P2PSC: Chaha'oh/Gathering of People
2022-11-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
November 29, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Join NCUIH’s Chaha’oh/Gathering of People for an “Ask the Experts” peer-to-peer solutions center focused on HIV/AIDS Technical Assistance Support with Subject Matter Experts, Michelle Singer and Dr. Stephanie Craig Rushing from Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB).
Presenters:

Michelle Singer, Healthy Native Youth Project Manager | Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)
Dr. Stephanie Craig Rushing, Director, Project Red Talon | Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

Objectives:

Identify and discuss common challenges in HIV/AIDS screening, education, prevention, and stigma reduction
Discuss what HIV/AIDS resources/trainings are needed
Provide TA Support to UIO challenges with HIV/AIDS care provision and education

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

A Virtual Dialogue on Understanding and Preventing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples
2022-11-30 13:00 - 14:30
November 30, 2022 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST
Join NCUIH for a virtual dialogue that will help to define Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and share common misinformation to help UIOs increase their awareness and prevention efforts. This is a great opportunity for UIOs to ask questions and share what technical assistance they may need around Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
Presenters:

Delight Satter, CDC
Laura Kollar, CDC

Objectives:

Define MMIP
Discuss misinformation on MMIP
Collect feedback (quick survey questions) on existing resources, policies, procedures, and programs at UIOs related to MMIP
Announce upcoming MMIP Prevention training series

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Tribal Partners and Tribes

Journey to Healthy Communities: COVID-19 Guidelines
2022-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
December 14, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Facilitate peer-to-peer information sharing of strategies/results through a Community of Learning (COL) series to support providers in addressing common challenges and best vaccine awareness and education practices to encourage urban American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients.

Objectives:

Increase in knowledge of COVID-19 boosters and when to get them
Increase in knowledge of COVID-19 isolation guidelines
Increase in knowledge of COVID-19 quarantine guidelines

Join NCUIH as an IPC Fellow!
2022-12-15
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Join NCUIH as an IPC Fellow & Earn up to $10,000!

The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is recruiting Indigenous undergraduate & graduate students to serve as Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Fellows with NCUIH’s Project Firstline team. As a partner with Project Firstline, the national training collaborative for healthcare infection control through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NCUIH supports Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) with IPC through training, technical assistance, and more. IPC Fellows will assist the NCUIH Project Firstline team with developing culturally-appropriate training materials, supporting UIOs with IPC activities, and more.
To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must:

Be a college/university student at the undergraduate or graduate level
Meet the following minimum GPA requirements:

3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate students
3..25 GPA on a 4.0 scale for graduate students

Intend to serve American Indian and Alaska Native people through an intended career path
Submit a complete application package

To learn more about the IPC Fellowship, you can visit our webpage or contact IPC@ncuih.org.

Peer-to-Peer Solutions Center: How Data Can Work Right for Your UIO
2022-12-15 14:00 - 15:00
December 15, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Join us for a peer-to-peer solutions center (P2PSC) focused on HIT Technical Assistance Support with Subject Matter Expert James Spillan.
Objectives:

Identify and discuss common challenges in HIT and EHR
Discuss what HIT/EHR resources/trainings are needed
Provide TA Support to UIO challenges with HIT and EHR

Journey to Healthy Communities: Trusted Messaging and Messengers
2023-01-11 14:00 - 15:00
January 11, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Facilitate peer-to-peer information sharing of strategies/results through a Community of Learning (COL) series to support providers in addressing common challenges and best vaccine awareness and education practices to encourage urban American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients.
Objectives:

Share ways to identify trusted American Indian/Alaska Native messengers
Share ways to use trusted messengers to increase community engagement and vaccinations
Learn ways to look at data and create effective messaging

Standing Together to Address Urban Indian STI Disparities: Partnership Opportunities for UIOs
2023-01-18 14:00 - 15:00
January 18, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to attend this first event in the “Standing Together to Address Urban Indian STI Disparities” series to learn about NCUIH’s new STI project activities and services. At this session, UIOs will learn about STI disparities that disproportionately impact Urban Indian populations, hear about opportunities for partnerships to improve STI services, and share insight into barriers and challenges related to STI care.

