NCUIH

What Medicaid Cuts Would Mean for Indian Country
2025-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
﻿February 5, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) and the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) are hosting a special webinar on the potential impacts of proposed federal Medicaid cuts on American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
This timely webinar will cover:

Key findings from Georgetown CCF’s January 2025 report on Medicaid’s role in rural areas and small towns, with emphasis on its importance for Native American communities.
An overview of the importance of Medicaid to Native communities.
Potential effects of proposed Medicaid cuts being considered by Congress.
Understanding the importance of Medicaid for Urban Indian health programs and how Medicaid cuts would impact these programs and the patients they serve.

Speakers:

Joan Alker, Executive Director of the Center for Children and Families and a Research Professor at the Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy
Winn Davis, Congressional Relations Director, National Indian Health Board
Meredith Raimondi, Vice President of Policy and Communications, National Council of Urban Indian Health
Lisa James, Director of Development, Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health

This webinar is open to the press, tribal leaders, health advocates, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the intersection of Medicaid policy and Native American healthcare.

Managing Health Care Operations: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Project Management
2025-01-16 14:00 - 15:00
January 16, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Project Management
Many Native American Tribes utilize oral history and teachings to transfer knowledge of their nation’s customs and operations. This method of transferring knowledge is integral in creating a framework that successfully ties Native ways of knowing with design, project management, and structure within the urban Indian health setting. Integrating Indigenous cultural knowledge systems into project management provides the necessary tools to create a seamless project design process. The presenter will share a model that curates an effective deployment method for development within Urban Indian Organizations and federally qualified health centers.
Presenter:

Ty J. Show (Blackfeet) Project Manager, NATIVE HEALTH Phoenix

Objectives:

Learn how to effectively integrate Native ways of knowing and project management within urban Indian health to streamline an efficient design process.
Develop organizational and project management skills to collaborate across health center departments on various design projects.
Acquire tools to support facility infrastructure, including designing and implementing technology and construction projects.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Managing Health Care Operations: Leveraging Tax Incentives, Loans, and Grants from the Inflation Reduction Act
2024-11-14 14:30 - 15:30
At this time all webinar recordings and materials have been taken down as the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) is no longer active.
November 14, 2024 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET

Leveraging Tax Incentives, Loans, and Grants from the Inflation Reduction Act
Join NCUIH for the final presentation in the Managing Health Care Operations webinar series. This webinar aims to provide Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) with an overview of the new opportunities in resilience and emissions reduction legislation introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act. Don’t miss this chance to leverage these benefits by implementing the different tax incentives, loans, and grants available to UIOs.
Presenters:

Ana Abel, MPH, ORISE Fellow, HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity
Jenny Keroack, MPH, Policy Advisor, Immediate Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
Edyta Debowska, MPH, Management and Program Analyst, Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, Department of Health and Human Services.

Objectives:

Explore Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives, loans, and grants available to many Urban Indian Organizations.
Learn about the ways operational sustainability supports organizational resilience.
Review some resources available to help UIOs leverage Inflation Reduction Act

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Protecting Native Communities: Best Practices for RSV and Flu Vaccination
2024-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
November 12, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the National Council of Urban Indian Health as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with a presentation that supports equitable adult vaccination and aims to prevent severe illnesses arising in Urban Indian communities from RSV and influenza. This event focuses on providing RSV and flu information and assisting Urban Indian Organizations in developing effective and culturally competent strategies for educating and promoting RSV and flu vaccination among their patients and the urban Native communities they serve.
Presenters:
All Nations Health Center

Cherith Smith, PharmD, RPh (Piikani (Peigan Blackfoot)/Sicangu Lakota (Rosebud Sioux))
Christian Goes Ahead-Lopez MHA, BSHA (Crow/Apsáalooke)

Native Health

Jennifer Veaco, MD IBCLC

Objectives:

