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SUMMARY:USET STRONG: Strengthening Tribal Resilience\, Operations & Nation Growth
DESCRIPTION:USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience (PHPR) is a Tribally-centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of USET member Tribal Nations through public health strategies focused on the mitigation\, prevention\, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle. \n\n\n\n\nThe Global Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine advocates for global health\, supports humanitarian disaster relief efforts and capacity building through education\, research\, training and exercise. They help communities and organizations build capacity in health care\, disaster response and community health. \n\n\n\n\nWhat: USET Tribal PHPR is excited to partner with the University of Miami (UM) Global Institute to provide a two day in-person training for USET member Tribal Nation staff working within the public health preparedness space! This program is dedicated to Strengthening Tribal Resilience\, Operations and Nation Growth by providing immediately actionable skills and continuing education credits. Together\, we are enhancing our operational capacity to ensure our communities remain resilient and vibrant for generations to come. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education Credits for the Basic Disaster Life Support™ will be provided and paid for by USET. \n\n\n\nUSET will provide necessary participant support materials: Stop the Bleed Kits (Advanced Level) Individual Bleeding Control Kit – Nylon | North American Rescue \n\n\n\nWhen: July 8 – 9\, 2026\, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\nWhere: University of Miami Medical Campus\, Gordon Center\, 1120 NW 14th St\, Miami\, FL 33136 \n\n\n\nRegistration closed on June 22\, 2026. \n\n\n\nHotel Information:We are pleased to offer a discounted group rate at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Downtown/Medical Center\, conveniently located within walking distance of the training facility. \n\n\n\n1311 NW 10th Avenue Miami\, Florida 33136 USA \n\n\n\nGroup Rate: $149.00 USD per night Reservation Deadline: Monday\, May 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your hotel room at the group rate. We encourage guests to book early\, as rooms are available on a first-come\, first-served basis and the discounted rate will expire after the reservation deadline.Resort Fee: Room rates will be subject to a daily resort fee of $23.00 plus tax per room per night. This fee will cover several amenities\, which include: \n\n\n\n\nDaily $23.00 food and beverage credit\n\n\n\nDaily yoga for two guests\n\n\n\nDaily transportation within a 2 mile radius to Wynwood area\, River Landing & Loan Depot Park (restaurants\, bars\, museums\, shopping & sports complex)\n\n\n\nDaily Metrorail pass for two guests\n\n\n\nDaily enhanced high- speed internet access\n\n\n\n\nInclusion subject to change. \n\n\n\n(Reservation Link: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7a4b94c8/hEvmwW1tW0inqPEzLLyslQ?u=https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1771943907291%26key=GRP%26app=resvlink ) \n\n\n\nTransportation: Transportation will not be provided. The entirety of the training will be at one location. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members\, USET member Tribal Nation staff involved in preparedness\, emergency management\, police\, fire\, EMS\, EMT\, healthcare workers\, administrative and operataions staff\, public health professionals\, etc. \n\n\n\nTravel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipends for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. Your Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends will be allocated as equitably as possible\, with a first-come\, first-served priority. The last day to request a travel stipend will be on June 22\, 2026 or when registration is full. \n\n\n\nRequest a travel stipend via registration. If you have any questions\, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\nThroughout this two-day program\, participants will: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in hands-on Active Shooter Response training covering Rescue Task Force techniques\, civilian strategies\, and Stop the Bleed techniques (includes a take-home bleeding control kit).\n\n\n\nTour the state-of-the-art Simulation Lab\, showcasing innovative training techniques.\n\n\n\nApply new skills in a realistic full-scale exercise conducted in a controlled environment.\n\n\n\nExplore the complexities and uncertainties inherent in hurricane forecasting\, to learn insights on how these uncertainties should shape effective crisis communication strategies to convey hurricane-related impacts accurately and responsibly.\n\n\n\nParticipate in the Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS) Course designed to prepare public health professionals for managing injuries and illnesses caused by disasters and public health emergencies. This course emphasizes an “all-hazards” approach to mass casualty management care  through:\n\nEmergency management and public health principles using the PRE-DISASTER and DISASTER Paradigms™.\n\n\n\nFocus on health workforce readiness and casualty management strategies\n\n\n\nInteractive discussion-based exercise to reinforce a standardized knowledge base for disaster response.\n\n\n\n\n\nNetwork and strengthen connections with public health leaders from across the USET region to foster lasting professional collaboration.\n\n\n\n\nTwo Learning Tracks Available: The Active Shooter Response Training section will be separated into two tracks to provide the most comprehensive training possible. Please choose the track that you think best fits your job description\, some examples of job titles are given below. \n\n\n\n\nFirst Responder- Fire\, Emergency Medical Service (EMS)\, Police\, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)\n\n\n\nCivilian- Emergency Manager\, Public health professional\, administrative\, facilties and operations staff\, safety and security staff (non sworn)\, healthcare worker\n\n\n\n\nFor additional details\, review the agenda. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Anna Garret\, USET Senior Epidemiologist\, at agarrett@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-strong-strengthening-tribal-resilience-operations-and-nation-growth/
