The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is committed to advocating on behalf of all Tribal Governments and American Indian/Alaska Natives while: promoting healthy practices; preventing diseases and injuries; providing basic resources and infrastructure to Tribes; and researching and developing Tribal, local, state, and national health policy. To view all our public health resources, please visit www.nihb.org/public_health/public_health.php. | |
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Take the PHICCS Survey Today!
Deadline Extended: Friday, February 17, 2023
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The Public Health Indian Country Capacity Scan Survey (PHICCS II) is the only national scan that assesses the capacity of Tribal health and Tribal public health organizations for delivering public health services. Unfortunately, we currently do not have enough responses to close the survey. We recognize the survey is long and takes time to complete. In an effort to receive a more robust response and to give Tribal public health professionals the time to engage with this survey meaningfully, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) has extended PHICCS until Friday, February 17, 2023.
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), conducts the PHICCS as a national scan every three years. The purpose of PHICCS is to determine the capacity of Tribal public health and health organizations. NIHB conducted the first iteration of this assessment in 2019, leading to the publication of the PHICCS Report in 2020.
The PHICCS II survey has been shared with Tribal Health/Public Health Directors and Tribal Administrators working at federally recognized Tribes across the nation. We encourage these leaders in Tribal public health to complete the PHICCS survey, which is dependent on Tribal entity engagement. Those who complete PHICCS will be entered into a raffle to win one of 20 $200 Visa gift cards!
For more information and to view a copy of the scan instrument, visit NIHB’s PHICCS webpage or contact Rochelle Ruffer at [email protected], or Sarah Price at [email protected]
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Strong Systems Stronger Communities Request for Applications
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pleased to announce the fifth cycle of funding for Strong Systems, Stronger Communities (SSSC) for Tribes. This opportunity continues NIHB’s commitment to the strengthening of Tribal public health systems by offering support and technical assistance directlym to Tribes for projects designed to build their public health capacity.
Tribes will have the opportunity to perform work in performance improvement (PI) and/or system improvement (SI). Support for public health accreditation and/or Pathways Recognition Program activities are offered, but seeking accreditation is not required. Funding is available up to $15,000.
NIHB will host an application webinar Friday, January 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The request for applications (RFA) can be downloaded, completed as a Word document, and then submitted. To apply for this funding opportunity, submit an application to Jessica Dean at [email protected].
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at 11:59 PM ET
Pre-Application Webinar: Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
Apply here with the Request for Applications (RFA) and Application Package for the PI/SI Cohort.
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Applications Open for 2023 Strategic Scholars Cohort
Applications Due: Friday, January 20, 2022
The Strategic Scholars Program is now accepting applications for its 2023 cohort! The program will launch its sixth cohort in February 2023. The application is open to teams working in Tribal, state, territorial, and local health departments.
The Strategic Scholars Program, a program developed and implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), uses a community of practice cohort model and multiple learning modalities to build governmental public health workforce capacity in eight strategic skill areas, as well as across the eight core competencies’ domains. Selected Public Health Scholars will have the opportunity to build their skills in Resource Management, specifically in the areas of fiscal management.
The Strategic Scholars program includes self-paced online learning, facilitated live learning video conferences, virtual coaching sessions, and attending the virtual and in-person Mini Public Health Improvement Training (PHIT). Travel and registration will be covered for Scholars to attend both PHIT convenings. Apply here by January 20 to secure your spot in the program!
Application Deadline: January 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
Apply to the Strategic Scholars Cohort here.
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Emerging Physician Leader Award and Blair and Georgia Sadler Fellowship
Applications Due: January 23, 2023
The Emerging Physician Leader Award was established by the Health Care Without Harm Physician Network in 2018 to support the next generation of physician climate and sustainability leaders. The award recognizes medical students, residents, or fellows who have demonstrated a passion for sustainable, climate-smart health care or a commitment to working on climate solutions to protect health. This year the award is offered by Health Care Without Harm in collaboration with the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Thanks to a generous gift from Blair and Georgia Sadler, Health Care Without Harm established “The Blair and Georgia Sadler Fellowship” in 2022 to engage and empower emerging clinical health leaders who want to work on equitable, climate-smart health care in their institutions and communities.
