NCUIH

The Coral Council: UIO Ambassador Program Kick-off and Orientation Session
2022-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Mar. 10, 2022 | 2-3 p.m. EST
About the Event:
This program kick-off and orientation session will introduce the Coral Council, a UIO Ambassador program that brings together UIO experts to share culturally-competent, evidence-based and promising best practices on HIV/AIDS. This program intends to highlight UIOs with HIV treatment and prevention programs in place to share their best practices throughout the urban American Indian and Alaska Native healthcare community.
Coral is something that American Indians attribute soothing qualities to; maintaining that it garners power in its rise from the sea. Coral aids the wearer in travel, health, and protection. We want to acknowledge the Coral Council as protectors and have a symbolic representation of the strength they bring with their knowledge and expertise.

Addressing Emerging Infection Control Threats to Urban Indian Organizations
2022-01-26 13:00 - 14:00
January 26, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
A Kawe (gathering) of UIO leaders, staff, and community members.
This informational and training webinar is designed to obtain feedback from Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) on what the current experiences are as it relates to infection control threats and emerging and remerging diseases. We also aim to provide the latest data and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for health care and community health workers on the current COVID-19 Delta and Omicron variants.
Breakout sessions will allow for UIOs to share their experiences with each other, followed by a presentation addressing UIO concerns from CDC’s Dr. Abigail Carlson. The session will close with a facilitated Q&A session.
Presenters:
· Dr. Abigail Carlson, CDC
· Kyle Mitchell, Facilitator
Objectives:
1. Hear from UIOs about current IPC challenges
2. Facilitate a forum for UIO members to engage with a CDC expert and discuss concerns
3. Provide the audience with current data and recommendations on how to safely navigate the flu, cold season, and COVID-19 variants
4. Address “COVID Fatigue” and how to remain vigilant during the pandemic
Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Community Health Workers, IPC Champions

NCUIH 2022 Urban Indian Health Policy Preview and FMAP Discussion for UIOs
2022-01-25 14:00 - 15:30
Late in 2021, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) hosted focus groups for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) and delivered surveys to define key UIO priorities. NCUIH would like to further this conversation since 100% FMAP for UIOs was included in the American Rescue Plan Act by providing a space for UIOs to share how the implementation has been going in a special session on January 25. This event will be presented by NCUIH’s Policy Analyst, Jeremy Grabiner, to review NCUIH’s ongoing policy assessment and top legislative priorities for 2022. NCUIH’s Federal Relations Manager, Mica Venturo, will also join to discuss FMAP implementation with participating UIOs and review NCUIH’s FMAP strategic advancement guide.
Presenters:
• Jeremy Grabiner, Policy Analyst, NCUIH
• Mica Venturo (Seneca), Federal Relations Manager, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Review 2021 policy assessment
2. Review 2022 policy priorities
3. Discuss FMAP implementation and review NCUIH’s FMAP strategic advancement guide
Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs and Leadership, UIO Staff

Messengers in Health: Vaccination - Myths vs Facts
2021-12-15 15:30 - 16:30
The final topic in NCUIH’s “Messengers in Health” series is Vaccination – Myths vs Facts, where we will discuss vaccine myths vs facts and strategies to help with misinformation and disinformation to assist in vaccine hesitancy. We will conclude with a facilitated discussion between healthcare providers and health care workers on vaccine myths vs facts.
Objectives:
1. Identify and review vaccine myths vs facts
2. Share strategies to help with misinformation and disinformation that can assist in overcoming vaccine hesitancy
3. Share vaccine infographics for providers and clinics
4. Facilitate discussion between health care providers and health care workers on vaccine myths vs facts
This content was funded in part by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-RFA-IP21-2107). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this resource do not necessarily represent the policy of CDC or HHS and should not be considered an endorsement by the Federal Government.

4-in-1 Kick-Off Office Hours
2021-12-03 14:00 - 15:00
NCUIH Announces 4-in-1 Office Hours Kick Off
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will offer “Office Hours” as a regular forum to provide direct support to current UIO 4-in-1 grantees. The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers the 4-in-1 grant program to UIOs to address unmet needs in four areas:

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Services,
Immunization Services,
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, and
Mental Health Services.