Support RSV and flu vaccine promotion and education initiatives at Urban Indian Organizations.
Increase flu and RSV vaccination rates among urban American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Managing Health Care Operations: Fundraising and Capital Campaigns for Urban Indian Organizations
2024-10-10 14:00 - 15:00
We regret to inform you that today’s webinar has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We are working to reschedule the event and will notify you as soon as a new date is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding.
October 10, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Fundraising and Capital Campaigns for Urban Indian Organizations
Join NCUIH for the second presentation in the Managing Health Care Operations series. This webinar aims to help Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) manage their health care operations by learning about fundraising and capital campaigns through peer-to-peer sharing. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Dr. Donna Polk, chief executive officer of the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition Inc., and share knowledge learned in creating and sustaining funding and capital campaigns. Participants will have an opportunity to share best practices and ask questions.
Presenter:
Donna Polk, Ph.D., LMHP, Chief Executive Officer, Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition Inc.
Objectives:

Gain an understanding of fundraising and capital campaign basics.
Apply lessons learned from fundraising and capital campaigns for UIOs.
Create a forum for peer sharing and discussion.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Managing Health Care Operations: Grant Requirements for Sustainability Planning
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00
September 26, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Grant Requirements for Sustainability Planning
Join NCUIH for the first of three presentations in the Managing Health Care Operations series. This webinar aims to help Urban Indian Organizations manage health care operations by sharing the basics of grant requirements for sustainability planning. Participants will learn proactive strategies to ensure sustainable grant funding and how to communicate successes to funders effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan for the future and build a more robust health care organization.
NCUIH Presenters:

Evelina Maho, MAdm. (Diné) Director of Technical Assistance
Lyzbeth Best, MA, MPH, Manager of Technical Assistance

Objectives:

Learn the basics of grant requirements for sustainability planning.
Employ proactive and strategic planning steps to ensure sustainable grant funding.
Communicate success to funders through documentation and narration.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Data Sharing & Data Use Agreements 101
2024-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
September 17, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join NCUIH for training on data sharing and data use agreements. This standalone virtual event will include a presentation around the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement™ (TEFCA™), data use, and data sharing. Participants will increase their knowledge of establishing data use agreements and have an opportunity to ask questions of expert speakers and peer Urban Indian Organizations.
Speakers:
TBD
Objectives:

Increase Urban Indian Organizations’ (UIOs) knowledge surrounding TEFCA™ and data sharing.
Increase UIOs’ knowledge on creating and utilizing data use agreements.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Infection Prevention and Control Practices: Addressing Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette
2024-09-12 14:00 - 15:00
September 12, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Infection Prevention and Control Practices: Addressing Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette
Bandwidth among health care workers is low, and applying bite-sized content during trainings can help improve staff engagement and knowledge retention. This final presentation in the “Incorporating Infection Control Micro-Learn Training Resources” series will provide an overview of the CDC Project Firstline’s Cough and Congestion Micro-Learn and help Urban Indian Organization (UIO) staff learn how they can incorporate these approachable trainings at their facility. One continuing nursing education (CNE) credit is available.*
www.cdc.gov/project-firstline/media/pdfs/Micro-Learns-Cough-Congestion-508.pdf
Presenter:
Zeshan Chisty, MPH (He/Him), Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Objectives:

Explain the benefits of using the Project Firstline Infection Control Micro-Learn Training Resources with staff at your UIO.
Discuss and outline the Cough and Congestion Micro-Learn, including incorporating it at UIOs.
Summarize additional relevant CDC core IPC practices related to respiratory hygiene.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

*Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hour will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:

Attending the entire CNE activity;
Completing the online evaluation; and,
Submitting an online CNE request.

NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2025
2024-09-03 13:00 - 2024-09-05 14:30
September 3-5, 2024
We are excited to announce our upcoming virtual web series, “NCUIH UIO Focus Groups: Setting Policy Priorities for 2025.” This engaging event will offer a unique platform for collaborative dialogue between NCUIH staff and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Together, we will delve into the heart of urban Native health initiatives, discussing the vital priorities shaping our efforts in 2025. The focus groups will also provide an invaluable opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges of 2024, fostering a deeper understanding of the progress made and the areas that require further attention. Participants will be encouraged to share their personal experiences, insights, and feedback, ensuring that the perspectives of our UIO partners play a pivotal role in shaping the path forward. This inclusive gathering promises to harness the collective wisdom of our community, driving impactful decisions that resonate across urban Indian health initiatives.

