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 | |
Thursday, November 17, 2022 | |
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CDC Issues Health Advisory for Increased Respiratory Virus Activity, Especially in Children
On November 4, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about early, increased respiratory disease incidence caused by multiple viruses occurring especially among children and placing strain on healthcare systems. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), influenza viruses, and the virus that causes COVID-19 are all co-circulating and could place stress on Tribal healthcare systems this fall and winter. This early increase in disease incidence highlights the importance of respiratory virus prevention and treatment measures, including vaccination and antiviral treatment.
As the fall and winter progress, and cases of respiratory diseases increase, it’s important to continue showing your Acts of Love in your community to keep our Tribal youth safe and healthy. Wear your mask in crowded areas or if you are not feeling well, wash your hands often, check your distance from others, and get your COVID vaccine or booster if eligible! To schedule a vaccine appointment today, visit www.vaccines.gov.
Read the full Health Advisory here.
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Take the PHICCS Survey Today!
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to announce the release of the second iteration of the Public Health in Indian Country Capacity Scan (PHICCS). PHICCS is a national scan that is conducted every three years by NIHB. 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 2022 PHICCS 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. Please join us in encouraging and supporting participation in this vital survey. 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.
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Share Your Comments on Social and Structural Determinants of Health Risk Factors for Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
More than 700 people die annually in the U.S. because of pregnancy-related complications. Maternal deaths most commonly happen on the day of birth or postpartum. Investigators prepared a systematic review on maternal morbidity and mortality for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The purpose is to understand the risk factors associated with maternal morbidity and mortality in the U.S. during the prenatal and postpartum periods and to inform an upcoming workshop. The report is open for public comment through Sunday, December 4. The report contains information relevant to American Indian/Alaskan Native pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people and efforts to reduce maternal mortality at the population level.
Deadline for comments: December 4, 2022
Share your comments here.
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Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for ATSDR’s Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) program. This new five-year APPLETREE cooperative agreement program will fund approximately 34 state and local health departments and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal governments to evaluate and respond to environmental public health issues for a period of performance from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.
Download the APPLETREE Program Factsheet to learn more.
Application Deadline: December 9, 2022, by 11:59 PM ET
Apply here.
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Join the First Cohort of the Pathways Recognition Program
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is forming the first cohort of the Pathways Recognition program. Pathways is a program for local, Tribal, and territorial health departments to support performance efforts, strengthen infrastructure, promote public health system transformation, and facilitate accreditation readiness. Apply by December 15, 2022, to join the first cohort of health departments and start on the path to performance improvement and PHAB accreditation.
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: December 15, 2022
View the Pathways Standards and Measures
View the Policy for Pathways Recognition
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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, local public health, and create a pipeline of public health leaders.
The application deadline is Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET. Additional information about the Public Health AmeriCorps NOFO can be found here.
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
Additional information about the 2023 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants and Planning Competition can be found here.
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New Hear Her™ Resources Available!
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is proud to be partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a new segment of the Hear Her™ campaign to amplify the voices of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people and work to improve maternal health outcomes. This segment of the Hear Her™ campaign shares stories from five American Indian women who experienced pregnancy-related complications. In addition, CDC has released culturally appropriate resources that raise awareness of the urgent maternal warning signs. This includes conversation guides, palm cards, and posters that help AI/AN people who are pregnant and postpartum and their support people recognize the urgent maternal warning signs and get the care they need. CDC has also released materials to support healthcare professionals who serve American Indian and Alaska Native communities in their delivery of respectful, culturally appropriate care. This project is supported through a partnership and funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health; as well as partnership with the CDC Foundation, with support from Merck through its Merck for Mothers Program.
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Zenni Scholarship to Advance Children’s Vision
Prevent Blindness and Zenni are offering scholarships for the Children’s Vision Certification Course, which is a nationally recognized certificate program taking 3-5 hours to complete. Participants gain access to vouchers for the full cost of glasses for children they serve and do not have insurance for new or replacement eyeglasses. To be eligible, participants must serve children (ages three to high school) at increased risk of vision disorders or decreased access to vision screening and eye care, including American Indian/Alaskan Native communities.
Learn more about the Children's Vision Certification Course here.
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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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FDA Naloxone Access Stakeholder Call
Tribal officials are encouraged to join a stakeholder call with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) team to discuss naloxone access. As Tribes expand harm reduction and other services to prevent opioid overdose, the FDA has demonstrated commitment to supporting ability to acquire approved naloxone products but recognizes there is more work ahead. Speakers will include FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf and Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Assistant Secretary of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
November 28, 2022
2:30 - 3:30PM Eastern
FDA Naloxone Access Stakeholder Call Zoom Link
Passcode: J7y%Sn
Phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
Webinar ID: 160 912 9068
Passcode: 833323
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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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Call For Abstracts: 2023 Indigenous Home Visiting Meeting
The Health Resource and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) recently announced a call for abstract submissions for 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. Partners, at all levels (Tribal, local, state, federal) are welcome to attend as well. MCHB will accept proposals from November 1 – December 13, 2022. Completed abstracts should be submitted to [email protected]. The meeting will take place June 6 – 8, 2023 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Crystal City, VA (right outside of Washington D.C.). Please find attached the Save the Dates information and the abstract submission form. The abstract submission process will be used to identify topics and speakers for the breakout sessions.
June 6-8, 2023
Deadline for proposals: December 13, 2022
View the Call for Abstracts here.
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