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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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T110000
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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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260826T190738
CREATED:20241220T175514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T135940Z
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SUMMARY:2025 USET Best Practices Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 USET Best Practices Conference\nThe Braided Path: Weaving together Wisdom\, Innovation\, and Community\nJuly 7-9\, 2025\nNashville\, TN\nOur Why: USET member Tribal Nations have cared for their communities and environments since time immemorial. This wisdom and these invaluable best practices have been passed down through the generations fostering a unique relationship among each other and all living things. This advances a deep connection with the environment\, providing holistic health approaches\, and cultivates sustainable economic development. \n\nConference Definition: USET presents an integrated approach to Tribal Sovereignty and Self-determination through the programmatic lens of our Offices of Environmental Resource Management\, Economic Development\, and Tribal Public Health. This conference hosts learning sessions for Tribal Leadership and staff to engage in a collaborative setting to share knowledge\, wisdom\, and innovation to enhance our collective strength and impact. \n\nGoals: \n\nTo provide collaborative spaces for USET member Tribal Nation Leaders and staff to share knowledge\, skills\, resources\, and fortify relationships.\nTo promote USET foundational pillars\, which support USET member Tribal Nations in strengthening communities of practice.\nTo provide innovative support service through cross-sectional tracks.\nTo ensure the health\, well-being\, and self-determination of present and future generations.\n\n\nWhen: July 7-9\, 2025 \nThe conference begins on July 7 at 1:30 pm and ends on July 9 at 4:30 pm. \n\nWhere: Nashville\, TN \nRenaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville\n611 Commerce Street\nNashville\, TN 37203 \nThe Hotel Room Block has been extended to Monday\, June 16. To make your reservation\, use the booking link or call 615-255-8400. The discounted room rate is $249.00 + taxes per night. If you have any issues making your reservation\, please contact Jane Wilson at jwilson@usetinc.org. \nTransportation to/from the Hotel: The hotel does not provide a shuttle service. The Nashville BNA Airport does have taxis and ride shares that will easily transport you to/from the hotel. \nParking: The hotel has valet parking for $65.00 a day. Valet parking does have in/out privileges. Self-parking options are available nearby but are not associated with the hotel. \n*Letter from Hotel regarding parking and the temporary closing of the garage at 151 6th Ave North. \nPlaces to Eat and Things to Do Near the Renaissance Nashville Hotel:\nFifth + Broad – Connected to the hotel\, explore Fifth + Broadway\, where the city comes to life. With eats and entertainment for all ages\, Fifth + Broadway is changing the way Nashville lives\, works and plays. Enjoy premier shopping\, ridiculously good food and more all while taking in the downtown views. \nThings to Do in Nashville – Creativity is the heart and soul of Nashville\, the “Music City\,” and there’s never a shortage of inspiring things to do. From music\, culture\, and the arts to food\, sports\, and shopping\, there is an “only in Nashville” experience waiting for you. \nRenaissance Hotel Interactive Local Attractions Map – At Renaissance Nashville Hotel\, you’re in the heart of all the city center action\, from the Tennessee State Capitol to Bridgestone Arena to the one and only Music Row. \n\nWho should attend: \nUSET member Tribal Nation Leaders\, staff\, committee members\, volunteers\, and citizens who can benefit in the exchange of information\, such as: \n\nUSET Member Tribal Nation Leaders \nUSET Member Tribal Health Staff: Health directors\, clinic staff\, diabetes coordinators\, behavioral health\, social services personnel\, emergency services personnel\, and public health professionals. \nUSET Member Tribal Economic Development Staff: Development Directors\, Enterprise leaders\, Community Development professionals \nUSET Member Tribal Program Staff: Natural resource managers\, water and wastewater utility professionals\, agriculture program staff and producers\, cultural resource managers\, climate adaptation and resiliency staff\, school and childcare facilities managers\, and infrastructure and community development planners.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTracks:  \nThe USET Best Practices Conference tracks are designed to provide a diverse and comprehensive platform for exploring critical issues and emerging trends across various programmatic focuses.  These tracks aim to foster dialogue\, collaboration\, and innovation. Through engaging presentations\, panel discussions\, and networking opportunities\, participants will gain valuable insights\, share expertise\, and forge meaningful connections with fellow professionals and thought leaders. \nThe USET Offices of Environmental Resource Management\, the Economic Development\, and Tribal Public Health will present across these three domains: \n\nOur Homelands: Exploring the relationship between indigenous communities and their ancestral lands\, this track delves into the challenges and best practices of preserving cultural heritage\, community development\, and environmental stewardship.