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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: 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-2024-07-02-2024-08-06-2024-09-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T093000
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SUMMARY:USET OTPH Webinar | Current Alcohol\, Drug\, and Concealment Trends and Identifiers
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health is hosting a webinar titled\, “Tall Cop Says Stop: High in Plain Sight\,” which will cover current alcohol\, drug\, and concealment trends and identifiers. This workshop will provide attendees with the ability\, knowledge\, and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and/or alcohol.  Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different terms that are consistent with alcohol & drug abuse.  There are several identifiers\, logos and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over-the-counter) and alcohol abuse\, marijuana abuse\, and drug concealment on school\, home\, and work property.  These items\, along with much more\, will be discussed. \nWhen: September 6 at 8:00 am – 9:30 am Central/9:00 am – 10:30 am Eastern \nWho Should Attend: Educators\, Prevention Providers\, Coalition Members\, Law Enforcement\, Probation Officers\, School Administrators\, Treatment Providers\, Nurses\, Healthcare Workers\, Counselors\, Social Workers\, etc. (This webinar is for adults only.) \nFollowing the Webinar\, Attendees will be able to: \n\nQuickly identify alcohol and drug use and abuse indicators of possible at-risk individuals\, through products\, stash compartments\, clothing brands\, lingo\, emerging drugs\, etc.\nRecognize the current drug culture at first observation or interview\, including Delta 8 and 10\nIdentify concealment methods for alcohol and drugs in the classroom or workplace\, including vaping\nProvide education for improved policy and procedures regarding current alcohol and drug abuse prevention and intervention\nRecognize area specific alcohol and drug abuse information and content in relations to trends\, culture and identifiers\n\nRegistration: Please register for the webinar. \nQuestions: Please contact USET’s Planning and Infrastructure Senior Program Coordinator\, Breanna Knudsen\, at bknudsen@usetinc.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-otph-webinar-current-alcohol-drug-and-concealment-trends-and-identifiers/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143755
CREATED:20240516T211642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T180021Z
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SUMMARY:USET Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development Training
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is partnering with West Yost Associates to provide Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development and a Tabletop Exercise to member USET Tribal Nations. This series will consist of six virtual training workshops informed cyber-incident first responders of the available resources\, strategies and best practices in mitigating or minimizing the impact of a cyberattack on Tribal Nation critical water and wastewater infrastructure. \nThis training will help USET member Tribal Nations prepare for cyber-incident response and recovery operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to build a Cyber-Incident Response Plan (CIRP) over the course of the training to supplement existing emergency preparedness plans and resources. The final training will be a virtual table-top exercise in which the attendees will be able to evaluate their CIRP in response to a simulated incident. \nWhen: \n\nThursday\, August 8\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, August 22\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, August 29\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nTuesday\, September 10\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, September 19\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, September 26\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations Utilities-Water and Wastewater professionals and Tribal Nation governmental officials. \n  \nRegistration:\nRegistration is open. \n  \nContinuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board. \n  \nQuestions: Please contact Veronica Menta\, USET Financial Analyst\, at vmenta@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-cyber-incident-action-plan-development-training-2024-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143755
CREATED:20240715T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T184856Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Trainings in September 2024. The training will consist of approximately two hours of self-paced pre-work and one 5-hour virtual training day. Mental Health First Aid\, as defined by their website\, is a course that teaches you how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn more about the training. \n\nWhen:  \nYouth Mental Health First Aid\nSeptember 11 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern \nAdult Mental Health First Aid\nSeptember 18 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern \n\nWho Should Attend: \nAny community member and staff of a USET member Tribal Nation who would like to learn new skills and/or expand on current skills related to mental health and ultimately help those in their communities. \n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders\nHow to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis\n\n\nRegister: \nYouth registration link \nAdult registration link \n\nQuestions: \nPlease contact Amanda Watts\, Evaluation Specialist\, at awatts@usetinc.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T202749Z
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SUMMARY:USET Infectious Disease ECHO
DESCRIPTION:September’s session will focus on the rise in Syphilis and Dr. Jorge Mera will be the guest speaker. \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 Bryan Hendrix\, Public Health Data Improvement Manager\, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-infectious-disease-echo-2-2024-07-10-2024-09-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143755
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Trainings in September 2024. The training will consist of approximately two hours of self-paced pre-work and one 5-hour virtual training day. Mental Health First Aid\, as defined by their website\, is a course that teaches you how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn more about the training. \n\nWhen:  \nYouth Mental Health First Aid\nSeptember 11 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern \nAdult Mental Health First Aid\nSeptember 18 at 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Central/9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern \n\nWho Should Attend: \nAny community member and staff of a USET member Tribal Nation who would like to learn new skills and/or expand on current skills related to mental health and ultimately help those in their communities. \n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders\nHow to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis\n\n\nRegister: \nYouth registration link \nAdult registration link \n\nQuestions: \nPlease contact Amanda Watts\, Evaluation Specialist\, at awatts@usetinc.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-training-2024-09-18/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143755
