August 29 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register NAFOA is hosting a webinar in conjunction with the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), that will provide an overview of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 for those who oversee the administration of […]
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 USET Office of Tribal Public Health is hosting a webinar titled, "Tall Cop Says Stop: High in Plain Sight," which will cover current alcohol, drug, and concealment trends and identifiers. This workshop will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge, and confidence to help prevent and identify individuals who are abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Attendees […]
The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Trainings in September 2024. The training will consist of approximately two hours of self-paced pre-work and one 5-hour virtual training day. Mental Health First Aid, as defined by their website, is a course […]
September's session will focus on the rise in Syphilis and Dr. Jorge Mera will be the guest speaker. We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged […]
The United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Tribal Public Health’s Behavioral Health team is hosting two Mental Health First Aid Trainings in September 2024. The training will consist of approximately two hours of self-paced pre-work and one 5-hour virtual training day. Mental Health First Aid, as defined by their website, is a course […]
September 18 at 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register During the sessions, ACF leadership will engage with Tribal leaders on issues important to the Tribes and ACF Tribal program priorities. Topics include ACF implementation of EO 14112 and integration processes for the 477 program. Please see this consultation agenda for more information.
September 19 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Who should attend: Public health staff, medical practitioners, health educators, diabetes coordinators, lactation consultants, and doulas. We are excited to announce an informative and interactive webinar entitled “Supporting the Indigenous Breastfeeding Family." The objectives of this presentation include learning how […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
September 25 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Join Zoom link Take part in SAMHSAs Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC) webinar as they highlight a program that has successfully integrated Strategic Prevention Framework principles and other evidence-based strategies into culturally rooted practices, advancing their substance misuse prevention initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
Update - This webinar was previously scheduled for September 24. September 26 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register Who should attend: Public health staff, chronic disease prevention staff, health educators, agriculture and foodways staff, Native chefs, Tribal leaders, farmers market staff/volunteers, etc. We are excited to announce an […]
September 26 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register The National Indian Health Board is partnering with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to host a Tribal listening session on long term services and supports (LTSS). We invite Tribal leaders, Tribal technical assistants, Tribal health professionals, and Tribal citizens to attend the […]
September 27 at 1:00 pm Eastern Register On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two new policies on data access. One policy would be for Tribes, and one for Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs). According to HHS, “the revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
UPDATE: Our October meeting will take place in person during the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting. 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 […]
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Deputy Secretary, is initiating Tribal consultation on two new draft policies: (1) the HHS Tribal Data Access Policy, and (2) the HHS Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Data Access Policy . The revised documents reflect the input received from Tribal leaders in prior consultation, as […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
UPDATE (10/05/2024): As part of the planning for the 2024 USET & USET SPF Annual Meeting, we have been monitoring Hurricane Kirk and Hurricane Milton. While Hurricane Kirk appears to no longer hold any potential for concern, the most recent weather prediction has Hurricane Milton coming on shore as a category 2 by the latter […]
*This special event is in conjunction with the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting, hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida on October 7-9, 2024, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. Participants of the USET/USET SPF Annual Board of Directors Meeting are invited to join this special event. Learn more […]
October 8 at 12:00 pm Central Register Attend an insightful webinar focused on the latest advancements in mental and behavioral health (BH) through integrated care. This session will delve into the transformative potential of our behavior health suite, showcasing how it can significantly improve patient outcomes while being user-friendly and comprehensive. Key Topics Covered: Mental […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter September 25 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register Location: Virtual September 26 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Central Register Location: Dallas, Texas October 1 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Register Location: Washington, DC October 3 at 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pacific Register Location: Seattle, Washington […]
UPDATE: This month's Infectious Disease ECHO has been canceled due to the USET/USET SPF Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you in November. We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every […]
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm […]
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. […]
IHS - November All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1618555396?pwd=TEeKuatxdNdDvNtD0HxEoyJ8LnJelX.1 | Meeting ID: 161 855 5396 | Passcode: 951899 Telephone: (833) 568-8864 Toll-free | Meeting ID: 161 855 5396 Find your local number: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/u/aq9CVDZPI The Indian Health Service […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter November 6 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Register December 5 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register SAMHSA is seeking input from Tribal leaders to modernize its Tribal Consultation Policy. SAMHSA will also align the policy with the reorganization of the agency under the 21st Century Cures Act […]
Dear Tribal Leader Letter November 7 at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register Comments due on December 7, 2024
UPDATE: USET's Infectious Disease ECHO is canceled for November and December. We look forward to seeing you next year. We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are […]
November 13 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Join Zoom link HRSA encourages all Tribal Leaders to participate in this timely discussion to help ensure valuable input representing American Indians and Alaska Natives. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to send any written testimony or comments to tribalconsultation@hrsa.gov by December 13, […]
November 13 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Register HRSA encourages all Tribal leaders to participate in this timely discussion to help ensure valuable input representing American Indians and Alaska Natives. Those unable to attend are encouraged to send written comments to tribalconsultation@hrsa.gov by December 13.
Dear Tribal Leader Letter DRAFT IHS Headquarters Office of the Director Organizational Chart November 14 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Register A key component of the proposed reorganization is the initiative of One IHS, which aims to improve effectiveness and efficiency across the Agency through greater coordination and collaboration. There are five primary […]
Link to stream the HHS Culture is Medicine Traditional Healing Summit HHS, in coordination with the White House Council on Native American Affairs, is hosting the 2nd Annual Traditional Healing Summit on November 18-19, 2024, in Washington, DC. The Summit will focus on traditional healing practices to address health challenges in Tribal communities. The Summit will […]
November 19 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Register USDA Rural Health Liaison, Kellie Kubena, will highlight the USDA rural health website, where to find resources, and introduce the USDA Rural Health Program Inventory tool. In addition, Dr. Kasey Martin, RD Innovation Center’s Branch Chief of Research and Program Evaluation, will share how to take […]
November 21 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register The webinar will provide an overview of the EPA and the DOE's Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (TCTACs) and will explain the roles of NIHB and ITEP in the TCTAC program. The TCTAC programs intend to support tribal capacity by providing free technical assistance to Tribal communities and […]
November 22 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal leaders, Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs), and Tribal health data professionals to a focused listening session on Tribe-specific data disclosures as they relate to the draft HHS Tribal Data Access Policy and draft HHS Tribal […]