Clinic to Community: Implementing HIV Navigation Services in Urban Indian Organizations
2024-08-28 14:00 - 15:00
August 28, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Implementing HIV Navigation Services in Urban Indian Organizations
Join NCUIH for the third presentation in its “Clinic to Community” series, designed to provide Urban Indian Organizations with more information on the HIV Navigation Services framework. This event will review the five steps of providing HIV Navigation Services to people with HIV and high-risk HIV-negative individuals. Organizers will connect participants to further training opportunities to expand staff capacity in providing this level of care.
Presenter:
Kurt Begaye (Diné) Senior Capacity Building Specialist, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this event, participants will be able to:

Identify the steps to HIV Navigation Services for clients with HIV and high-risk HIV-negative clients;
Implement tenets of HIV Navigation Services at their organization; and,
Access further training opportunities to expand staff competency in providing HIV Navigation Services to urban Indian communities.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
HIV Prevention and Care Providers

Investing in Wellness: Financing Behavioral Health Toolkit Launch
2024-08-22 14:00 - 15:00
August 22, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join the National Council of Urban Indian Health as it previews its new toolkit “Investing in Wellness: Financing Behavioral Health.” Speakers will highlight key financing strategies to strengthen access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services for Indian Health Service beneficiaries. Participants will learn valuable insights and resources and receive tools to enhance behavioral health programming and initiatives through sustainable financing opportunities.
National Council of Urban Indian Health Presenters:

Evey Maho, MAdm. Director of Technical Assistance
Lyz Best, MA, MPH, Manager of Technical Assistance

Objectives:

Learn how to utilize the Behavioral Health Financing Toolkit as a resource to support and enhance behavioral health programs and initiatives within your organization.
Explore key financing strategies for behavioral health programming in Indian Country.
Engage in discussion to share insights and needs related to behavioral health financing.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Tribes and Tribal Partners

Clinic to Community: Utilizing the 340B Program to Improve HIV Care for Urban Indian Populations
2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
July 23, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT

Utilizing the 340B Program to Improve HIV Care for Urban Indian Populations
Join NCUIH for the second presentation in its “Clinic to Community” series, designed to provide Urban Indian Organizations with more information on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The session will provide an in-depth overview of the 340B Program, covering its purpose, benefits, and the critical policies and procedures necessary for effective implementation. Attendees will learn about the administrative aspects of the 340B, including eligibility criteria, registration processes, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations. Through this detailed presentation, participants will understand how to maximize the benefits of the 340B Program within their organizations and ensure its effective and efficient utilization, increasing access to affordable medications and improving HIV care for urban Indian populations. One continuing nursing education (CNE) credit is available.*
Presenter:
Michelle Fox, MBA, CGMS, 340B Policy and Compliance Director, Apexus
Objectives:

Provide a comprehensive overview of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, including its benefits and eligibility criteria, focusing on improving access to affordable HIV medications for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations.
Ensure a clear understanding of the 340B Program’s policies, compliance requirements, and administrative processes.
Offer strategies to streamline administrative tasks and improve the efficient utilization of the 340B Program within UIOs to support HIV care services.
Promote partnerships between UIOs, health care providers, and community organizations to support effective 340B Program implementation and improve HIV health outcomes in AI/AN communities.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders and HIV Care Advocates
Tribal Partners and Tribes

Recording not available.

*Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:

Attending the entire CNE activity;
Completing the online evaluation; and,
Submitting an online CNE request.

Infection Prevention & Control Practices: Addressing Wound Care
2024-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
July 16, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Infection Prevention & Control Practices: Addressing Wound Care
For the second presentation in NCUIH’s Incorporating Infection Control Micro-Learn Training Resources series, Dr. Bola Ogundimu, Nurse Infection Preventionist and Health Scientist at the CDC, will provide an overview of the micro-learn training suite from the CDC’s Project Firstline (PFL) related to wound care and other skin issues including PFL’s Rash Micro-Learn. Participants will hear how applying bite-sized training content can help improve staff engagement and knowledge retention. Dr. Ogundimu will also briefly address treating rashes and wounds in a field setting outside of an Urban Indian Organization (UIO), e.g., in a health tent at a powwow. One continuing nursing education (CNE) credit is available.*
Presenter:
Bola Ogundimu, DrPH, RN, CIC, CPHQ (she/her/hers), Nurse Infection Preventionist/ Health Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Prevention and Response Branch
Objectives:

Explain the concepts and benefits of using the PFL infection control micro-learn training resources at UIOs.
Increase awareness of available infection control micro-learn resources.
Discuss, outline, and incorporate the rash micro-learn at UIOs.
Summarize relevant CDC core IPC practices related to skin care, including wounds and rashes.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

*Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hour will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:

Attending the entire CNE activity;
Completing the online evaluation; and,
Submitting an online CNE request.