In the application, applicants can indicate if they want to be considered for the Blair and Georgia Sadler Fellowship in addition to the Emerging Physician Leader Award. Learn more about the Blair and Georgia Sadler Fellowship application requirements and fellowship expectations.
Deadline for applications: January 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Apply to the Emerging Physician Leader Award and Blair Georgia Sadler Fellowship here.
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Applications Open for CDC's Public Health Law Program
Applications Due: January 23, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Law Program and ChangeLab Solutions are proud to announce the new Public Health Law Fellowship. This paid opportunity will provide graduate students (e.g., MPH, MPA, PhD), law students, and recent graduates of these programs with on-the-job training to prepare them for careers in public health law and policy. Fellows will be matched with host sites at Tribal, state, local, or territorial health departments, CDC, or other public health law organizations that support work in the public health law and policy fields. The Public Health Law Fellowship was created to strengthen the public health law workforce by increasing diversity within the field and preparing the next generation of public health law professionals to respond to critical issues. Applications are open now.
Application Deadline: January 23, 2023
Apply to CDC's Public Health Law Program - Public Health Law Fellowship here.
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Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) for Tribal Nations
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pleased to offer a funding opportunity to begin the implementation process of electronic case reporting (eCR) directly to the Tribal public health authority (PHA). Electronic case reporting (eCR) can provide real time data to Tribal public health authorities to ensure a swift investigation process. As sovereign governments, Tribal Nations have inherent public health authority (PHA) which bestows upon them the legal authority to receive case reports on conditions of interest to them.
NIHB anticipates funding two high-quality proposals from Tribes or Tribal organizations for $350,000 each. This project will run from approximately February 2023 to July 2023. This is the second round of eCR funding provided by NIHB, and applicants will join our pilot cohort in implementing eCR.
Learn more about this funding opportunity and eCR for Tribes here. NIHB will host a pre-application webinar on Tuesday, January 17, at 2:00 PM ET. Join the webinar here. To apply for this funding opportunity, submit an application to Sarah Price at [email protected] by Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Download the application here.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 11:59 PM ET
Pre-Application Webinar: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
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Join the Pathways Recognition Program
Applications Due: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is forming the first cohort of the Pathways Recognition program. Pathways is a program for Tribal, local, and territorial health departments to support performance efforts, strengthen infrastructure, promote public health system transformation, and facilitate accreditation readiness. PHAB will accept applications at three points in the year: February 28, June 30, and November 30. You can submit your application earlier, but it will not be reviewed until those dates each year to create a cohort of health departments for the learning community.
To apply for Pathways Recognition, health departments must first register to begin the Readiness and Training process. This process includes a Readiness and Training fee and provides access to the Readiness Assessment, on-demand trainings, and a live training. The Readiness Assessment is a way for health departments to assess their readiness for Pathways Recognition and gain valuable feedback directly from PHAB.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
View the Pathways Standards and Measures.
View the Policy for Pathways Recognition.
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NCOA to Award Vaccine Grants to Local Organizations Serving Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Applications Due: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) recently announced a funding opportunity to implement a nationwide campaign to ensure older adults and people with disabilities get the latest COVID and flu vaccines. NCOA expects to distribute approximately 250 grants to organizations participating in this initiative. Tribal organizations that serve, support, and include older adults and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March 1, 2023, or until funds are exhausted. Project start dates can begin in early January 2023 and close as late as April 15, 2024. Visit the full Notice of Funding Opportunity here.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2023, by 11:59 PM ET
Apply to the Vaccine Grants here.
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New Funding Opportunities from SAMHSA
Application Deadlines: March 2023
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced three new funding opportunities to assist Tribes with prevention, treatment and recovery services for community members with substance use disorders (SUDs).
Medication-Assisted Treatment—Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction (MAT-PDOA): The purpose of this program is to provide resources to help expand and enhance access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). SAMHSA anticipates approximately 24 awards of up to $750,000 per year for up to five years.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 7
To learn more and apply, visit the MAT-PDOA page here.
Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts (SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts): The purpose of this program is to expand SUD treatment and recovery support services in existing drug courts and to promote treatment rather than incarceration for individuals with SUDs. These awards provide a continuum of care that also includes prevention and harm reduction services. SAMHSA anticipates approximately 81 awards of up to $400,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Deadline: Monday, March 6
To learn more and apply, visit the SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts page here.
Adult Reentry Program (AR Program): The purpose of this program is to expand SUD treatment and related recovery and reentry services to sentenced adults in the criminal justice system with a SUD and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders, who are returning to their families and communities following a period of incarceration in state and local prisons, jails, or detention centers. SAMSHA anticipates approximately 33 awards of up to $400,000 per year for up to 5 years.
Application Deadline: Monday, March 6
Apply for the Adult Reentry Program here.
For all opportunities listed: Tribes, Tribal organizations, health facilities, or programs operated by or in accordance with a contract or grant with the Indian Health Service are eligible and encouraged to apply.
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New AmeriCorps Funding Opportunities
On August 10, 2022, AmeriCorps released a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for Public Health AmeriCorps. This NOFO aims to invest in COVID-19 recovery, health equity, and local public health to create a pipeline of public health leaders.
AmeriCorps also announced the 2023 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants and Planning Competition. Each year, AmeriCorps invests in federally recognized American Indians/Alaska Natives or Native-led organizations to address their communities' greatest needs through national service programs. Through this NOFO, AmeriCorps seeks to prioritize the investment of national service resources into disaster services like COVID-19 response, economic opportunities, education, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Indigenous language, civic and social engagement, healthy futures, and veterans and military families.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, by 5:00 PM ET
Learn more about the 2023 AmeriCorps State and National Native
Nations Grants and Planning Competition here.
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Stephanie Davis Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention Award and Scholarship
Applications Due: April 19, 2023
The Stephanie Davis Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention Award and Scholarship is an enduring tribute to Davis, who worked with Health Care Without Harm at its inception in 1996. Davis was a tireless champion of the movement toward sustainable health care who worked to reduce waste and eliminate the use of harmful chemicals and materials in health care products and processes. The awardees will receive scholarships to attend CleanMed 2022.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2023, at 8:00 PM ET
Apply for the Stephanie Davis Waste Reduction and Pollution Prevention Award and Scholarship here to attend CleanMed 2022.
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CDC Foundation Federal Grants Management Training Series
The CDC Foundation Federal Grants Management Training Series is a self-guided training series that provides grantees with the information needed to assist with the successful and compliant management of federal grants and cooperative agreements. The training series consists of three modules:
- Module 1: Federal Grant Basics
- Module 2: Notice of Award, Award Budget, and Subrecipients
- Module 3: Federal Grant Management
The goal of this training series is to help public health organizations understand roles and responsibilities in federal grant management and how to be good stewards of their federal awards. The accompanying Reference Guide is a detailed companion to the training series, providing further information on how to manage a federal award as well as links to additional resources. Both the Reference Guide and audio transcripts are screen reader compatible.
Learn more about the federal grants management training series here.
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Watch AMA and CDC's Project Firstline Virtual Town Hall
Do you have infection control questions about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), flu, SARS-CoV-2 or other respiratory viruses during this challenging respiratory virus season?
On Tuesday, December 13, Project Firstline joined The American Medical Association (AMA) to host a virtual town hall. This event provided a chance for physicians and other frontline healthcare workers to get answers to their questions about what infection control measures they can take to protect patients and themselves from respiratory viruses. To watch the recording of the town hall, visit the AMA events page.
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CDC Launches a New Tribal Public Health Data Site
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched an online Tribal Public Health Data site to assist tribal partners and others with information and tools related to tribal data. The site provides guidance on accessing CDC tribal data; information on tribal data issues, tools, technical assistance, and training; and tribal data-related resources from public health partners. This site will continue to grow as CDC engages further with tribes and tribal organizations to provide the most needed data-related information
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“A SANE Approach to Human Trafficking Cases” Online Training Opportunity
January 30, 2023 2:00-4:00 PM ET
The National Indian Country Training Initiative of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is providing an online training opportunity called “A SANE Approach to Human Trafficking Cases” on January 30, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 PM ET.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are invaluable collaborative partners in a prosecutor’s response to human trafficking, as victims of sex and labor trafficking are at risk of short and long-term physical and psychological consequences. SANEs provide much-needed medical care as a part of a multidisciplinary team. SANEs collect evidence and provide critical insight into medical issues and survivor responses to trauma.
