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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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T123000
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CREATED:20251106T212208Z
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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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260825T105451
CREATED:20250805T165652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T171300Z
UID:10003648-1762947000-1762950600@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Home and Health: Exploring the Link Between Housing and Behavioral Health Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Join us as the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana highlights the connection between housing and mental well-being. Stable\, safe\, and affordable housing is a critical determinant of behavioral health. This webinar will explore how housing conditions\, instability\, and homelessness intersect with mental health and substance use outcomes and share research insights\, policy considerations\, and programmatic solutions. \nWhen: November 12 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern. \nWho should attend: Public health officials\, housing directors\, Tribal leaders\, social workers\, clinicians\, service providers\, and others with interest \nLearning objectives \n\nRelate how housing stability influences behavioral health outcomes across diverse populations.\nIdentify populations most at risk for behavioral health challenges due to housing insecurity.\nRecognize the unique housing-related behavioral health needs of Tribal and underserved communities.\nUnderstand evidence-based models that integrate housing supports and behavioral health services.\nIntegrate policy and funding strategies to support housing as a component of behavioral health care.\nEnhance knowledge of opportunities to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and address housing as a determinant of health.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Please contact Caro Caballero at Ccaballero@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/home-and-health-exploring-the-link-between-housing-and-behavioral-health-outcomes/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Housing,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T105451
CREATED:20251119T201727Z
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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: How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre-Award and Startup Costs\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 17: 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\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Hailey Wade\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, at hwade@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-health-services-self-determination-and-self-governance-technical-assistance-monthly-office-hours-fy26-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T110000
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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.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T105451
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UID:10003742-1763559000-1763564400@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:USET Economic Cluster Working Group: Tourism and Creative Economies Collaborative Session
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 a collaborative session amongst our two ongoing working groups; Tourism and Creative Economies/Entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\nWhen: November 19 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal leaders\, Tribal tourism staff\, Tribal economic developers and staff\, and community stakeholders\, creative entrepreneurs\, small business owners. \n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Brenna Ortiz\, Economic Development Project Administrator\, at bortiz@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n1:30 pm – 1:45 pm        Welcome and Introduction of Collaborative Session1:45 pm – 2:30 pm        Paving a new path in economic development through Indigenous creative entrepreneurship and tourism.2:30 pm – 3:00 pm        Networking\, Closing Statements \n\n\n\nDiscussion Questions for the Working Group Collaborative session\n\n\n\n\nHow can the Indigenous Tourism sector influence entrepreneurship development in Tribal communities?\n\n\n\nDiscuss developing projects within or surrounding your Tribal community.What projects are being planned for FY 26 that involve Indigenous tourism or creative entrepreneurship development? What projects would you like to see develop in the future?\n\n\n\nImplementation of innovative ideas.\n\nWhat isn’t working? \n\n\n\nWhere do we see the progress within economic development in Tribal communities?\n\n\n\n\n\nTrust is the fabric of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. How can we establish a better relationship with our entrepreneurial community?
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-economic-cluster-working-group-tourism-and-creative-economies-collaborative-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T105451
CREATED:20250714T154857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T215445Z
UID:10003606-1763560800-1763564400@www.usetinc.org
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-2/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,Topics,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T100000
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UID:10003837-1763629200-1763632800@www.usetinc.org
SUMMARY:Putting the "Community" in Community Garden at Monacan Indian Nation
DESCRIPTION:What better way to build community support for food sovereignty programs than by organizing an Elder Seed & Plant Giveaway? Monacan Indian Nation did just that as part of their USET Food Sovereignty project and cultivated many benefits. Tribal elders received seeds\, plants\, recipes\, and medicinal information and the community garden got a boost of community support and engagement. Join the Monacan Indian Nation Food Bank to learn about their project design and the outcomes of their outreach efforts. If you’ve ever wrestled with how to get the community into the community garden\, this webinar is for you. \n\n\n\nWhen: November 20 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am Central/10:00 am – 11:00 am Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend \n\n\n\n\nFood Sovereignty professionals and volunteers involved with Tribal farms\, food banks\, and gardens\n\n\n\nPublic Health professionals interested in food sovereignty and community wellness \n\n\n\n\nLearning objectives \n\n\n\n\nDesigning a successful community outreach event\n\n\n\nOutreach and engagement pre- and post-event\n\n\n\nDocumenting the special moments and outcomes\n\n\n\nTakeaways from Monacan’s outreach events\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact David Anderson\, Food Sovereignty Senior Technical Assistance Specialist\, at danderson@usetinc.org or 615-557-5352.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/putting-the-community-in-community-garden-at-monacan-indian-nation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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