and facilitators are available to fit each project. \n  \n\nWhen: June 10-14\, 2023 \n\nJune 10 | 5:00 pm Eastern (Suggested travel day and kick-off dinner)\nJune 11 – 13 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each day\nJune 14 | 8:00 am Eastern (Breakfast and departure)\n\n  \n\nWhere: The Avila Center\, 711 Mason Rd.\, Durham\, NC 27712\nReservations will be made for attendees when they register for the camp. \n  \n\nWho should attend: This year we are encouraging Tribal Nations to bring with them\, to the camp\, specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects to focus on\, work on\, and make headway on during the week. So\, ideal candidates to comprise a Tribal Nation’s team for this year’s camp would be any individual connected to those objectives or projects. USET’s Climate Camp staff\, facilitators\, and guest speakers will all be on hand to support you\, whether you’re working alone or as a team\, to begin making progress on those specific climate adaptation objectives and/or projects. \nWe recognize that some Tribal Nations may only be able to send one participant to the Camp. These “Teams” of one are still encouraged to register and attend and will be grouped with other individual participants to benefit from peer learning and discussion opportunities. \nProspective attendees are encouraged to view a brief video (below) on the camp held in the traditional homelands of the Wabanaki at the Schoodic Institute. This camp was hosted by the Penobscot Nation. \n \n\nCamp Objectives: \n\nLearn examples of Tribal climate adaptation planning.\nIdentify climate adaptation resources from climate adaptation science centers.\nBuild camaraderie with your Tribal Nation team.\nDiscuss how climate adaptation can align with the values and priorities of your Tribal Nation/community.\nCreate a strategy to engage your Tribal Nation/community in climate adaptation planning.\nBring with you a climate adaptation objective or a climate adaptation/resilience project to focus on\, work on\, and make headway on with a team of dedicated camp facilitators to help and support you all week!\n\n\nAgenda (as of 5/28/24) \nAgenda at-a-glance \n \n  \n\nRegister \nRegistration is open. There is no fee for registration. Space is limited (~30 Tribal participants)\, and limited spots will be appointed on a first come first serve basis. Registration closes on May 10. \n\nTravel Information \nMeals and lodging for Tribal Nation teams at the Avila Retreat Center will be covered by the program. Tribal Nation teams\, however\, are responsible for covering all travel costs getting to and from the event (including but not limited to airfare\, airport parking\, mileage\, per diem\, car rental or other expenses on travel days).  Teams or individuals from federally recognized Tribal Nations may request stipends for travel reimbursement. The Raleigh Durham International Airport is about 24 miles from the Avila Center. Travel options to and from the airport and Avila center could include taxis\, rideshare\, or vehicle rental. If limited by travel funding\, please contact the USET camp coordinators. We will have a limited number of travel stipends on a first come first serve basis. \n\nCOVID Protocols  \nThe USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic\, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety\, health\, and wellness for our members\, staff\, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved\, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic. \nCurrently (as of 04/17/2023\, subject to change)\, USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion. \n\nContact: \nFor questions\, please contact the USET OERM Climate Program: Casey Thornbrough\, Climate Program Manager\, at cthornbrugh@usetinc.org; Steph Courtney\, Assistant Tribal Climate Science Liaison\, scourtney@usetinc.org; Tyler Everett\, Tribal Forest Adaptation Technical Assistant\, teverett@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2024-uset-tribal-climate-resilience-camp/
LOCATION:Avila Center\, 711 Mason Road\, Durham\, NC\, 27712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:CANCELED FOR JUNE: USET Infectious Disease ECHO
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: June’s Infectious Disease ECHO has been canceled. We look forward to speaking with you in July. \n\n \nWe invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally\, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field.  Beginning in March 2024\, this no-cost telehealth series is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. \nEach session is one hour in length and provides an opportunity for participants to: \n\nLearn about emerging infectious diseases\nGain skills on treating different infectious diseases\nContinue to stay up to date on COVID-19\n\nWho should attend? Tribal Nation health directors\, clinic staff\, physicians\, nurses\, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff\, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join. \nRegistration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register\, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information. \nContinuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.\n \n  \nFor questions\, please contact Gabbie Niski\, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix\, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst\, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-infectious-disease-echo-2-2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:USET OERM Webinar | Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents\nthe Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar \nUSET’s Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program. EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. This EPA program is focused on promoting voluntary testing of drinking water for lead\, taking corrective action if problems are identified\, and sharing testing results and plans for reducing lead exposure in drinking water with parents\, staff\, students\, and the community at large. \n\nWhen: \n\nApril 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nMay 9 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nJune 13 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm /2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders\, Health Directors\, Education Directors\, Education Faculty/Staff\, Tribal Administrators\, Clinic Staff\, Tribal utility workers at USET member Tribal Nations \n\nWhat: This webinar will cover the following: \n\nPhysical properties of lead\nAdverse health effects of lead poisoning\nGuidance and remediation of lead plumbing from schools and