Navigating Crisis: The Role of 988
2024-07-11 14:00 - 15:00
July 11, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join NCUIH in raising awareness about the 988 Lifeline among Urban Indian Organizations and those who refer community members to 988. As a result of the well-known trauma from wars, genocide, and forced removal from ancestral lands, these and other factors contribute to suicide among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Participants will hear an overview of 988 Lifeline and learn how to promote it in a culturally relevant manner. Speakers will equip participants with practical strategies and resources to effectively communicate the benefits of 988 as a resource in their communities.
Presenters from the National Council or Urban Indian Health

Lyz Best, MA, MPH, Manager of Technical Assistance
Margot Bailowitz, Public Health Project Assistant

Objectives:

Explain the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, how it operates, and why it is a crucial resource for addressing mental health crises in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Discuss and explore strategies and campaigns to promote 988, identifying best practices for culturally relevant outreach.
Utilize available resources to support 988 awareness, including educational materials, training opportunities, and partnership information to promote 988 within communities.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Those who refer community members to 988

Expanding Maternal Health Services at Urban Indian Organizations
2024-07-10 14:00 - 15:30
July 10, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Join NCUIH for a presentation on starting or expanding maternal health services at Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Dr. Tyler Freeman, physician and Director of Family Practice and Specialty Services at the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC), will share his experience developing a full-spectrum OBGYN clinic at OKCIC. He will discuss best practices, recommendations, and guidance in building a labor and delivery program at the UIO. Participants will be able to ask questions and share highlights and lessons learned by providing enhanced maternal health services.
Presenter:
Tyler Freeman, MD, Director of Family Practice and Specialty Services at the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
Objectives:

Examine current maternal health services and staff capacity for obstetrics and gynecology services at UIOs.
Discuss implementation methods and guidance for expanding maternal health services at UIOs.
Hear best practices and lessons learned in maternal health services from peers at UIOs.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Prevention: Intersections of Medical Forensic Health Care
2024-06-26 14:00 - 15:00
June 26, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Intersections of Medical Forensic Health Care
Join NCUIH for the final presentation in the “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Prevention” training series. Presented by Nicole Stahlmann, forensic nurse consultant at IHS, this session will explore the intersections between victimization, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She will provide a framework for medical forensic health care across IHS and outline best practices to help reduce barriers for American Indian and Alaska Native patients seeking health care following violent crimes.
Presenter:
Nicole Stahlmann MN, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC, SANE-P, FNE-A/P, Forensic Nurse Consultant, Indian Health Service Headquarters-Division of Nursing Services
Objectives:

List statistics related to victimization;
Describe the correlation between victimizations;
Understand Indian Health Service (IHS) forensic health care historical information;
Describe the current state of IHS & medical forensic health care; and,
Recognize IHS medical forensic best practices.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO staff

Vax Chat 2024: Lessons Learned in Vaccine Equity
2024-06-13 14:00 - 15:00
June 13, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join the National Council for Urban Indian Health for a feedback discussion on the NCUIH Vaccine Equity project. This final vax chat will include a brief presentation about the CDC Vaccine Equity program and gather urban Indian perspectives on successes in vaccine equity, barriers to increasing vaccinations, and recommendations for continuing the work. This event will be recorded for internal use and will not be shared publicly.
Presentation and NCUIH-Led Discussion by:

Tiffani Stark, MHA, Public Health Program Manager
Myca Grant Hunthrop, MPH, Public Health Project Coordinator

Objectives:

Identify successes of the NCUIH Vaccine Equity program;
Address barriers to vaccine equity; and,
Establish recommendations for future vaccine equity programs.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Prevention Perspectives: Substance Misuse and Overdose Among Urban Native Populations
2024-06-05 14:00 - 15:00
June 5, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) for a discussion on substance misuse and overdose prevention. This standalone virtual event will include a brief presentation of findings from NCUIH’s 2024 opioid needs assessment and provide a space for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to share insights and best practices in preventing substance misuse and opioid overdoses.
NCUIH-Led Presentation and Guided Discussion By:

Deidre Greyeyes, Research & Data Manager
Sophie Chishty, Research Associate
Nahla Holland, Research Associate

Objectives:

Increase awareness of resources and services related to substance misuse and overdose prevention;
Enhance understanding of successes, challenges, and needs of UIOs providing services related to substance misuse and overdose prevention; and,
Foster connections between UIOs and facilitate conversations on insights and best practices.