Currently, thirty-four (34) UIOs are 4-in-1 peers and participants. Office Hours will be held one Friday each month and will consist of open, peer-to-peer virtual dialogue. UIO staff is invited to join and talk with their peers and experts on effective 4-in-1 strategies, share evaluation needs, address widespread concerns, and promote dialogue on common needs. Our collective wisdom can be a vital support for UIOs!
Bring your organizational questions and answers to the kickoff session on December 3, 2021.
Please pre-register for office hours here by December 1, 2021 and let us know if there’s anything you’d like to see covered.
For more details contact: Marc Clark on mclark@ncuih.org.

Project Firstline: Application Information Session for Year 2 UIO IPC System Champions & Graduate Fellows
2021-12-02 14:00 - 15:00
Join the NCUIH internal Project Firstline , the CDC’s National training collaborative, project team for the inside scoop of the application process for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) who are interested in becoming UIO IPC System Champions in year two of the training initiative. The team will provide context and an in-depth overview of the application process. The first half of the meeting will be focused on UIO IPC System Champions applications and will be followed by information on the Fellowship program (starting at 2:30 p.m.). Join us for one part of the information session, or both!

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST | UIO IPC Champions Application Info Session
Link to UIO IPC Champion Application
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST | Fellowship Program Application Info Session
Link to Fellowship Application

Presenters:
· Dionne Apedjihoun, MS, CCRP, Senior Project Manager, NCUIH
· Aliyah Smith, Public Health Project Assistant, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Introduce Project Firstline Year Two
2. Review application requirements, materials, and timelines
3. Provide forum for Q & A
Audience:
UIO Staff, Stakeholders, IPC Champions, Graduate Students in Final Year of Program

Messengers in Health: Tis the season to vaccinate – Flu, Pneumonia, and COVID-19
2021-11-17 15:30 - 16:30
Nov 17 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. EST
Objectives:

Identify ways to effectively communicate with Urban AI/Ans regarding vaccinations
Share strategies to help improve trust between Urban AI/ANs and health care providers
Review the importance of vaccinations and why they are needed
Learn about the recommended vaccinations for this fall season
Facilitate discussion between health care providers and health care workers on the recommended vaccinations

Presenters:

Tiffani Stark, MHA
Mary J. Owen, MD, Tlingit
Leila Ladnier, BSN, RN

#MovewithNCUIH: Native American Heritage Month 5K
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30
November 1 – November 30, 2021
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, invites you to join us for a virtual 5k to raise funding and awareness for NCUIH’s critical work that supports the urban American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community through meaningful change in the social equity of health care.
Chose to move by running, walking, biking, hiking, swimming, or an equivalent of 5k anytime during the month of November to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. When you move with NCUIH and every step, stride and effort moves us closer to health equity!
Tell us why you #MoveWithNCUIH! After you register, take a picture or selfie with a sign to tell us why you #MoveWithNCUIH to post on social media with #MoveWithNCUIH hashtag to be featured on NCUIH’s social sites!
Please visit the “Donate” tab to help us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000! Urban Native communities across the U.S. face a healthcare crisis, including higher health disparity rates due to isolation from tribal lands and identity, lack of adequate health care, and distressed economic conditions. Because of consequences due to multiple traumas, having culturally competent and sensitive healthcare services available to urban AI/AN is a vital part of quality care.
A donation to NCUIH will support our critical work to ensure AI/AN living in urban settings have access to comprehensive and culturally-competent healthcare resources. ***An award will be presented (virtually) to the individual who raises the most funding!***
This is a virtual race — please complete your a 5k through walking, running, or biking anytime during the month of November.

Race FAQ’s
– Q: What does a virtual race look like?
A: Instead of a marked course, participants will complete their selected distance outdoors or on a treadmill between November 1 and November 30.
– Q: What does the money raised go toward?
A: 100 percent of fundraising dollars will go directly to NCUIH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support NCUIH’s work toward the development of quality, accessible, and culturally-competent health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) living in urban settings.
– Q: What will I receive if I register for the race?
A: There are two different tiers for this race. If you select the $20 tier, you will receive a virtual certificate of completion. If you select the $35 tier, you will receive race swag that includes a thoughtfully-designed race t-shirt and a certificate of completion by mail.
– Q: After I register, if I cannot make an additional donation, are there other ways to support NCUIH?
A: Yes! Take a selfie and post why you #MoveWithNCUIH and tag NCUIH on our social media channels. Also, make sure to take pictures of yourself and team running, walking, or biking and tag us @urbanindianhealth on Instagram, @NCUIH_Official on Twitter and @NCUIH on Facebook!
– Q: I am not registered for the race, but still want to support NCUIH, what can I do?
A: We appreciate your support! You can donate to the event by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/DC/Washington/movewithncuih. On this page you can make a donation. As always, 100 percent of all funds raised go toward NCUIH’s critical work to support the urban AI/AN community through meaningful change in the social equity of healthcare. For other ways to get involved, please visit our website at ncuih.org.