Thriving Beyond Survival: Advancing MMIP/MMIW UIO Programming
2023-01-20 14:00 - 15:00
January 20, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
The Reclaiming our Future: Indigenizing Strategic Planning to Address Social Determinants of Health Community of Learning will provide Urban Indian Health Organizations’ (UIO), UIO leadership, behavioral health providers, and grant development staff the skills to help sustain current funding and secure new funding. Each session will incorporate didactic learning and engaging activities.
In this session, participants will be learning the following objectives:

Navigating the funder philanthropic sector by using a funding map to help identify MMIW/MMIP funding for your organization
Understanding definitions, the impacts of MMIP, and how to address it
Exploring promising practices for coordination of care, caseload management/time management for DVP programs that work with MMIW/P cases

Presenters:

Yvonne Ito, DSW (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)
Public Health Manager | NCUIH
Sebouh Kouyoumjian, MPA/HSA
Public Health Associate | NCUIH

Reinforcing Key IPC Actions During Flu Season: Addressing Gaps in UIO IPC Training Programs
2023-01-24 14:00 - 15:00
January 24, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Control, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will use this live virtual training event to educate frontline health care workers from Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) on key concepts, actions, and tools that can be used to improve their facilities’ staff trainings and programs related to IPC and flu season. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts, NCUIH staff, and representatives from other UIOs through this Community of Learning.
Event Goal:
To support UIO workers in enhancing their individual and organizational resilience by addressing gaps in IPC in the context of flu season
Objectives:

Improve knowledge of key IPC concepts and actions among UIO workers, particularly those that are relevant for flu season
Increase awareness of available resources for improving IPC training programs at UIOs
Provide opportunities for UIOs to share their experiences with IPC, including challenges, best practices, and lessons learned

Presenters:

Kyle Mitchell (Navajo – Diné), IPC Contractor with NCUIH
Kyle Mitchell is a Storyteller, Educator, and Veteran. He believes that sharing the power of oral traditions can reinforce a sense of self-identity for individuals and breakdown stereotypes towards Indigenous communities.

Karen Kwok, MSN, FNP-BC, MPH, CIC, IPC Contractor with NCUIH
Karen is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience working in health equity, including coordinating care for UIO patients in San Francisco. Karen works as a contractor with NCUIH’s Project Firstline. Her public service has been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Bill and Melinda Gates Institute, President Obama, and more.

Marie Zephier (Oglala Sioux Tribe), MPH, IPC Contractor with NCUIH
Marie is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Marie serves as a consultant with the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH). As an ECHO support trainer, facilitator, and coordinator, Marie assists in the team’s presentation adaptation by NCUIH staff. She provides training and technical assistance to UIO healthcare and frontline staff on infection prevention and control.

Zoë Harris (Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe), MPH, Public Health Associate at NCUIH
Zoë Harris is a citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and has worked with her tribe as well as urban Native populations on topics related to indigenous wellness systems. She is also a Community Health Sciences Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health and recently completed the Graduate Fellowship with NCUIH with Project Firstline.
Audience:

UIO Staff
IPC Champions

NCUIH Contact: Alyssa Longee, Public Health Manager, ALongee@ncuih.org

NCUIH 2023 Urban Indian Health Policy Priorities Preview
2023-01-31 14:00 - 15:30
Late in 2022, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) hosted focus groups for Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) and delivered surveys to define key UIO priorities. This meeting will present the findings of the assessment.
Objectives:

Report out the Results from our Focus Groups and Priorities Survey
Present what NCUIH’s legislative priorities for 2023 will be
Provide the final Policy Assessment Document to UIO leaders

Presenters:

Lycia Maddocks (Quechan), Director of Congressional Relations, NCUIH
Chandos Culleen, JD, Director of Federal Relations, Public Policy, NCUIH

Audience:

UIOs

Peer-to-Peer Solutions Center - Chaha'oh/Gathering of People: The Future of Telehealth
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:00
February 1, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Join us for NCUIH’s Chaha’oh/Gathering of People for an “Ask the Experts” peer-to-peer solutions center focused on telehealth trends. This third session of NCUIH’s P2PSC Chaha’oh/Gathering of People: The Future of Telehealth highlights telehealth success stories and challenges shared by Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition.
Event Goal:
To provide UIOs with Telehealth Technical Assistance support.
Presenter:

Beau Boryca, Director of Behavioral Health, Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition.