LOCATION:Gordon Center\, University of Miami Medical Campus\, 1120 NW 14th St\, Miami\, Florida\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeland Security and Emergency Services,USET Programmatic Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Foodways Summit
DESCRIPTION:USET’s Indigenous Foodways Summit is a celebration of food sovereignty projects across 33 member Tribal Nations. Join us at Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for farm tours\, forest walks\, project exhibitions\, and hands-on workshops with expert basket makers and potters. This event uplifts leaders in the field of food sovereignty and fosters intertribal connections. We will also explore how Natural Resources Conservation Service partners with Tribal food sovereignty initiatives. \n\n\n\nUSET’s 2026 Indigenous Foodways Summit is hosted by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe with support from Natural Resources Conservation Service. \n\n\n\nWhen: July 28 – 30\, 2026; 8:00 am – 7:00 pm CST each day \n\n\n\nWhere: SRMT Environmental Division\, 850 NY-37\, Akwesasne\, NY 13655 \n\n\n\nLodging: Players Inn (next to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort)\, 865 NY-37\, Hogansburg\, NY 13655Book a room by calling 518-358-2222 and mentioning the “USET Indigenous Food Ways Summit Room Block” or “Booking ID # 3684”Rates: $149 plus $12 occupancy fee per night  Room block dates: July 27th to July 31st  Room block closes July 10th; Rooms booked after July 10th are subject to higher rates. Continental breakfast is provided each morning in the lobby. \n\n\n\nTravel stipends: Stipends are available to USET Tribal Nation staff on a first-come\, first-served basis. Click here to request a travel stipend. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal farm staff\, Tribal foresters\, Tribal environmental staff\, Tribal citizen farmers\, Tribal nonprofits working to advance Food Sovereignty \n\n\n\nAgenda: Please view the updated agenda here \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nFood Sovereignty: Agriculture\, Forestry\, Aquaculture\, and Plant Nurseries\n\n\n\nTraditional Tool Making: Baskets and Pottery\n\n\n\nResilient Food System Planning\n\n\n\nFunding and Technical Assistance from Natural Resources Conservation Service\n\n\n\n\nRegistration has reached capacity. Speakers may continue to register. All other registrations for received after 5pm CDT 6/12/26 will be added to a wait list. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Lea Zeise\, Food Sovereignty Program Manager\, lzeise@usetinc.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/indigenous-foodways-summit/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260915T174151Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Practices\, Accurate Records: Training for Death Care Professionals Working with Native American Individuals and Tribal Nations
DESCRIPTION:Inaccurate identification of Native Americans in public health and vital records creates a distorted picture of health outcomes\, leading to gaps in morbidity and mortality data that can misdirect public health initiatives at the local\, state\, and national levels. This in-person session will examine the impact of inaccurate data collection and reporting\, highlight best practices for improving the accuracy of records\, and provide insight into the lived experiences of Tribal Nations in the USET region as they navigate the challenges created by incomplete and non–Tribal Nation-specific data. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 15\, 2026. The training will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Eastern\, with lunch and networking from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Eastern. \n\n\n\nWhere: Pamunkey Cultural Resource Center\, 225 Lay Landing Road\, King William\, VA\, 23086 \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Funeral Directors\, Funeral Home Staff\, Coroners\, Medical Examiners\, Public Health Professionals\, Hospice Personnel\, other professionals involved in death investigation\, certification\, or registration\, and Tribal Leaders and public health staff. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Participants will: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how inaccurate identification of Native Americans in public health and vital records affects morbidity and mortality data and influences public health decision-making.\n\n\n\nRecognize common factors that contribute to inaccurate identification of Native Americans in death records and other vital records.\n\n\n\nExplain the impact that incomplete or inaccurate data has on Tribal Nations’ ability to access resources\, inform health priorities\, and address health disparities.\n\n\n\nIdentify best practices that funeral directors\, coroners\, medical examiners\, and other partners can implement to improve the accuracy of information collected in vital records.