Messengers in Health: Protecting our Elders Through Vaccinations
2021-10-27 15:30 - 16:30
The “Messengers in Health” Community of Learning three-part series supports provider vaccine awareness and education to encourage urban Indian patients. The series will provide strategies and resources for individual clinicians providing health care, strategies and resources for health care organizations, messaging and communications strategies, and identification of evidence-based practices.

Objectives:
1. Identify ways to effectively communicate with urban Indian Elders
2. Share strategies to help improve trust between urban Indian Elders and Health Care Providers
3. Learn about recommended vaccinations for Elders this fall
4. Facilitate discussion between providers and frontline health care workers on Elder care and vaccinations

Host and Panelists:
• Host: Tiffani Stark, MHA
• Panelist: Evey Maho MAdm. (Diné)
• Panelist: Leila A. Ladnier, BSN, RN

Mental Health: Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Opioid Misuse Best Practices for UIOs
2021-09-15 13:00 - 14:00
Mental Health: Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Opioid Misuse Best Practices for UIOs
Join NCUIH for the third and last session of the three-part series which will provide a special focus on mental health issues ranging from coping with grief and loss to chronic stress and alcohol/substance misuse in our urban Indian communities. Treatment and prevention experts will share effective strategies infused with cultural interventions that UIOs can utilize within their wellness programs. Sessions will be informative, active, and designed to equip participants with vital resources to serve their communities.
Session Three:
Mental Health: Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Opioid Misuse Best Practices for UIOs
September 15, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Presenter:
• Pamela End of Horn, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Suicide Prevention Consultant
Objectives:
1. Initial and present impacts on substance use among AI/AN from the pandemic
2. Challenges/lessons learned
3. Effective and replicable strategies used to address these challenges
Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff

Digital Storytelling: Writing Our Stories is Righting Our Stories
2021-09-14 19:00 - 20:00
September 14, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. EST
Native Youth will complete a guided illustration activity after which they will learn how to tell a meaningful story that takes ownership of and connects them back to their culture.
*Note: Materials for this activity will be shipped in advance.
Presenters:
Antoinette Ascencio, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Culture Keeper, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of digital storytelling as a tool to reconnect with one’s culture.
2. Develop familiarity with meaningful illustration techniques.
3. Build knowledge of art as a mechanism of telling meaningful stories.
Audience:
Native Youth & Young Adults
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NCUIH Project Firstline IPC Virtual Dialogue Series | Session Two
2021-09-07 02:00 - 03:00
NCUIH Project Firstline IPC Virtual Dialogue Series | Session Two

Join NCUIH for either one of the two upcoming Virtual Dialogues to hear from UIOs about their current needs and thoughts in implementing or augmenting their infection prevention and control trainings, policies and procedures as it relates to current, emerging, and re-emerging diseases. Your important feedback will help inform the CDC’s national training collaborative, Project Firstline, as NCUIH launches additional training opportunities.
NCUIH Project Firstline IPC Virtual Dialogue Series | Session Two
September 7, 2021 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Presenters:
• Evelina Maho, MAdm. (Diné), NCUIH
• Tiffani Stark, MHA, NCUIH
• Panel Moderator – Dionne Apedjihoun, MS., CCRP, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Solicit UIOs’ feedback on current training needs
2. Identify key training dates and times and best platforms for the delivery of training content
3. A glimpse of the prior year’s Project Firstline training successes
4. Recruit for Champions, Fellows, and IPC SMEs for year 2

Mental Health: How Discrimination Gets Trapped in the Body
2021-09-01 13:00 - 14:00
Mental Health: How Discrimination Gets Trapped in the Body
September 1, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Join NCUIH for the second of the three-part series which will provide a special focus on mental health issues ranging from coping with grief and loss to chronic stress and alcohol/substance misuse in our urban Indian communities. Treatment and prevention experts will share effective strategies infused with cultural interventions that UIOs can utilize within their wellness programs. Sessions will be informative, active, and designed to equip participants with vital resources to serve their communities.
Presenters:

Tommy Lee Woon, Breaths Together for a Change: Creating a World of Feeling and Seeing No Stranger, Founder
Cinnamon (Spear) Kills First, Northside Advocacy LLC, Owner
Aminah Ghaffar, The Coalition for Black and Indigenous Solidarity, Co-Founder

Objectives:

Understanding the effects of oppression in the body
Understanding the value of Indigenous wisdom – feeling it heals it – overcoming historical traumas in the body

Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff

NCUIH Project Firstline IPC Virtual Dialogue Series | Session One
2021-08-31 14:00 - 15:00
NCUIH Project Firstline Infection Prevention and Control Virtual Dialogues
Join NCUIH for either one of the two upcoming Virtual Dialogues to hear from UIOs about their current needs and thoughts in implementing or augmenting their infection prevention and control trainings, policies and procedures as it relates to current, emerging, and re-emerging diseases. Your important feedback will help inform the CDC’s national training collaborative, Project Firstline, as NCUIH launches additional training opportunities.
NCUIH Project Firstline IPC Virtual Dialogue Series | Session One
August 31, 2021 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Presenters:
• Evelina Maho, MAdm. (Diné), NCUIH
• Tiffani Stark, MHA, NCUIH
• Panel Moderator – Dionne Apedjihoun, MS., CCRP, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Solicit UIOs’ feedback on current training needs
2. Identify key training dates and times and best platforms for the delivery of training content
3. A glimpse of the prior year’s Project Firstline training successes
4. Recruit for Champions, Fellows, and IPC SMEs for year 2

Learning to Love Ourselves: Incorporating Compassion Care In Our Work
2021-08-25 14:00 - 15:00
Dr. Duran has addressed stress, fatigue, and burnout, among frontline health care workers as facets of a broader “moral injury.” attributable to COVID 19. She is a leading expert on mindfulness and processes related to Indigenous Healing and meditation for all ages. In this session, participants can learn about self-assessment strategies and tools for cultivating wellness.
Presenter: Dr. Bonnie Duran – Professor, University of Washington School of Social Work & Indigenous Wellness Research Institute
Objectives:
1.Identify the signs and symptoms of Compassion Fatigue
2.Identify strategies for the prevention of Compassion Fatigue
3.Problem solve solutions for recovering from or dealing with acute Compassion Fatigue
Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Stakeholders

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Mental Health for Everyone: Grief, Loss, and Seeing Clearly
2021-08-10 13:00 - 14:00
Mental Health for Everyone: Grief, Loss, and Seeing Clearly
August 10, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Presenter:
Bonnie Duran, MPH, DrPH
Objectives:
Understand intergenerational and current loss
Address resiliency and strength-based culture centered approaches
Address cultural practices around grief and loss
Mindfulness as everyday ceremony
Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff

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RE-INDIGENIZE HEALTH: Mental Health Talking Circle
2021-07-16 19:00 - 20:30
Mental Health Talking Circle
Friday, July 16 | 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET
Objectives:
• Learn how COVID-19 affected AI/AN youth’s mental wellbeing and understanding its long-lasting effects
• Learn about the Medicine Wheel Teachings of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health and balance.
• Reclaim Cultural Resilient Leadership skills and transcend through trauma (historical and intergenerational)
• Gain knowledge and understanding of traditional medicines and creation stories to provide comfort and healing during COVID-19
Presenters:

NCUIH Youth Council Cohort 3
Brian Frejo (Pawnee/Seminole Nations)

Sponsors:
Healthy Native Youth, We R Native, Center for Native American Youth, UNITY

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RE-INDIGENIZE HEALTH: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TALKING CIRCLE
2021-07-01 19:00 - 20:30
RE-INDIGENIZE HEALTH: Decolonizing Our Hearts & Minds
The NCUIH Youth Council Cohort 3 presents the RE-INDIGENIZE HEALTH: Decolonizing Our Hearts & Minds campaign summer series. This engaging experience is comprised of two events that include workshops and talking circles focused on healthy relationships and mental wellness. Our Youth Council’s #IndigiMedicine social media campaign is designed to amplify Native youth voices by connecting them to culturally relevant resources that promote mental wellness and building healthy relationships during COVID-19, creating safe spaces to discuss healthy relationships and Indigenous healing practices, and educating Youth on traditional and holistic tools to share with their peers.