Objectives:

Discuss shared technology considerations that impact the telehealth experience for patient and provider
Identify and share opportunities for telehealth to improve patient care and discuss gaps to be filled to provide that care
Share benefits and challenges of using telehealth technology

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

One is Too Many: Together We Can Prevent American Indian and Alaska Native Maternal Deaths
2023-02-07 14:00 - 15:30
February 7, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST
This virtual dialogue will address American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) maternal mortality, its impact on UIO communities, and will also introduce Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRC) as a potential prevention mechanism. This event will hold space for open discussion with attendees as well as participant collaboration.
Event Goal:

Increase levels of awareness of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) maternal mortality
Identify potential benefits and barriers to UIO participation in Maternal Mortality Review Committees

Objectives:

By the end of the virtual dialogue, participants will showcase their levels of awareness of MMRCs in a post-event survey
Identify at least three benefits of MMRCs to urban AI/ANs or UIOs
Identify at least three barriers to UIO participation in state or Tribal MMRCs

Presenters:

Michaela Seiber, MPH, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
Chief Executive Officer, South Dakota Urban Indian Health
Mattie Curry, MPH, Blackfeet
Public Health Program Manager, NCUIH
Nahla Holland, Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation
Research Associate, NCUIH
Alexandra Payan, JD
Federal Relations Manager, NCUIH

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders
Tribal Partners and Tribes
Feds

Peer-to-Peer Solutions Center - HIT Chaha'oh/Gathering of People
2023-02-21 14:00 - 15:00
February 21, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Join us for a peer-to-peer solutions center (P2PSC) focused on HIT Technical Assistance Support with Subject Matter Expert James Spillane.
Event Goal:
To provide UIOs with Health Information Technology (HIT) Technical Assistance support.
Event Topics:

Overview of how to become a Clinical Applications Coordinator (CAC)
HIT Policies and Procedures

Objectives:

Identify and discuss common challenges in HIT and EHR
Discuss what HIT/EHR resources/trainings are needed
Provide TA Support to UIO challenges with HIT and EHR

Presenters:

James Spillane, SME
Tiffani Stark, MHA

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Info Session: $84,600 Funding Opportunity Open for Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Implementation
2023-02-23 14:00 - 14:30
February 23, 2023 | 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST
National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is excited to share that there is a funding opportunity for Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) Implementation available to Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIOs). UIOs are encouraged to apply for a one-time award of up to $84,600 to implement an eCR real-time information exchange system to enhance case reporting between their electronic health record (EHR) systems and public health agencies.
NCUIH will consider all applications received, with each application being considered on a rolling basis based on the availability of funds.
Interested UIOs are eligible based on the following core requirements:

Must use an eligible Electronic Health Records (EHR) system that is not a Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS). Any commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) EHR platform that connects and integrates to eCR may be eligible*.
UIO must ensure appropriate approvals from UIO leadership to coordinate with NCUIH, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Public Health Laboratories, eCR Technical Advisors, EHR operations, and any other relevant parties to enhance existing Electronic Health Care systems’ ability to transmit case reporting electronically. (Agreements must be signed between all identified parties and as needed).
Create and submit a work plan with a budget on how the $84,600 will be utilized. Subject Matter Experts in eCR onboarding will be available to assist you in the creation of your work plan, establish predictable costs and time ranges, and coordinate with any EHR system.
Submit a quarterly status and end-of-the-year report on a work plan.
Complete the NCUIH eCR Implementation Activities Checklist accordingly.
Work with the CDC onboarding team to implement strategies for eCR outlined in work plan.
UIOs who are using EHRs such as Epic and eClinicalWorks are preferred.