CREATED:20240516T211642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T150048Z
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SUMMARY:USET Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development Training
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is partnering with West Yost Associates to provide Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development and a Tabletop Exercise to member USET Tribal Nations. This series will consist of six virtual training workshops informed cyber-incident first responders of the available resources\, strategies and best practices in mitigating or minimizing the impact of a cyberattack on Tribal Nation critical water and wastewater infrastructure. \nThis training will help USET member Tribal Nations prepare for cyber-incident response and recovery operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to build a Cyber-Incident Response Plan (CIRP) over the course of the training to supplement existing emergency preparedness plans and resources. The final training will be a virtual table-top exercise in which the attendees will be able to evaluate their CIRP in response to a simulated incident. \nWhen: \n\nThursday\, August 8\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, August 22\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, August 29\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nTuesday\, September 10\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, September 19\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, September 26\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations Utilities-Water and Wastewater professionals and Tribal Nation governmental officials. \n  \nRegistration:\nRegistration is open. \n  \nContinuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board. \n  \nQuestions: Please contact Veronica Menta\, USET Financial Analyst\, at vmenta@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-cyber-incident-action-plan-development-training-2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143755
CREATED:20240916T144216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T150102Z
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SUMMARY:USET OTPH Webinar | Supporting the Indigenous Breastfeeding Family
DESCRIPTION:September 19 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\nRegister \nWho should attend: Public health staff\, medical practitioners\, health educators\, diabetes coordinators\, lactation consultants\, and doulas. \nWe are excited to announce an informative and interactive webinar entitled “Supporting the Indigenous Breastfeeding Family.” The objectives of this presentation include learning how to support Indigenous breastfeeding families by implementing policies and procedures on breastfeeding in the workplace. We will also discuss developing collaboration between Tribal health programs to support breastfeeding families and improve healthier lifestyles. \nOur guest speaker\, Dr. Charlene Remirez\, is a Labor and delivery registered nurse who has been practicing for over 15 years and recently graduated with a Doctorate in Nurse Practice. Dr. Ramirez is currently working as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Montana State University and is starting a journey to becoming an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) within the following year. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jacqueline Carter\, USET Chronic Disease Program Manager\, at jcarter@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-otph-webinar-supporting-the-indigenous-breastfeeding-family/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143755
CREATED:20240516T211642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T135732Z
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SUMMARY:USET Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development Training
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is partnering with West Yost Associates to provide Cyber-Incident Action Plan Development and a Tabletop Exercise to member USET Tribal Nations. This series will consist of six virtual training workshops informed cyber-incident first responders of the available resources\, strategies and best practices in mitigating or minimizing the impact of a cyberattack on Tribal Nation critical water and wastewater infrastructure. \nThis training will help USET member Tribal Nations prepare for cyber-incident response and recovery operations. Attendees will have the opportunity to build a Cyber-Incident Response Plan (CIRP) over the course of the training to supplement existing emergency preparedness plans and resources. The final training will be a virtual table-top exercise in which the attendees will be able to evaluate their CIRP in response to a simulated incident. \nWhen: \n\nThursday\, August 8\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, August 22\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, August 29\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nTuesday\, September 10\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, September 19\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\nThursday\, September 26\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations Utilities-Water and Wastewater professionals and Tribal Nation governmental officials. \n  \nRegistration:\nRegistration is open. \n  \nContinuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board. \n  \nQuestions: Please contact Veronica Menta\, USET Financial Analyst\, at vmenta@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-cyber-incident-action-plan-development-training-2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260827T143755
CREATED:20240916T144909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T141558Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: USET OTPH Webinar | A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Update – This webinar was previously scheduled for September 24. \n\nSeptember 26 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern\nRegister \nWho should attend: Public health staff\, chronic disease prevention staff\, health educators\, agriculture and foodways staff\, Native chefs\, Tribal leaders\, farmers market staff/volunteers\, etc. \nWe are excited to announce an informative and interactive webinar entitled “A Taste of Sovereignty: Exploring the interconnected concepts of food sovereignty\,” which refers to the right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods\, food justice\, which encompasses equal access to healthy\, affordable\, and culturally appropriate food; and food security\, which entails having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable\, nutritious food. \nObjectives: \n\nExplore various resources designed to support food sovereignty initiatives within communities.\nEstablish sustainable partnerships and incorporate cultural values into mission statements.\nDefine the concepts of food sovereignty.\nExamine policy ideas and strategies for food sustainability.\n\nOur guest speaker will be Ms. Hayley Breazeale\, Food Sovereignty Coordinator\, SC.\, Master Gardener\, and Diabetes Lifestyle Coach with the Catawba Nation Wellness Department. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jacqueline Carter\, USET Chronic Disease Program Manager\, at jcarter@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-otph-webinar-a-taste-of-sovereignty-exploring-the-interconnected-concepts-of-food-sovereignty/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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