Unveiling Strategies into Behavioral Health Financing: A Collaborative Review
2024-05-30 14:00 - 15:30
May 30, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Please join NCUIH for a collaborative discussion on sustainable behavioral health care financing strategies. We are inviting behavioral health financing experts from Urban Indian Organizations, Tribal organizations, partner organizations, and federal agencies that oversee behavioral health financing to review our behavioral health financing strategies toolkit, currently in development. Participants will actively engage in reviewing draft strategies, offering valuable feedback to refine and optimize the content. By contributing to this collaborative effort, attendees will play an integral role in shaping this comprehensive and impactful resource, ultimately improving behavioral health support and care. Participants will receive an honorarium gift card of $75+ for their organization.
Discussion led by:
Lyz Best, MPH, MA, Manager of Technical Assistance at NCUIH
Objectives:

Reviewing Behavioral Health Financing Strategies: Participants will review and discuss identified strategies and approaches for sustainable behavioral health financing.
Active Participation in Toolkit Refinement: Provide constructive feedback to refine and enhance strategies.
Explore Toolkit Components and Resources: Explore the components and resources of the behavioral health financing toolkit, understanding its practical applications for formulating effective financing strategies to improve access to behavioral health services.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders
Tribes and Tribal Partners
Federal Agencies
Anyone with interest or experience in financing behavioral health care

Infection Prevention & Control Practices: Addressing Blood Exposure
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:00
May 29, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Infection Prevention & Control Practices: Addressing Blood Exposure
Join NCUIH for the first Incorporating Infection Control Micro-Learn Training Resources series presentation. Shay Drummond from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention will provide an overview of the micro-learn training suite from the CDC’s Project Firstline to frontline health care workers. Applying micro-learns and bite-sized training content can help improve staff engagement and knowledge retention. In addition to learning CDC core IPC practices related to bloodborne pathogens, participants will learn how to incorporate these training opportunities at their facility.
Presenter:
Shay L. Drummond, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Infection Preventionist Nurse Consultant and PFL ELC Team Lead, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Objectives:

Explain the concepts and benefits of micro-learning relating to infection control.
Increase awareness of available infection control micro-learn resources.
Discuss and outline the bloodborne pathogens micro-learn, including incorporating it at Urban Indian Organizations.
Summarize relevant CDC core IPC practices related to bloodborne pathogens.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
IPC Champions
Frontline Health Care Workers

Data Sharing and Data Use from an Urban Indian Perspective
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:00
May 23, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join the National Council for Urban Indian Health for a discussion on the legal and policy considerations related to data use and data sharing. This standalone virtual event will include a brief presentation on the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and provide a space for Urban Indian Organizations to discuss insights, barriers, and best practices in data use and data sharing.
NCUIH-Led Guided Discussion By:

Myca Grant Hunthrop, MPH
Rori Collins, JD, Esq (Nenana Native Village (Tanana Athabascan))

Objectives:

Increase knowledge surrounding the current landscape of TEFCA, data use, and data sharing.
Gather information from Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) about facilitators and barriers to data use and data sharing.
Gather opinions and perspectives from UIOs about data use and data sharing.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Clinic to Community: Culturally Grounded Interventions in HIV and STI Care
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:00
May 16, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Culturally Grounded Interventions in HIV and STI Care
Join NCUIH for the first session in the Clinic to Community series. Delve into HIV and STI care initiatives tailored specifically for urban Indian communities, emphasizing cultural competency. Kerry Hawk Lessard, CEO of Native American LifeLines, has revolutionized care practices, introducing unique strategies to address prevalent health disparities while respecting cultural nuances. Participants will learn about culturally sensitive prevention methods, equitable health care access, and community empowerment. Register for this engaging discussion to discover actionable approaches to drive positive change in urban Indigenous health outcomes rooted in understanding and embracing cultural diversity. Continuing nursing education (CNE) credits are available.*
Presenter:
Kerry Hawk Lessard, MAA (Shawnee), CEO of Native American LifeLines
Objectives:

Apply Signer’s definition of syndemics to urban American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health needs, including HIV prevention.
Understand historical and intergenerational trauma as syndemic conditions.
Review lessons learned from the CSAP study focused on HIV/HCV/STI prevention needs.
Consider culturally grounded interventions focused on the self-articulated needs of urban AI/AN.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders
Tribes and Tribal Partners

*Continuing Education:
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:

Attending the entire CE activity;
Completing the online evaluation; and,
Submitting an online CE request.

Understanding Trauma and Decolonizing Trauma
2024-05-15 14:00 - 15:30
May 15, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT

Understanding Trauma and Decolonizing Trauma
Join NCUIH for an in-depth discussion on understanding and decolonizing trauma. Continual critical examination is necessary to understand how beliefs, ideas, and practices are rooted in the enduring impacts of settler colonialism and its ongoing effects. Experts from the University of New Mexico will help participants examine and understand the influences of historical trauma and how resilience and cultural connections can create culturally safe care and become a prevention method for the missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) epidemic. Continuing education credits are available for nursing and social work professionals.*
Presenters from the University of New Mexico:

Teresa Gomes, MA (Pueblo of Isleta), Lecturer
Jennifer Nunez, MSW, LMSW (Acoma Pueblo), Lecturer
Deidre Yellowhair, Ph.D. (Diné/Navajo), Research Professor, Project Director of T.R.I.B.E.S., and Chair of the IDEA Committee

Objectives:

Understand the foundations of individual trauma studies.
Examine the foundations of population trauma and historical trauma.
Decolonize treatment via a cultural safety model.

*Continuing Education:
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:

Attending the entire CE activity;
Completing the online evaluation; and,
Submitting an online CE request.

Social Work Education (NASW)
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886874323-6739) for one (1) continuing education contact hour.

NCUIH 2024 Annual Conference
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-02 | Indian Gaming Association, 224 2nd Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
April 29-May 2, 2024 | Washington, D.C.

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NCUIH 2024 Hill Day

We invite Urban Indian Organizations to join us for Hill Day visits on Thursday, May 2, during the annual conference. This opportunity allows you to engage with your representatives’ offices, advocating for urban Indian health issues and priorities.
Express your interest in participating by completing this form by Thursday, April 11:

NCUIH MEMBERS: As a member benefit, NCUIH will facilitate meetings with your Members of Congress, offer comprehensive background materials and training, and provide NCUIH staff to accompany you during your engagements. (Please note that the availability of NCUIH staff for meetings will be contingent upon scheduling constraints.)

Frequently Asked Questions
The NCUIH annual conference brings together Urban Indian Organizations, health care professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to discuss critical issues related to urban Indian health.
Have questions about the NCUIH 2024 Annual Conference in Washington, DC? Check back regularly, as this page will continue to be updated.
Schedule
April 29 – May 2, 2024

Monday, April 29 – Pre-conference Training Day for Urban Indian Organization Boards of Directors
Tuesday, April 30 – Conference Day 1
Wednesday, May 1 – Conference Day 2
Thursday, May 2 – Capitol Hill Day