Peer-to-Peer Solutions Center - Chaha’oh/Gathering of People: NCUIH Resources
2023-03-01 14:00 - 15:00
March 1, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Join us for NCUIH’s Chaha’oh/Gathering of People for an “Ask the Experts” peer-to-peer solutions center focused on the various types of assistance NCUIH offers. This fourth session of NCUIH’s P2PSC Chaha’oh/Gathering of People: NCUIH resources highlights the advocacy, education, technical assistance, and training that NCUIH provides to improve the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban areas.
Event Goal:
To provide UIOs with awareness of the assistance NCUIH offers.
Event Topics:

Overview of how to become a Clinical Applications Coordinator (CAC)
HIT Policies and Procedures

Objectives:

Explore types of Technical Assistance (TA) and support available and learn how to request assistance.
Develop a basic understanding of the different ways NCUIH supports our UIOs through sharing available resources on NCUIH’s website; including Knowledge
Resource Center (KRC), Policy Request, Data Request, TA Request
Gain awareness of our communities of learning, webinars, and additional NCUIH events which feature leaders in the field.

Presenters:

Lyz Best, Manager of Technical Assistance, NCUIH
Molly Siegel, Public Health Associate, NCUIH
Nahla Holland, (Easter Pequot Tribal Nation) Research Associate, NCUIH
Mary Jomia, Public Policy Manager, NCUIH

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

NCUIH to testify at House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Day
2023-03-09 09:00 - 11:00
March 9, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. EST
NCUIH to testify at the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies of the House of Representatives American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Days.

Rooted in Resilience: Urban Indian Harm Reduction for HIV Prevention
2023-03-14 14:00 - 15:00
March 14, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Join NCUIH for an interactive three-session series, Nurturing the Three Sisters: Community, Culture, Connection in Urban Indian HIV Care. Participants will cultivate knowledge on principles of indigenous harm reduction, community resources for gender and sexual minorities, and HIV’s connections with other health and wellness concerns.
Objectives:

Discuss principles of indigenous harm reduction
Utilize harm reduction principles in your clinic practice
Recognize opportunities to counteract stigma in their communities

Presenter:
Jessica Rienstra, RN, ECHO Case Manager at Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

Reflections on Burnout & IPC at UIOs: A Storytelling Approach
2023-03-16 14:00 - 15:00
March 16, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
On March 16, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will continue with session two of our CDC Project Firstline virtual live training series: Weaving Resilience into Infection Prevention and Control (IPC). This event, Reflections on Burnout & IPC at Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), will explore a storytelling approach to educate UIO frontline healthcare workers on key concepts, actions, and tools related to IPC and burnout. Attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on and share their experiences. NCUIH is a proud partner with Project Firstline, the CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Control.
Objectives:

To reinforce key infection prevention and control (IPC) concepts and actions, particularly in the context of risk recognition
To use a Storytelling approach to create space for UIO workers to reflect on and share their experiences with burnout and IPC challenges
To highlight resources and strategies that can support UIOs with addressing both IPC training programs and burnout

Presenters:

Marie Zephier, MPH (Oglala Sioux Tribe) – IPC Contractor, NCUIH
Alyssa Longee, MPH, BSN, RN (Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes) – Public Health Manager, NCUIH
Kyle Mitchell (Diné, Navajo) – IPC Contractor, NCUIH

Audience:

UIO Staff
IPC Champions

NCUIH Testimony at House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs
2023-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
March 29, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. EDT
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT NCUIH Board Member and Chief Operations Officer of the NATIVE Project, Maureen Rosette (Chippewa Cree Nation), will be testifying before the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs oversight hearing titled “Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Healthcare Delivery in Tribal Communities.”