\nOur People: Focusing on the well-being and empowerment of indigenous people\, this track addresses issues such as health\, education\, and the preservation of traditional knowledge and languages.\nOur Voice: Envisioning a future shaped by indigenous perspectives\, this track explores innovative solutions to pressing global challenges and inclusion of indigenous narratives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \nAgenda (last updated July 1\, 2025) \n\nRegistration: Registration is now open. \n\nTravel Stipends: \nThe 2025 Travel Stipend Request is now closed.  Thank you to everyone who applied and if you have any questions or concerns\, please reach out to BPCsupport@usetinc.org. \n\nSpecial Events: \n\nBarter Market:  Back for the second year\, the Barter Market is an activity to discuss trade and remember the value of our time\, expertise\, and craft beyond the cash economy. To participate\, please bring a good or service\, large or small\, that can make for a good trade. Some examples include: Maple syrup\, seeds\, beadwork\, baskets\, jam\, teas\, traditional tools\, books\, a hug\, resume review\, seed sorting\, etc.\n\n\nSpeakers: \nFor inquiries on speaker opportunities at the USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference\, please contact us at bpcsupport@usetinc.org. \n\nExhibitors: \nFor inquiries on exhibitor opportunities at the USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference\, please contact us at bpcsupport@usetinc.org. \nFedEx Shipping Instructions \nRenaissance Hotel Vendor Shipping Instructions \n\n\n\nMeeting App: \n\n\nDownload the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference. 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 2025 Tribal Best Practices Conference and download the event to your app. \n\nOpen the app in Google Play\nOpen the app in the Apple Store\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe hotel does not provide airport shuttle service.\nAll meals will not be provided.\nA wellness room will be available for participants to take a moment to unwind and relieve some stress.\nA lactation room will be provided for participants needing to pump or breastfeed.\nIt will be hot and humid in Nashville. The weather is a bit unpredictable\, but heat and humidity are a guarantee. However\, some rooms in the hotel might be a bit chilly so it’s suggested to bring a light jacket or sweater.\nThere will be fabulous prizes given during general sessions and you must be present to win.\nThere will be amazing vendors!\nThe USET/USET Event app will have the most up-to-date information regarding sessions\, locations\, and maps. Notifications will be sent throughout the conference for helpful reminders and announcements.\n\n\n  \nUSET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings \nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us\, the lessons learned during this time remind us of the importance of maintaining proactive and precautionary health measures. Moving forward\, USET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members\, staff\, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others\, such as: \n\nStaying home when feeling unwell.\nWashing hands frequently and thoroughly.\nPracticing respiratory etiquette (e.g.\, covering coughs and sneezes).\nRemaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2025-uset-bpc/
LOCATION:Renaissance Nashville Hotel\, 611 Commerce Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Economic Development,Health,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T000000
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) Training for Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) Recipients
DESCRIPTION:Update: This training has been rescheduled from July 10-11\, 2025\, to July 8-9\, 2025 \n\nParticipants will receive in-person instruction at no-cost in the Diabetes Management System package for RPMS (BDM) in both the roll and scroll interface and the Visual DMS graphical user interface (GUI). Topics include building and maintaining diabetes and pre-diabetes registers\, editing patient information\, and running register and quality assurance reports. Additional topics include using QMAN for custom searches to meet needs that commonly arise for diabetes programs\, creating panels of patients in iCare\, and performing the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit. \nWhen: July 8-9 at 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Central each day \nWhere: In-person only at the USET and Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office\, 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike\, Nashville\, TN 37214\, on the third floor in the computer training room \nHotel Accommodations:\nRenaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville\n611 Commerce Street\nNashville\, TN 37203 \nTo make your reservation\, use the booking link here or call (877) 901-6632. The discounted room rate is $249.00 + taxes per night. The discounted room rates expire on June 9\, 2025. \n*A shuttle will be provided from the Tribal Best Practice Conference Hotel to the Nashville office where the training is being conducted. \nWho Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nations that are Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant participants who submit the annual web\naudit in SOS. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize the importance of building and maintaining a diabetes and pre-diabetes register.\nLearn about best practices within the Diabetes Management System Package for RPMS.\nUnderstand how to run quality assurance reports.\nLearn the steps necessary to perform the annual IHS Diabetes Audit with WebAudit.\n\nRegistration: Register today. \nQuestions: For questions\, please contact Michele Scarlata\, USET Project Administrator\, at mscarlata@usetinc.org. \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/resource-and-patient-management-system-rpms-training-for-special-diabetes-program-for-indians-sdpi-recipients/
