The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is accepting applications for Tribal infection control professionals interested in serving on the Tribal Infection Control (TIC) Steering Committee. The TIC Steering Committee will support NIHB’s Project Firstline collaborative by reviewing and advising on infection control materials developed by NIHB. The Steering Committee has an important role in developing and implementing infection control projects as they provide feedback and recommendations based on their experience and expertise in infection control. Project Firstline is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and will provide infection prevention and control (IPC) training and provide technical assistance to Tribal Health Officials and Tribal Health Systems. 

For Questions, contact Carmen Sanders, Public Health Project Coordinator, at [email protected]

Download the application here

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is accepting applications for up to six (6) Tribal Infectious Disease Planning and Response Steering Committee members to support the optimal health of all American Indian and Alaska Native peoples by developing recommendations for surveillance and prevention and control of infectious diseases.

Steering Committee objectives include:

The committee provides education, training, and guidance to Tribal health and public health professionals to strengthen Tribes and Tribal organizations' capacity to address outbreaks and input in developing, adapting, and reviewing video and print materials to improve the prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Committee members will receive a $1,500 stipend for their time and service on the committee.

The application deadline is Friday, March 25, 2022, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. To download the application and read the full description, click here. For more information, contact Audrianna Marzette at [email protected].

Download the application here.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program. The program supports states and Tribes with implementing youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies in schools, higher education institutions, juvenile justice systems, substance use and mental health programs, foster care systems, and other youth-serving organizations.

For more information, read the Garrett Lee Smith Program Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) recently released new COVID-19 factsheets! These new factsheets include topics such as comparing symptoms of the cold, flu, allergies, and COVID-19, as well as COVID-19 therapeutics and booster shots. Factsheets can be accessed online here.

For more information, please contact Jonas Greene, Communications Manager at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board at [email protected].

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched its 2022 State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Mental Health Survey. The anonymous, self-administered, online survey covers questions to assess symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation. The instrument also assesses demographics, job categories, and work environment, as well as organizational support and coping strategies throughout the pandemic.

Public health workers who work at state, Tribal, local, and territorial health departments are highly encouraged to apply. All full-time, part-time, employees, contractors, fellows, and others who work at the health department are eligible to participate.

Access the survey here

For any questions, contact [email protected]

TODAY, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is hosting the second free virtual Infectious Disease Regional Institute focusing on Albuquerque, Navajo, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, and Tucson Indian Health Service (IHS) Areas The Institute provides Tribes and frontline public health professionals an opportunity to strategize how to apply guidelines, connect Tribes with existing resources and tools, and train on using existing tools to plan for and control various infectious diseases (ID) outbreaks. CME, CHES, and NCPD continuing education credits will be offered. 

Tribal Behavioral Health Directors and Tribal Health Administrators are invited to join the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and the Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy (OTAP) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a free virtual Coffee Hour to meet and discuss Tribal mental health programs. This is an opportunity to learn more about OTAP, programs offered by CMHS, and grant funding. There will be time set aside for Q&A at the end of the meeting. 

Register here.

Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities are invited to join this webinar hosted by the National Native Network.

This conference, cohosted by the University of Minnesota and American Indian Cancer Foundation, will address the traditional uses of tobacco and commercial tobacco impact in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities across the U.S. A disparate proportion of AI/AN communities use commercial tobacco compared to other racial/ethnic groups. High prevalences of commercial tobacco use among AI/AN Tribes are directly reflected in the disproportionate rates of chronic diseases in AI/AN populations.

United South and Eastern Tribes (USET), Inc. is now hosting Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO series. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn more about the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series here.

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Save the Date! 2^nd National Conference on AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) are hosting the 2^nd National Conference on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Injury and Violence Prevention. The virtual conference will highlight sessions on important topics for Tribal injury and violence prevention, including but not limited to suicide prevention, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), Indigenous evaluation methods, and health equity.