Boarding Schools: Healing Lessons for Tomorrow
2023-04-06 14:00 - 15:00
April 6, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
This hour-long webinar will explore the impacts of boarding schools on the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and their families. Key components of “Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act” will be explored. Culturally based approaches to trauma informed care will be shared to promote healing and resiliency for youth, adults and families.
Objectives:

Through the exploration of first person narratives, understand the history and impacts of residential schools on the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families.
Summarize key components of “Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act” and apply knowledge and understanding in future healing initiatives.
Identify key principles and opportunities for implementing a trauma informed care approach at your facility that builds trust and strengthens relationships with patients.

Presenters:

J. Carlos Rivera, CEO and Founder of Generation Red Road
Jeremy Grabiner, Congressional Relations Policy Manager, National Council of Urban Indian Health
Alexandra Payan, JD, Federal Relations Manager, National Council of Urban Indian Health

Growing Strong Together: Creating 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Health Care Services
2023-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
April 12, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Join NCUIH for an interactive three-session series, Nurturing the Three Sisters: Community, Culture, Connection in Urban Indian HIV Care. Participants will cultivate knowledge on principles of indigenous harm reduction, community resources for gender and sexual minorities, and HIV’s connections with other health and wellness concerns.
Objectives:

Identify challenges faced by LGBTQ2S patients
Differentiate between affirming sexual health history taking practices and stigmatizing language
Apply affirming language & improved structures at your clinic

Presenter:

Hanna Warren, HIV/STD Prevention Program Manager, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Connie Jessen, MA, Alaska Indigenous Research Program Director, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)

Indigenous Wellness: Helping Our Veterans Heal
2023-04-13 14:00 - 15:00
April 13, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
This webinar will increase awareness and hands on strategies on behavioral health issues which are important and unique to Native Veterans. Insights and expertise will be shared by Mary Milsaps and Zeke Vanderpool of Operation Angel Wing, a non-profit that targets the individual needs of American veterans/first responders and their families suffering from the devastating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress.
Objectives:

Understand the effects of trauma on the individual and their family.
Identify the unique challenges that urban AI/AN veteran’s face as they reenter civilian life
Explore the Whole-Health Approach in providing Native veterans culturally competent mental health resources and preventative care.

Presenters:

Mary Milsaps, Co-founder of Operation Angel Wing
Zeke Vanderpool, Co-founder of Operation Angel Wing

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff

Peer-to-Peer Solutions Center: HIT Technical Assistance - Care System Design: The Importance of Categorization in EHRs
2023-04-18 14:00 - 15:00
April 18, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

To provide Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) with Health Information Technology (HIT) Technical Assistance support.
Description:
Join us for a peer-to-peer solutions center (P2PSC) focused on HIT Technical Assistance Support with Subject Matter Expert James Spillane.
Event Topics:

Provide an overview of categorization in Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
Review best practices for Behavioral Health patient privacy

Objectives:

Identify and discuss common challenges in HIT and EHR
Discuss what HIT/EHR resources/trainings are needed
Provide TA Support to UIO challenges with HIT and EHR

Presenters:

James Spillane, SME
Tiffani Stark, MHA

Audience:

UIOs – Clinical Application Coordinators (CACS)
Billers/Coders
UIO staff who work with HIT
HIT Leadership
UIO Staff

For more information or questions, please reach out to Tiffani Stark, Public Health Program Manager, tstark@ncuih.org

Growing a Sustainable Workforce: Opportunities and Challenges
2023-04-19 14:00 - 15:00
April 19, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
This live hour-long virtual webinar will focus on key considerations in growing and sustaining a healthy and robust workforce. The webinar will highlight the unique work of the Native American Health Center.
Objectives:

Understand how to employ best practices for incorporating employee feedback on workplace experiences to empower and retain current workforce.
Learn how health care systems can expand thinking around workforce issues to plan strategies to address and sustain today’s health care worforce needs.
Identify ways to incorporate staff wellness program to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.