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to support accurate and culturally respectful identification of Native American decedents\, contributing to more reliable public health data and stronger partnerships with Tribal Nations.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CEs): \n\n\n\n\nContinuing Medical Education will be provided.\n2.0 Credits for Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers will be provided.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Hailey Wade\, OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager\, hwade@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/sacred-practices-accurate-records-training-for-death-care-professionals-working-with-native-american-individuals-and-tribal-nations/
LOCATION:Pamunkey Cultural Resource Center\, 225 Lay Landing Road\, King William\, Virginia\, 23086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:Whole Health: Strategies to Manage Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session with the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana as they explore how substance use and mental health recovery can be supported through multi-disciplinary coordination. This session will share strategies to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in rural and tribal settings that often require coordination across departments\, nuanced prescription management\, and a team-first approach. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 17 at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Public health officials\, counselors\, psychiatrists\, social workers\, clinicians\, service providers\, clinical administration staff\, Tribal leaders\, and others with interest. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of: \n\n\n\n\nHow to manage co-occurring mental health disorders in a rural\, tribal setting.\n\n\n\nTeam focused\, multi-disciplinary integration strategies from prevention to after care as well as how to address stigma and other influences.\n\n\n\nCulturally appropriate integration of care.\n\n\n\nCo-occurring issues that are prevalent and the successes and challenges experienced in administering care.\n\n\n\nAdvantages and barriers to integrated care.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Caro Caballero\, ccaballero@usetinc.org
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/whole-health-strategies-to-manage-co-occurring-mental-health-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260928T121009Z
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SUMMARY:USET Diabetes and Dental Support Programs Regional Training
DESCRIPTION:The USET Office of Tribal Public Health is hosting a Regional Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) and Dental Support Center training. The purpose of the regional training is to provide a collective approach to understanding the needs of both the diabetes and dental programs\, provide educational resources/materials to support productivity and impact. The training will be tailored to Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area SDPI programs and dental clinics\, supporting efforts to strengthen sovereign Tribal public health systems and enhance capacity across the region. \n\n\n\nWhen: September 29-30\, 2026\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Eastern each day \n\n\n\nWhere: Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT 06382 \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Indian Health Service (IHS) Nashville Area diabetes and dental staff\, Health Directors\, Healthcare professionals. Only staff members directly related to IHS Nashville Area SDPI programs and dental programs are allowed to register for this event. Outside contractors will not be allowed to attend this event. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease knowledge of resources available to IHS Nashville Area SPDI and dental program grantees.\n\n\n\nLearn diabetes and dental care best practices from subject matter experts working within the USET region.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to effectively collect and analyze data within RPMS Diabetes Management System (DMS) and Dentrix.\n\n\n\nLearn how to implement program activities and initiatives.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Contact D’Angelique Lister\, Office of Tribal Public Health Program Coordinator\, dlister@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/uset-diabetes-and-dental-support-programs-regional-training/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20261008T140627Z
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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. \nWhen: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors\, Clinical Application Coordinators (CACs)\, Case Managers\, PRC\, and other 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 Social Determinants of Health\, GPRA measures\, EHR templates and reminders\, RPMS\, iCARE panels\, workflow management\, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation. \nRegistration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours. \nQuestions? Please contact Caro Caballero\, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Senior Program Coordinator\, at ccaballero@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/clinical-operations-technical-assistance-office-hours-with-james-spillane-29/
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CATEGORIES:Health,USET Programmatic Events
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