When & Where
What are the official dates of the Annual Conference?
The NCUIH Annual Conference will occur in Washington, DC, beginning Monday, April 29, and ending Thursday, May 2, 2024.
What is the address, telephone number, and web address of the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill?
Address: 525 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 628-2100
Web: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcadchh-hilton-washington-dc-capitol-hill/
Registration
When does registration open and close?
Registration for the NCUIH Annual Conference opened on January 18 and will close on Monday, April 22.
What is included in the price of registration?
Registration includes coffee and lunch on April 30 and May 1. If you are registered for the board training on Monday, April 29, lunch and coffee are also included.
Can I register by mail?
No, there is no option to register by mail.
Do presenters need to register?
All presenters must register for the conference. The cost of attendance is covered for two presenters for each breakout session, and for all keynote speakers.
Does NCUIH offer group registration?
One person can register multiple people at one time. NCUIH is not offering a group registration discount for the NCUIH 2024 Annual Conference.
What methods of payment are accepted?
NCUIH accepts American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards as forms of payment.
Can I pay by check?
To pay by check, please choose the “pay by check” option when registering. Make checks payable to the National Council of Urban Indian Health. Mail checks to NCUIH, 1 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 800D, Washington, DC 20001. Please email conference@ncuih.org to notify us when you mail your registration check. Your registration will be incomplete until payment is confirmed.
What is NCUIH’s cancellation, refund, and change policy?
Conference registration can be canceled before April 15 and is refundable minus credit card fees. Cancellations after April 15 will not be refunded, but registration may be transferred to another individual. Email conference@ncuih.org to cancel or transfer registration.
Hotel
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(NOTE: There are many Hiltons in the area, so please ensure you are looking at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill.)
We have negotiated a special room rate of $369 per night (plus tax) for single/double occupancy rooms. Please note that these rates are available until April 5, 2024. To make your reservation at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, use this link to access the room block.
We recommend booking your room early, as availability is limited, and the discounted rates are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill is valet only for $59 per day + tax, with “in and out” privileges.
What is the address, telephone number, and web address of the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill?
Address: 525 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 628-2100
Web: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcadchh-hilton-washington-dc-capitol-hill/
Parking at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill is valet only for $59 per day + tax, with “in and out” privileges.
Sessions and Agenda
Where are the conference sessions being held?
This year, the NCUIH annual conference sessions will be offered exclusively through in-person programming at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, 525 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.
What types of sessions or workshops are being offered?
Check the conference website in the coming months for more information on the conference offerings, descriptions, schedule, and locations.

Exhibitor Opportunities

Exhibit space with a table and two chairs
Two exhibitor name badges per booth
Exhibitor registration includes coffee, snacks, and lunch

Native Artist/Vendor exhibitor registration:

Special Rate of $25!
Contact Conference@NCUIH.org to receive your code

2024 Annual Conference Exhibitors

Overview of Current Issues in the 340B Program in Partnership with the Alliance to Save America’s 340B Program
2024-04-17 13:30 - 14:30
April 17, 2024 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Join NCUIH, in partnership with the Alliance to Save America’s 340B Program (ASAP 340B), for a webinar aimed at exploring insights into the 340B Program. Throughout the webinar, UIO staff will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the 340B program’s role in supporting underserved communities, fostering collaboration between stakeholders, and addressing challenges and opportunities within the program.
The Alliance to Save America’s 340B Program is a partnership of community health centers, patient, provider and consumer advocates, and leaders from the biopharmaceutical industry working to ensure the 340B program supports true safety-net providers and the communities they serve.
Presenters:

Thomas Johnson, Executive Director ASAP 340B
Carolyn Ha, Deputy Vice President of Policy and Research Department at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
Vacheria Keys, Associate Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

Moderator:
Meredith Raimondi, NCUIH Vice President of Policy and Communications
Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff, including Pharmacy Professionals

Introduction to Holistic Forms of Healing
2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:30
April 11, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Holistic healing practices emphasize harmony with nature, the spirit world, and one’s community. The holistic approach recognizes the interdependence of mind, body, and spirit and serves as a method of preventing violence. Speakers from the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project will describe holistic healing practices, share best practices, and detail how Urban Indian Organizations can implement these practices to provide culturally competent care through traditional healing. Continuing education credits are available for nursing and social work professionals.*
Presenters from the Bakersfield American Indian Health Project

Donna Cubit, CADC II, ICADC (Cherokee/Choctaw/Creek Tribes) Substance Use Disorder Counselor Cultural Coordinator
Tara Gray (Ahtna Athabascan), Case Manager
Lawrence Salcido Jr. (Chalon Indian Nation) Community Outreach Specialist

Objectives:

Define and identify holistic healing approaches and traditional pathways.
Understand the importance of holistic healing practices related to Native communities.
Learn techniques to provide culturally competent care through traditional healing.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

*Continuing Education:
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Cardea Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.​​​ Upon successful completion of this activity, 1.0 contact hours will be awarded. Successful completion of this continuing education activity includes the following:

Attending the entire CE activity;
Completing the online evaluation; and,
Submitting an online CE request.

Social Work Education (NASW)
This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886874323-6739) for one (1) continuing education contact hour.