Presenters:

Anthony Guzman, Native American Health Center
Michelle Shawnego, Native American Health Center

Domestic Violence Training
2023-04-27 14:00 - 15:00
April 27, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. EDT
Service providers who work with the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community can gain a baseline understanding of Domestic Violence by attending this training. The presenter will define Domestic Violence, discuss barriers, possible solutions, and offer useful resources to decrease Domestic Violence within the AI/AN community. The goal of this training is to enhance the ability of service providers to recognize and effectively serve Native American families who may be experiencing family/domestic violence within their homes and communities.
Objectives:

Recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence, teen dating violence, and crisis response.
Accurately utilize the lethality assessment, the requirement to report domestic violence and teen dating violence.
Identify wraparound services within service areas, establishing resources and crisis response services.
Promote and support victims of domestic violence, prioritizing self-sufficiency.

Presenter:

Britanee Moreno (Intertribal Council of California)

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders
Tribal Partners and Tribes

Weaving Resilience into Infection Prevention: IPC in Offsite & Virtual Care Settings at UIOs
2023-05-11 14:00 - 15:00
May 11, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
On May 11, 2023, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) will continue the NCUIH Project Firstline Community of Learning Series: Weaving Resilience into Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for UIOs through the event, “IPC in Offsite & Virtual Care Settings at UIOs.” As a proud partner with Project Firstline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national training collaborative, NCUIH will use this live virtual training to educate UIO frontline healthcare workers on key IPC concepts and actions in the context of offsite and virtual care. Event participants can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits or Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits by attending this event.
Objectives:

To improve UIO workers’ knowledge of key infection prevention and control concepts and actions related to cleaning, disinfection, and environmental reservoirs
To enhance UIO workers’ understanding of the role of infection prevention and control in offsite and virtual care settings
To increase UIO workers’ awareness of infection risk recognition strategies and infection prevention and control resources

Presenters:

Crystal Beyer, RN, MSN-IPC, CIC, Infection Preventionist, Clinical Epidemiology and Infection Control/Prevention at Advocate Sherman Hospital/Advocate Support Center
Jody B. White, RN, BSN, Contractor, Montana Primary Care Association
Kyle Mitchell (Diné, Navajo), IPC Contractor at NCUIH
Marie Zephier, MPH (Oglala Sioux Tribe), IPC Contractor at NCUIH
Daliyah Killsback (Northern Cheyenne/Assonet Band of Wampanoag), IPC Fellow at NCUIH

Audience:

UIO Staff
UIO IPC Champions

NCUIH 2023 Annual Conference
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-18 | Indian Gaming Association, 224 2nd Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Exhibitor Opportunities
All exhibitor options include two passes for the Exhibitor Hall. Lunch, snacks, and coffee are also included. For Exhibitors who wish to attend conference sessions, please see the Additional Exhibitor Items below.

2023 Annual Conference Exhibitors

Sponsorship Opportunities
This year we celebrate NCUIH’s 25th Anniversary. For 25 years, NCUIH has worked every day to advocate for urban American Indians and Alaska Natives and provide tangible assistance to Urban Indian Organizations across the country who are met with the task of ensuring access to health care for Natives wherever they live.
Your sponsorship will directly support these efforts while connecting with a key audience to share your message and vision. The NCUIH Annual Conference audience includes thought leaders, frontline health care workers, Urban Indian Organization staff, tribal leaders, and government agencies. Your messaging and brand will be available across a diverse online presence in pre-event promotion, through execution, and followup communication. With robust sponsorship tiers, there is a level of giving for everyone. We look forward to collaborating to create health equity for urban American Indians and
Alaska Natives.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, please contact Tyler Dougherty at tdougherty@ncuih.org.

Thank you for your interest in contributing to National Council of Urban Indian Health’s vision of health care equity for urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities!

2023 Annual Conference Sponsors

25th Anniversary Blanket
NCUIH is pleased to share a blanket designed by Sean Morgan (Shawnee) and produced by Eighth Generation in honor of its 25th anniversary. As part of your registration for in-person, you may select to purchase a blanket which will be provided upon registration at the Conference.

