The USET Tribal PHPR Task Force is crucial for enhancing public health preparedness across Tribal communities. It aims to improve Tribal capacity to respond to public health emergencies by providing cross-sectorial technical assistance to Tribal Nations. The PHPR Task Force brings together Tribal leaders, public health professionals, and community stakeholders to coordinate efforts, share best practices, and address gaps in preparedness and resilience. By fostering collaboration and strategic planning, this initiative ensures that Tribal communities are better equipped to handle public health emergencies and build long-term resilience against evolving health challenges.
Who Should Attend?
- Tribal Leaders and Tribal Council Members
- Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses
- Emergency Response/ Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel
- Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel
- Epidemiologists, Data Specialists
- Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners
- Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel
- Anyone interested in Public Health Preparedness and Resilience
Anyone can join that is part of a Nashville Area Tribal Nation
No time commitment or approval needed
Intention Set by PHPR Task Force Members
An opportunity for Tribal Nations to work together and learn from one another on all public health preparedness topics
Break down some of the silos seen between health, environmental, and emergency management resources
Date: The first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Central / 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern Learn more about the next meeting
Past Meeting Topics
June 2024 – Welcome, Intention Setting
July 2024 – Tribal Nation Overview of Capacity and Resources
July 2025 – Emergency Medical Services Creation, Roadblocks, Lessons Learned
September 2024 – Electric Vehicle Fires and Best Practices | Guest Speaker
October 2024 – In Person University of Miami Tour at 2024 USET/USET SPF Meeting // CANCELLED
Meeting notes and summaries are emailed directly and are not posted publicly
Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Backpacks
Now available! Indicate your interest here
Available to members of the Tribal PHPR Task Force upon request
Allotment available to each USET member Tribal Nation
Shipping available upon request
Full list of items included in the backpack are shown below