Elders Bridging the Workforce Gap
2024-04-09 14:00 - 15:00
April 9, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Elders Bridging the Workforce Gap
Presented by Leslie Maly, director of the National Indian Council on Aging’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), this webinar will address workforce challenges that many Urban Indian Organizations face and how to utilize the SCSEP to build recruitment and sustainment strategies. Attendees will learn about the unique contributions of older employees to the workplace, gain practical skills to onboard and retain them, and ensure their skills and experience are integral to your organization.
Presenter:
Leslie Maly​ Director Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) at The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
Objectives:

Explore opportunities and initiatives that promote elder training opportunities.
Discover the roles and benefits of elder employees. Learn from experts about the unique contributions of elder employees to the workplace.
Utilize effective strategies that build elder employment skills to obtain sustainable employment.

Audience:
Urban Indian Organizations

Insights and Strategies for STI and HIV Prevention and Treatment
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:00
April 4, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Join NCUIH for an overview of findings and recommendations from the 2023 NCUIH STI Questionnaire for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Participants will exchange insights to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for HIV and STIs to better equip UIOs in implementing evidence-based interventions and overcoming health care challenges within Indigenous communities. This event was made possible by the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund through the Indian Health Service.
Objectives:

Facilitate a collaborative environment where UIOs can review and discuss findings from the 2023 NCUIH STI Questionnaire for UIOs, enabling participants to gain insights into current HIV and STI care practices.
Promote peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and networking among UIOs to exchange best practices and recommendations for enhancing HIV and STI prevention, diagnosis, and treatment within Indigenous communities.
Provide tailored technical assistance and resources to support UIOs in implementing evidence-based interventions derived from the STI questionnaire findings, enabling participants to address specific challenges and improve health outcomes.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Sustainable Workforce Growth Through Internships
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
March 28, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

Sustainable Workforce Growth Through Internships
As part of the Northeastern Oklahoma Psychology Internship Program, the Indian Health Care Resource Center (IHCRC) provides annual internships that prepare individuals to work in underserved areas. Speakers from the IHCRC will share background and best practices about their pre-doctoral internship so that others may learn and implement the components they use to grow and sustain their Indigenous workforce. Attendees will learn the role of internship programs in developing culturally competent health care leaders and appreciate the importance of diversity in improved patient outcomes.
Presenters from the Indian Health Care Resource Center:

J. David Bright, Psy.D., Associate Director of Behavioral Health
Dr. Dan Guzman, Post Doctorate Resident

Objectives:

Discover the role of internship programs in developing culturally competent health care leaders.
Acknowledge the importance of cultural diversity in health care training to better understand and cater to a diverse patient population, improving overall patient care and outcomes.
Enhance understanding of the challenges, successes, and best practices when implementing an internship program within an Urban Indian Organization.

Audience:
Urban Indian Organizations

Sharing Your Experience Through Storytelling PhotoVoice Opportunity Informational Session
2024-03-26 14:00 - 15:00
March 26, 2024 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join us for an engaging and informative Informational Session on March 26, 2024, from 2 PM to 3 PM Eastern Time, as we dive into the exciting opportunities offered by the NCUIH PhotoVoice Project. Led by the NCUIH CDC Project Firstline Team, this session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the project’s objectives, commitment requirements, and benefits for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) and their staff. Through interactive discussions, attendees will gain insights into the significance of the PhotoVoice Project in enhancing infection prevention practices, share effective measures to safeguard staff and community members, and learn about the application process. This session welcomes all UIO leaders and staff interested in contributing to infection prevention efforts and shaping the future of healthcare within their communities. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative initiative aimed at fostering a safer and healthier environment for all. Register now and mark your calendars for March 26!
To learn more about the project before the event, check out the application on ncuih.org/public-health/infection-prevention-control/.
Presenters:

Zoë Harris – NCUIH Staff
Alyssa Longee – NCUIH Staff

Objectives:

To understand the importance of the NCUIH PhotoVoice Project for themselves and for their UIO.
To share the measures that have been taken to protect staff, patients, clients, and community members.
To clarify the required commitment and benefits offered to UIO workers who want to participate in the project.
To answer miscellaneous questions about the application and project process.

Audience:

Urban Indian Organizations
UIO Staff