Call for Proposals (Closed)

We are now accepting proposals from Urban Indian Organizations to present at our 2023 NCUIH Annual Conference being held May 15-18, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
There will be opportunities to present as part of Concurrent, Symposium, and Poster Sessions.
Topics for Consideration Include:

Applications have been closed.

Indigenous Wellness: A Conversation on Long Covid – CEUs available
2023-05-25 14:00 - 15:00
May 25, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
The effects of a SARS-CoV-2 infection can last for weeks or even longer after the initial infection ends. This condition is called long COVID. This webinar, with information targeted to UIO healthcare workers, will explore clinical presentations of long COVID and risk factor for developing long COVID. This webinar will also explore traditional Native treatments for the management of COVID and long COVID symptoms. Event participants can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits or Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits by attending this event. CEUs available.
Objectives:

Identify clinical symptoms or signs associated with prolonged illness or new persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection
Identify factors that increase the risk of long-term and assess the impact of these risk factors for Long COVID especially as it pertains to American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
Understand the need for and role of traditional approaches to health and wellness for those suffering from COVID and long COVID symptoms

Presenters:

John Michael Baratta, MD, MBA Assistant Professor and Medical Director of Stroke Rehabilitation, Founder and Co-Director of UNC COVID Recovery Clinic
Rosalyn LaPier, Rosalyn is an award-winning Indigenous writer, environmental historian, and ethnobotanist.

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
UIO Clinicians

The Journey of Healing Series: Positive Indian Parenting
2023-05-30 11:30 - 2023-06-01 19:30
May 30, May 31, June 1 @ 11:30 am – 7:30 pm

The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) invites you to the Journey to Healing event series. Rooted in Native American traditions and values, this series aims to provide vital training and resources for improving the health and wellness of urban Indigenous communities in the United States. The series features the renowned Positive Indian Parenting training (PIP) by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA), which helps parents and families reconnect with our teachings.
Discover how these teachings and values can be applied in today’s world. As a PIP participant, you’ll learn how to incorporate oral traditions into communication with your children, nurture them through the wisdom of the cradleboard, and develop self-discipline in alignment with our valued cultural norms.
Join us at the Journey to Healing for access to cutting-edge information, best practices shared by field experts, and networking opportunities with healthcare professionals and advocates. Together, we can strive for a future where Indigenous people thrive.
Objectives:

Be certified in the course material and able to train parents in the strengths-based methods that were traditionally used in Indian families and communities
Have the knowledge and cultural awareness of traditional practices that were once passed down through generations
Have the opportunity to practice the skills taught in this training in small group work and hands-on peer learning opportunities
Receive direction and material on how to work with parents and families from a Native perspective
Have the necessary template and tools to design and implement their own culturally appropriate version of the Positive Indian Parenting program in their tribal communities
Have the support and encouragement of NICWA staff while they learn, during program development and program implementation

NOTE: YOU MUST ATTEND ALL THREE (3) SESSIONS TO OBTAIN PIP CERTIFICATION.
Presenter:

Lorraine Brave, MSW, National Indian Child Welfare Association

Audience:

UIO ED/CEOs
UIO Staff
Stakeholders
Tribal Partners and Tribes

NCUIH Contact: Yvonne Ito, Public Health Manager, yito@ncuih.org

Beyond Burnout: Weaving Self Care as Practice in Your Workday
2023-05-31 14:00 - 15:00
May 31, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
The toll of COVID-19 on health care workers has been felt far and wide. Please, join us for open forum that explores the impact of burnout in the workplace, as well as innovative strategies to address it. This learning event is not to be missed and is designed as a space for UIO clinicians and staff to come together to share solutions and common challenges to address health worker burnout.
Objectives:

Identify unique self-care challenges faced by providers/clinicians because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Identify strategies and create a plan to reduce stress in the workplace.
Explore methods of transforming workplace culture that promotes wellbeing and resiliency.

Presenter:

Todd Wilson, Helena Indian Alliance – Leo Pocha Clinic

Audience:

UIO healthcare workers