LOCATION:United South and Eastern Tribes Nashville Office\, 711 Stewarts Ferry Pike\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T190738
CREATED:20250717T184657Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T190738
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This month’s roundtable has been canceled. Please join the next roundtable on August 20th to hear from an exciting speaker. \n\nJoin the USET Community Resilience Program for a series of virtual roundtable discussions on strategies that Tribal Nations are using to protect their citizens and lands from environmental challenges. Each roundtable will begin with a short presentation on a resilience project or initiative taking place in the USET region followed by questions and open discussion for attendees to learn from one another and build community across the region. The roundtable topic will be announced one to two weeks before each session through an update to the outlook event. We encourage attendees to join all discussions as they’re able\, since all facets of environmental care and resilience interact and discussions are enriched by diverse groups of participants. \nWhen: on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (ending on November 19\, 2025) \nWho Should Attend: USET member Tribal Nation staff\, leaders\, and citizens interested in community resilience\, regardless of department or typical work duties. \nWhat You will Learn: Participants will share and receive ideas for creative solutions for environmental adaptation and resilience across sectors while building relationships and potential partnerships across Nations. \nRegister: Registration is open. \nQuestions: Please contact Steph Courtney\, USET Community Resilience Liaison\, at scourtney@usetinc.org with any questions or concerns. \n \n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-community-resilience-virtual-roundtables-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260826T190738
CREATED:20250725T203032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T203103Z
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SUMMARY:USET OERM Food Sovereignty Fridays
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents\nFood Sovereignty Fridays \nOn the last Friday of every month\, the Food Sovereignty Program within the Office of Environmental Resources Management (OERM) will host a 1.5 hour webinar highlighting Tribal agriculture and aquaculture infrastructure best management practices that are successfully revitalizing Tribal food systems. Each Session will highlight Tribal Food Sovereignty Projects\, and/or Culinary Traditions! All webinars will be open to the public and recorded. \n\nWhen: \n\nThe last Friday of the month at 10:00 am – 11:30 am Central/11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders and Tribal Agriculture/Natural Resources/Environmental Directors. This is open to all of Indian country. \n\n  \nRegistration: \nRegister today. \n\nQuestions:  \nFor more information\, please contact Danielle Greendeer\, USET Food Sovereignty Program Manager\, at dgreendeer@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-oerm-food-sovereignty-fridays-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,Topics,Tribal Organization Events,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T143000
DTSTAMP:20260826T190738
CREATED:20250602T200637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195543Z
UID:10003534-1753882200-1753885800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Economic Cluster Working Group – Tourism Sector Kickoff Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of the USET Tourism Sector Working Group\, part of USET’s updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy\, aimed at strengthening Tribal economies through collaboration\, investment\, and sustainable tourism growth. Your participation will help shape practical strategies centered on the unique strengths and needs of Tribal Nations. \nWhen: July 30 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: Tribal Leaders\, Tribal tourism staff \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the goals and structure of the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and how the Tourism Sector Working Group fits into broader Tribal economic development plans.\nIdentify key opportunities and challenges within Tribal tourism.\nEngage with stakeholders to begin shaping practical\, community-driven strategies for tourism.\n\nRegistration: Register today. \nQuestions: Contact Rebecca Naragon\, USET Office of Economic Development Director\, at rnaragon@usetinc.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-economic-cluster-working-group-tourism-sector-kickoff-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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