Objectives:
• Understanding various relationship types in Indigenous communities & the historical tribal perspective on sex education
• Defining commonly used affirmations related to LGBTQIA2S+ individuals
• Identifying toxic behaviors that commonly exist among Native families
• Understanding traditional conflict resolution teachings used among Indigenous communities and their partners/families
•Providing healthy relationship resources to overcome hurtful behavior such as possessiveness, jealousy and anger
Presenters:

NCUIH Youth Council Cohort 3
Letoy Lunderman (Oglala Lakota) | Director, South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic & Sexual Violence

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Healthy Native Youth, We R Native, Center for Native American Youth, UNITY

Run for Resilience (May 23-30)
2021-05-23 - 2021-05-30
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, invites you to join us for a virtual run/walk to raise funding and awareness for NCUIH’s critical work that supports the resiliency of the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community through meaningful change in the social equity of health care.
Every step, stride and effort builds resiliency!
Tell us why you run/walk! After you register, take a picture or selfie with a sign to tell us why you run/walk to post on social media with #runforresilience hashtag to be featured on NCUIH’s social sites!
Run for Resilience FAQ’s
Q: What does a virtual race look like?
A: Instead of a marked course, participants will complete their selected distance outdoors or on a treadmill between Sunday, May 23 and Sunday, May 30.
Q: What does the money raised go toward?
A: 100 percent of fundraising dollars will go directly to NCUIH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support NCUIH’s work toward the development of quality, accessible, and culturally-competent health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) living in urban settings.
Q: What will I receive if I register for the race?
A: All registered participants will receive a race packet via mail. The packet will include a race t-shirt, sticker and medal. Race packets will be received shortly after the virtual event.
Q: After I register, if I cannot make an additional donation, are there other ways to support NCUIH?
A: Yes! Take a selfie and post why you run for resilience and tag NCUIH on our social media channels. Also, make sure to take pictures of yourself and team running for resilience and tag us @urbanindianhealth on Instagram, @NCUIH_Official on Twitter and @NCUIH on Facebook!
Q: I am not registered for the race, but still want to support NCUIH, what can I do?
A: We appreciate your support! You can donate to the event by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/DC/Washington/circleofresilience5k. On This page you can make a donation. As always, 100 percent of all funds raised go toward NCUIH’s critical work to support the resiliency of the AI/AN community through meaningful change in the social equity of healthcare. For other ways to get involved, please visit our website at ncuih.org.
This is a virtual race — please complete your selected distance (5k or 3k) anytime during the week of May 23, 2021 – May 30, 2021. All participants will receive a thoughtfully-designed race t-shirt, sticker and medal!
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COVID-19 and Infection Control: Good Ventilation & Air Handling as a Part of Infection Control (May 13, 2021)
2021-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
May 13, 2021 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. EST
Next in the “COVID-19 and Infection Control” series is the seventh session, which will discuss the importance of “Good Ventilation & Air Handling as a Part of Infection Control.”
Presenters:
1. Rochelle Moore, LMHC (Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake)
2. Karen Kwok, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH (NCUIH)
3. Dr. Abigail Carlson, (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Objectives:

Identify and review the techniques and requirements for proper ventilation and air handling procedures
Encourage engagement around proper ventilation and air handling within a clinical setting as part of infection control
Demonstrate an understanding and recognize the importance of ventilation and air handling in a clinical setting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Power of Partnership: Vaccine Access for DMV Natives
2021-05-12 08:00 - 17:00
April 28, 2021 | 3-4 p.m. EST
After months of tireless advocacy, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) has partnered with Native American Lifelines (NAL), the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Indian Health Service (IHS) to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to urban Indians in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan area.
Join us tomorrow, April 28 to hear from NCUIH, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and Native American LifeLines – Baltimore on working collaboratively to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to DMV Natives.
In addition to discussion, this webinar will also feature a Q&A for participants that may have questions for our panelists.
We hope you join us in celebrating this important turning point in protecting urban Indians in the DMV!
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Youth Activity: Creating Touchstones for Saying Thank You (4/30)
2021-04-30 19:00 - 20:30
Participants can create touchstones with images or words that express gratitude or thank yous. They can be a gift to someone you appreciate and care about, or you can make touchstones to thank yourself for your many gifts and accomplishments.
Kits containing all materials needed to complete this activity will be provided. Please register early to ensure your kit can be shipped to you in time for the event.
*Limited supplies are available.
Who Should Attend:
Native Youth & Young Adults (ages 16-24)
Presenters:
Antionette Ascencio, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, SUNY COVID Culture Keeper, Project Firstline Fellow, NCUIH
Objectives:
1. Introduction to touchstones and their uses
2. Build knowledge of art as a strength-based coping skill
3. Build awareness of the role gratitude plays in achieving wellness
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COVID-19 and Infection Control: New COVID-19 Strains, Vaccinations, & Safely Using Multidose Vials of Vaccines (4/22)
2021-04-22 14:30 - 15:30
April 22, 2021 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. EST
COVID-19 and Infection Control: New COVID-19 Strains, Vaccinations, & Safely Using Multidose Vials of Vaccines
Project Firstline presents a training session around COVID-19 strains, vaccinations, and how to safely use multidose vials of vaccines with Dr. Abby Carlson as a special guest commentator for questions and answers.
Presenters:
Karen Kwok, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH (NCUIH)
Jennifer Thompson, BA, BS (Native American Connections)
Dr. Abigail Carlson, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Who should attend?
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, IPC Champions, IPC Fellows
Objectives:

Review of COVID-19 strains.
Review of available COVID-19 vaccinations.
Healthcare workers will review how to safely use multidose vials of vaccines during administration.
Encourage engagement around vaccinations as part of infection control and share available toolkits and resources.

Presentation Slides Event Recording

COVID-19 and Infection Control: Donning & Doffing
2021-04-15 14:30 - 15:30
April 15, 2021 | 2:30PM – 3:30PM EST
COVID-19 and Infection Control: Donning & Doffing
The 5th topic in NCUIH’s Project Firstline “COVID-19 and Infection Control” series is Donning and Doffing, where we discuss why it is important to put on and take off (or don and doff) your personal protective equipment (PPE) in a certain order, and the principles behind what makes a donning and doffing order safe.
Presenters:

Tiffani Stark, MHA (Host)
Nancy Pierce, RN, BSN, MPH – Fresno American Indian Health Project (Trainer)
Karen Kwok, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH (NCUIH SME)

Who should attend? UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Feds, IPC Champions, IPC Fellows

Recap why good hand hygiene are important to keep germs from spreading in healthcare
List the order for safely donning PPE prior to patient care
List the order for safely doffing PPE after patient care
Understand why proper doffing during the pandemic is essential for infection control
Develop a key to remember the steps to don and doff different PPEs

Presentation Slides Event Recording

COVID-19 and Infection Control: A Closer Look at Hand Hygiene- Infection Control is Literally in Your Hands (3/30)
2021-03-30 14:30 - 15:30
March 30, 2021 | 2:30-3:30PM EST
NCUIH’s Project Firstline Team will present ‘A Closer Look at Hand Hygiene – Infection Control is Literally in Your Hands’, the fourth topic in the COVID-19 & Infection Control series. The training will cover the following training objectives: taking a closer look at hand hygiene, understanding the proper technique for hand washing and alcohol based hand sanitizers, understanding the importance of hand hygiene and COVID-19, encourage engagement around hand hygiene at the place of work.
Presenters:

Melissa Watson, MPH
Aron Wahkinney, MS
Contracts and Grants Manager
Denver Indian Health and Family Services
Robin Acothley, RN
Registered Nurse
Denver Indian Health and Family Services
Karen Kwok, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH

Who Should Attend? Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Stakeholders
Objectives:

Taking a closer look at hand hygiene
Understanding the proper technique for hand washing and alcohol-based hand sanitizers
Understanding the importance of hand hygiene and COVID-19
Encourage engagement around hand hygiene at the place of work

Presentation Slides Event Recording

Holding Happiness: Creating a Keepsake Box
2021-03-26 19:00 - 20:30
March 26 | 7:00-8:30PM EST
Participants will be guided in painting a wooden “keepsake” box. Keepsake boxes can be used to hold objects that are meaningful, especially those related to someone you may have lost or miss. While this is a guided activity, participants will be able to decorate the box as they wish. There will be space to share their designs and discuss why they are important to them.
Kits containing all materials needed to complete this activity will be provided. Please register early to ensure your kit can be shipped to you in time for the event. *Limited supplies are available.
Presenter(s):
Antionette Ascencio, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, SUNY COVID Culture Keeper, Project Firstline Fellow, NCUIH
Who Should Attend? Native Youth and Young Adults (ages 16-24)
Objectives:

Introduction to the concept of a keepsake box
Develop familiarity with acrylic painting techniques
Build knowledge of art as a strength-based coping skill

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Understanding the Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Does it Really Matter?
2021-03-16 14:30 - 15:30
March 16, 2021 | 2:30PM-3:30PM EST

COVID-19 & INFECTION CONTROL Topic: #3: Understanding the Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Does it Really Matter?
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the Project Firstline Training Initiative, rolls out its third live session which will focus on Personal Protective Equipment worn by frontline and community health workers which will take a deep dive on what happens on site, whether there are issues and if wearing PPEs really matters during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Who Should Attend? Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs)
Presenters:

Karen Kwok, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH
Melissa Watson, MPH

Objectives:

Taking a closer look at the various types of PPEs
Understanding what is worn when and by whom
Understanding the importance of PPEs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Encourage engagement around ‘PPE use at the place of work’ during the training session

Event Sponsor or Co-Host:
NCUIH, CDC’s Project Firstline

UIO Listening and Informational Session: Revised Draft VA-IHS MOU
2021-02-08 15:00 - 16:30
February 8, 2021 | 3-4:30 p.m. EST
This event is specifically designed to provide urban Indian organization (UIO) leaders an opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on the revised draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Presenter(s):
Veterans Affairs:

Stephanie Birdwell, Director, Office of Tribal Government Relations
Elizabeth Brill, MD, Senior Advisor, VA Office of Community Care
Clay Ward, Program Analyst, Office of Tribal Government Relations
Terry Bentley, Office of Tribal Government Relations Specialist
HoMana Pawiki, Office of Tribal Government Relations Specialist

Indian Health Service:

Rose Weahkee, PhD, Director, Office of Urban Indian Health Programs
Ben Smith, JD, Deputy Director for Intergovernmental Affairs

National Council of Urban Indian Health:

Sunny Stevenson, JD, Director, Federal Relations

Who Should Attend?
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff, Feds
Objectives:
Provide UIO-exclusive opportunity for UIO leaders to:

Learn about the revised draft VA-IHS MOU
Ask clarifying questions about the revised draft VA-IHS MOU
Provide input on the revised draft VA-IHS MOU

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Claims Denials, Reimbursement Rates, and Lost Revenue: Data Sharing Agreements to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges
2020-12-08 08:00 - 17:00
December 8th, 2020 | 1 – 2PM EST
NCUIH plans to release a report on third-party billing in 2021 with an emphasis on claims denial. To provide the most accurate estimates of claims denial rates, trends, and racial disparities, NCUIH plans to collect and analyze data from multiple sources to get the clearest possible view of the challenges faced by the UIOs. Some of the most informative and valuable data on claims is housed at the UIOs. We are proposing that UIOs join NCUIH in a Data Sharing Agreement.
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Presenters:
Andrew Kalweit, Research Manager, NCUIH
Isaiah O’Rear, Statistician, NCUIH
Julia Dreyer, Vice-President Public Policy, NCUIH

Objectives:
1.) Participating UIOs increase their awareness of proposed Data Sharing Agreements to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges.
2.) NCUIH increases knowledge of UIO data sources, data availability, and data management infrastructure.

Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff (Research Analysts, Data Managers, etc.)

IHS Division of Behavioral Health Listening Session with Urban Indian Organizations
2020-12-03 08:00 - 17:00
IHS DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LISTENING SESSION WITH URBAN INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS
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December 3, 2020 | 3:00-4:30PM EST
Audience:
UIO ED/CEOs, UIO Staff
Description:
NCUIH will host a dialogue with the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) to share updates and information with Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). UIO leaders can share their concerns and provide feedback to DBH.

Presenters:

CAPT Andrew Hunt, MSW, LICSW (Lumbee), Acting Deputy Director, Division of Behavioral Health, Indian Health Service

Panelists:

Dustin Richardson, LCPC, Clinical Director, Native American Lifelines (Baltimore, MD)
Toni Lodge, Executive Director, NATIVE Project (Spokane, WA)

Event Sponsor or Co-Host:
Division of Behavioral Health Indian Health Service
