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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-i-2024-07-02-2024-08-06-2024-11-05-2025-05-06-2025-06-03/2025-09-02/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T140000
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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-2025-05-07-2025-06-04/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T123306
CREATED:20250729T142442Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Education Gap: A Behavioral Health Approach to Learning in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join USET’s Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) for a conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Daryl Tonemah. This webinar will explore how behavioral health strategies are being integrated into classrooms to support healing\, student well-being\, boost academic performance\, and create more inclusive learning environments. Together\, we’ll examine how addressing mental and emotional health is helping bridge educational gaps and foster long-term student success. \nWhen: September 3 at 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Central/12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: All Tribal Nation staff who work with children\, including teachers\, school administrators\, youth counselors\, club leaders\, and caregivers. \nLearning objectives \n\nUnderstand the impact of behavioral health and trauma on student learning and academic performance.\nIdentify key behavioral health strategies that can be implemented in school settings to support student success.\nExplore ways to collaborate across education and mental health systems to address barriers to learning.\nLearn how behavioral health interventions can reduce disparities and close achievement gaps.\nGain insight into evidence-based practices that promote emotional regulation\, resilience\, and classroom engagement.\nDiscuss real-world examples and case studies of schools successfully integrating behavioral health supports.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Please contact Caro Caballero at ccabalero@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bridging-the-education-gap-a-behavioral-health-approach-to-learning-in-schools-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Education,Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T123307
CREATED:20250108T181808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T190237Z
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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/uset-otph-data-improvement-virtual-hours-with-james-spillance-2025-03-19-2025-05-21/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T133000
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SUMMARY:Economic Cluster Working Group – Creative Economies Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:USET’s Office of Economic Development welcomes you to join us in starting an important new project aimed at promoting a strong and healthy economy for USET Tribal Nations. As part of our updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan to help rebuild and grow different areas of Tribal economies\, we are creating working groups that will work on key economic areas. This meeting will be focused on creative industries and entrepreneurship. \nThis effort will provide an important opportunity for Tribal leaders\, Tribal economic developers and staff\, and community stakeholders to discuss engaging with creative innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals who are actively shaping vibrant creative economies in Native communities. “Creatives” in this context includes artists\, crafters\, designers\, inventors\, innovators\, storytellers\, performers\, and other culture bearers whose work reflects and sustains cultural identity and economic resilience. By participating in this working group session\, you will gain insights into the emerging ideas and practical strategies that support economic development through creative industries rooted in tradition\, innovation\, and community values. \nWe are excited to invite you to the kickoff meeting for the Creative Economies Working Group. This project aims to discuss innovative opportunities\, support up and coming creative industries\, and provide helpful resources to build creative economies. We look forward to your participation in this first step toward creating solutions that will make a real difference. \nWhen: September 17 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: Tribal leaders\, Tribal economic developers and staff\, and community stakeholders\, creative entrepreneurs\, artists\, crafters\, designers\, inventors\, innovators\, storytellers\, performers\, and other culture bearers \nKickoff Meeting Agenda \n\nWelcome and Introductions – Meet fellow participants and key stakeholders.\nProject Overview – Understanding the initiative’s objectives and expected outcomes.\nResource Overview – Presentation of available tools and support structures.\nIdentifying Needs – Open floor for participants to share insights and requirements.\nNext Steps and Timeline – Set milestones and action items for the coming months\, and discuss roles and responsibilities.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Please contact Brenna Ortiz\, Project Admininstrator\, at bortiz@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/economic-cluster-working-group-creative-economies-kickoff-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Heritage,Economic Development,USET Programmatic Events,USET/USET SPF Events
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SUMMARY:USET Community Resilience Virtual Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Join 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/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T235959
DTSTAMP:20260825T123307
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T192330Z
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SUMMARY:USET Diabetes Support Program Regional Training
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health is providing the USET Diabetes Support Program Regional Training for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) program coordinators. The purpose of this event is to provide a collective approach to understanding the needs of their SDPI program and provide educational resources/materials to support their program productivity and impact. \nWhen: September 23-24\, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Eastern each day \nWhere: Foxwoods Casino Resort\, 350 Trolley Line Blvd\, Mashantucket\, CT 06338\nBook your hotel room online! \nWho should attend: IHS Nashville Area SDPI program coordinators\, Health Directors\, and healthcare professionals \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand resources available to the IHS SDPI Nashville-area recipients.\nLearn diabetes care best practices from subject matter experts working within the USET region.\nUnderstand how to effectively collect and analyze data within RPMS Diabetes Management System (DMS).\nLearn how to implement program activities and initiatives.\nUnderstand the grant requirements in order to effectively manage program.\n\nRegistration for this training is now closed as all available seats have been filled. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, please email Michele Scarlata\, Project Administrator\, at mscarlata@usetinc.org. \nQuestions? Please contact Michele Scarlata\, Project Administrator\, at mscarlata@usetinc.org or 407-575-2667.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-diabetes-support-program-regional-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events,USET/USET SPF Events
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