childcare facilities\n\n\nRegistration: \nRegister today. \n\nLead Program Summary: \nLead is a naturally occurring heavy metal that is globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed\, especially for children. The adverse health effects range\, from lowered birth weight and slowed physical and mental development in infants\, to lowered IQ levels\, impaired hearing\, reduced attention span\, and poor classroom performance in young children. Clean and safe water is essential and paramount to building a sustainable economy\, successful educational and public health systems\, and most importantly\, a healthy and productive environment for children. \nThe USET Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) is introducing our Lead Testing program\, which is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The OERM Lead Testing program has adopted the EPA 3 Ts program for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities. This program was developed to help schools and child-care facilities to implement a voluntary program for reducing lead in drinking water. \nOur Lead Testing program promotes voluntary training\, testing of drinking water for lead\, and taking corrective action if problems are identified. For USET Member Tribal Nation participants\, OERM is offering assistance to conduct testing at Tribal schools and child-care facilities. USET will assist with sampling Tribal childcare facilities\, and will collect data such as sampling results and facility location on behalf of participating Member Tribal Nations. Member Tribal Nations may store data on a secure USET server that is only accessible by the respective Member Tribal Nation. \nWe survey Tribal childcare facilities to prioritize the needs of our respective Member Tribal Nation community. \nFor USET Member Tribal Nations who are interested in participating in our Lead Testing program\, please complete the Lead Testing program application. \nFor more information\, please contact USET’s Lead Program team: \nJakira Saunders\, Program Manager\nBen Peyton\, Senior Technical Assistant Specialist
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-oerm-webinar-learning-about-lead-exposure-in-tribal-children-3-2024-05-09-2024-06-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20240808T130828Z
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SUMMARY:2024 USET Tribal Utility Summit
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the\n2024 Tribal Utility Summit \n  \nThe USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is pleased to announce our 14th Tribal Utility Summit (TUS) at the Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency in Bar Harbor\, Maine. We look forward to seeing you there! \nThe Tribal Utility Summit is an opportunity for Tribal Nation utility professionals to enhance skills and knowledge in managing and operating their systems. Attendees can also network with their peers and learn about industry innovations\, products\,  technologies\, and services. \nThis year\, we are excited to introduce the Tribal Utility Finance Forum (TUFF) as a financial track of the TUS. The TUFF track will be of particular interest to Tribal Leadership\, utility directors and assistant directors\, finance directors\, engineering managers\, in-house counsel\, and others involved in infrastructure planning and development. \n\nWhen \nTuesday\, June 25\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nWednesday\, June 26\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nThursday\, June 27\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm \n*All times are Eastern. \n\nWhere\n \nHoliday Inn Bar Harbor Regency\n123 Eden Street\nBar Harbor\, ME 04609 \nDriving Link from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport: Google Maps \nHotel Rates: $289 – $309 /night plus a $15 resort fee and 9% tax. *A charge of $20.00 per person per night will be assessed for each additional guest over the age of 18 staying in the room. \nTo reserve your room: Call the Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency Reservations Department at 1-800-234-6835. Give them your name and let them know you are attending the USET Tribal Utility Summit. \nOnline Booking Link: USET Tribal Utility Summit 2024 \nPlease reserve your room no later than COB June 7\, 2024! *All reservations that are not canceled at least three (3) days before the arrival date will be charged as a “no-show” to the Individual. \n\nWho should attend: All USET member Tribal Nation Utility professionals\, Tribal Leaders\, Environmental professionals\, Emergency Management Services professionals\, Laboratory Technicians\, Finance\, Planners\, and Economic Development staff\, as well as vendors\, federal agency partners\, and educational partners. \n\nAgenda: \n\nFinal Agenda\n\n\nAttendees will receive: \n\nFederal agency updates\nFederal financial assistance updates for Infrastructure\nUSET resources\nVendor information on equipment\nNetworking opportunities\nEducational opportunities\nBenchmarking\nBudgeting and Planning\nWorkforce Retention\nFunding opportunities\nCyber Security\n\n\nRegister: Registration is open. \n\nStipends: Travel stipends are available to USET member Tribal Nation staff on a limited basis\, subject to available funds. All travel stipends must be approved in advance by USET. Stipends will be made payable to the USET member Tribal Nation and not the individual participants. Please complete the online stipend application to initiate your request. \n\n\nContinuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board \n\n\nMeeting App \n\n\nDownload the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2024 Tribal Utility Summit. 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 2024 Tribal Utility Summit and download the event to your app. \n\nOpen the app in Google Play\nOpen the app in the Apple Store\n\n\nCOVID Protocols  \nThe USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic\, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety\, health\, and wellness for our members\, staff\, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved\, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic. \nCurrently (as of 04/17/2023\, subject to change)\, USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion. \n\nFor questions\, please contact Jane Wilson\, USET OERM Program Manager\, at jwilson@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2024-tus/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Bar Harbor Regency\, 123 Eden Street\, Bar Harbor\, TN\, 04609\, United States
CATEGORIES:USET Programmatic Events
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