The online training will be co-presented by SANE and prosecutor subject-matter experts, and will focus on health risks, the content of a medical forensic examination, and documentation. The training is ideal for Tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, victim services, and health care professionals, including SANEs.
To register, use the SANE WebEx Online Training Registration Link and click “Register.” For questions, please contact Delores Johnson at [email protected], Heather Cumper at [email protected], or Leslie A. Hagen at [email protected].
Registration Deadline: January 26, 2023
Register for "A SANE Approach to Human Trafficking Cases" online training opportunity here.
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25th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting, Scheduled for February 8–9, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announces the Winter 2023 CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting. The meeting will provide opportunities for Tribal leaders to hear about and provide input on public health issues affecting Tribal nations. These topics will include, but are not limited to, Tribal priorities for CDC and ATSDR and CDC centers, institute, and offices programmatic highlights. We look forward to productive discussions about these critical topics.
The meeting is being hosted by CDC/ATSDR, in person and virtually, and is open to the public, except for certain hours set aside for Tribal caucus. Pre-registration is required.
The meeting will be held on February 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., EST, and February 9, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., EST. With any questions, please reach out to Mitchell Morris at (770) 488-1518 or [email protected].
February 8-9, 2023
Pre-registration Deadline: January 16, 2023
Register here to join the 25th Biannual CDC/ATSDR TAC Meeting virtually.
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Register - 10th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health
The International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health (IMICH) is the only conference dedicated to the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit, Métis, American Indian, Alaska Native and other Indigenous children and youth in North America and around the world.
Sessions cover a range of topics such as emerging health issues, community programs, public policy, and more. The conference is being held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, March 24-26, 2023.
IMICH is co-hosted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Canadian Pediatric Society, and national Indigenous organizations including the National Indian Health Board and others! IMICH is designed for community members, researchers, academics, and clinicians.
Register for the IMICH here..
March 24-26, 2023
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Save the Date - 8th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week
The Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) will host the 8th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week the week of March 11 - 18, 2023, on the CDP campus in Anniston, AL. CDP training is completely funded for Tribal, state, local, and territorial emergency responders to include roundtrip airfare, meals, lodging, training, and any equipment required during training. All personnel who work in an emergency response capacity and are affiliated with one or more Tribal nations, Indian Health Service (IHS), and those who work directly with Tribal nations are encouraged to attend. NOTE: Some courses do have prerequisites and requirements to attend.
Training Tracks Include:
- Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments
- Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents
- Isolation and Quarantine for Rural Communities
- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents/Crisis Leadership and Decision
For more information, contact David Hall, CDP Eastern Region and Tribal Nations Training Coordinator at [email protected] or (866) 213-9546.
March 11-18, 2023
Learn more about Tribal Nations Training Week here..
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Register - Regional Tribal Environmental Health Summits
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to host a series of regional summits on the topic of environmental health in Indian Country. Each summit will feature Tribal leaders, environmental health practitioners, subject matter experts, and federal partners engaging on topics relevant to each region. A total of eight summits will be held between 2022 and 2024. The goal of each summit is to connect people from different backgrounds and Tribes, communities, federal agencies, Tribal organizations and state and local entities to address various environmental health and environmental justice issues of mutual concern across all regions as well as issues specific to individual regions.
The first confirmed summit is May 1-2, 2023, in Anchorage, Alaska.
Learn more about the Regional Tribal Environmental Health Summits here..
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Save the Dates - 2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting
The Health Resource and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently announced the 2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting (IHVM). The theme of this meeting is “Rooted In Traditions – Growing Through Connections.” This meeting will offer attendees the opportunity to learn from each other, share innovative approaches, build new connections, and celebrate the great work of Indigenous Home Visiting programs. Tribal, local, state, and federal partners are welcome to attend. The meeting will take place June 6 – 8, 2023, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Crystal City, VA (right outside Washington D.C.). Information is on the Save the Date (right).
June 6-8, 2023
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