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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Narrative Therapy: Storytelling as a Path to Healing
DESCRIPTION:November 20\, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nThis 60 minute webinar explores how Narrative Therapy uses the power of storytelling to support healing. Participants will learn how centering personal and community stories fosters resilience and well-being\, with a focus on culturally responsive applications for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This session is designed for Urban Indian Organizations and anyone interested in integrating storytelling and narrative practices into behavioral health services. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the foundations of Narrative Therapy and how it supports behavioral health by centering personal and community stories in the healing process.\nRecognize culturally responsive applications of Narrative Therapy for American Indian and Alaska Native communities\, including the role of tradition\, identity\, and resilience.\nIdentify practical strategies and resources for integrating storytelling and narrative practices into behavioral health services at Urban Indian Organizations and other care settings.
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/an-introduction-to-narrative-therapy-storytelling-as-a-path-to-healing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
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SUMMARY:Using SMART Objectives and Logic Models to Drive Innovation
DESCRIPTION:December 11\, 2025 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET\n\nUsing SMART Objectives and Logic Models to Drive Innovation\nInnovative ideas in healthcare need a roadmap. This session introduces SMART objectives and logic models as essential tools for Urban Indian Organizations to design\, implement\, and measure new approaches for grant program planning. Drawing from a public health framework\, participants will learn how to connect vision to action\, align innovation with community priorities\, and demonstrate meaningful impact to funders\, partners\, and stakeholders. \nPresenter: \n\nLyz Best\, MPH\, MA\, Manager of Technical Assistance\, NCUIH\n\nObjectives: \n\nTurn innovative healthcare ideas into actionable strategies through key public health tools.\nDesign SMART goals to transform innovative concepts into specific and measurable steps that guide program design.\nUnderstand how to use logic models to develop effective programs for patients and communities.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/using-smart-objectives-and-logic-models-to-drive-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
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SUMMARY:Smart Health Access: The Rise of Wellness Vending Machines
DESCRIPTION:January 29\, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET\n\nSmart Health Access: The Rise of Wellness Vending Machines\nWhat if getting Narcan or a hygiene kit was as simple as using an ATM? \nWith American Indian and Alaska Native people experiencing one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the U.S.\, Urban Indian communities are installing Wellness Vending Machines that provide free\, anonymous access to Narcan\, fentanyl test strips\, condoms\, hygiene kits\, smudge kits\, Plan B\, and needle exchange supplies. These machines expand access\, reduce stigma\, and empower individuals to manage their health on their own terms bridging service gaps and promoting safer\, healthier outcomes for all. \nPresenters: \n\nJohnny Delgado\, BAIHP\nDr. Ashleigh Herrera\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Social Work\, California State University\, Bakersfield\n\nObjectives: \n\nLearn how medical vending machines work and how they’re being used to expand access to care\, reduce stigma\, and serve as tools for prevention.\nIdentify the steps and partnerships to implement this model in urban Indigenous communities\nDiscuss how low-barrier innovations like vending machines can support prevention\, wellness\, and outreach efforts.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/smart-health-access-the-rise-of-wellness-vending-machines/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Innovating Through Storytelling: Health Campaigns in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:February 26\, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET\n\nInnovating Through Storytelling: Health Campaigns in the Digital Age\nThis session is the final learning opportunity in our Community of Learning (COL) Series: Navigating the Future of Health Care. Grounded in innovation and community-centered practice\, this session explores how storytelling can be used to co-create health campaigns with community rather than delivering messages to them. Participants will gain practical strategies for meaningfully engaging community voices throughout campaign design and implementation\, and learn how to select digital platforms and impact measures that prioritize trust\, engagement\, and real-world impact over one-way information sharing. \nPresenters: \n\nLyz Best\, Manager of Technical Assistance\, NCUIH\nRiver Carroll\, Policy and Events Communications Associate\, NCUIH\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUse story mapping to co-create health campaigns with community members\, centering lived experience and cultural values.\nIdentify practical strategies for meaningfully involving community voices throughout the design and implementation of health campaigns.\nSelect appropriate digital platforms and impact measures that reflect community engagement\, trust\, and real-world outcomes.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/innovating-through-storytelling-health-campaigns-in-the-digital-age/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Nutrition: Why Traditional Foods Matter in Wellness and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:March 26\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\nDespite the critical role nutrition plays in preventing and managing chronic disease\, it is often inconsistently addressed in clinical care. This webinar explores how traditional foods and culturally grounded wellness practices can support whole-person health for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Designed for healthcare teams and community-based providers\, the session highlights the connection between food as medicine\, cultural knowledge\, and improved health outcomes\, while offering practical\, respectful ways to integrate nutrition and holistic health conversations into clinical visits and community programs to promote healing\, connection\, and long-term wellness. \nPresenters: \n\nNahla Holland\, Senior Research Associate\, NCUIH\, Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation\nLyz Best\, Manager of Technical Assistance\, NCUIH\n\nObjectives: \n\nExplain the connection between traditional foods\, food as medicine\, and improved health outcomes.\nLearn practical ways to integrate nutrition conversations and traditional food practices into clinical visits and community programs. Holistic approaches to health conversations.\nIdentify approaches for using nutrition to strengthen community connection\, promote healing\, and support long-term wellness.\n\nAudience: \n\nUIO ED/CEOs\nUIO Staff\nTribal Partners and Tribes\n\n  \n\n \nContinuing Nursing Education (CNE) \nCardea Services is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ \nUpon successful completion of this activity 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. \n\nContinuing Medical Education (CME) \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Cardea and National Council of Urban Indian Health. Cardea is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nCardea designates this live event for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nSuccessful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following: \n\nAttending the entire CE activity\nCompleting the online evaluation\nSubmitting an online CE Request
URL:https://ncuih.org/event/rethinking-nutrition-why-traditional-foods-matter-in-wellness-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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