Events Calendar

National Indian Health Board Postpones Tribal Public Health Summit Due to COVID-19 Concerns;

Due to growing concerns around the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Board of Directors and CEO of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) announce that the 2020 National Tribal Public Health Summit, currently scheduled to take place March 17-20, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska, is being postponed to a later time during 2020. At the heart of NIHB’s work is our commitment to improving the health care and public health systems of all federally recognized Tribes. This sacred charge guides our decisions, including the decision to postpone the Tribal Public Health Summit to a date (to be determined) later this year.

The National Tribal Public Health Summit is the premier Indian public health event that attracts over 500 Tribal public health professionals, elected leaders, advocates, researchers, and community-based service providers. This year’s Summit will feature dynamic national speakers, interactive workshops and roundtable discussions, a welcome reception, a morning fitness event, as well as the presentation of the 2020 Native Public Health Innovation awards.

CHI Health Center Omaha | March 17 – 19, 2020

WEBINAR: Recognizing and Managing Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare — presented by Eastern Washington University, Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center

Participants will:

• Understand trauma and adverse childhood experiences and their impact on health, with a focus on substance use disorders.
• Learn about a trauma informed approach and practical methods for integrating this perspective into their work.
• Identify personal care strategies to support them in their work.

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Community Action of Skagit County will feature Ryan Dowd at their March 25, 2020 Have a Heart for Community event — LIVES STREAM ONLY. Dowd is the author of “The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness”, and runs one of the largest homeless shelters in the US.

Attendees will learn how to compassionately, confidently and effectively address problematic behavior from patrons experiencing homelessness, mental illness, addiction or trauma. This training is designed for law enforcement, librarians, business owners, baristas, case workers, elected officials, and anyone who is impacted by homelessness. Register online at http://bit.ly/HAHCE OR www.communityactionskagit.org.

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Hi, OPEN:

Episode 6 of Rooted in Oral Health Equity: the Webinar Series is this week!

Join us Thursday, March 26 at 3:30 PM (Eastern)/12:30 PM (Pacific) for Episode 6, Dental Therapy: Building a Representative Oral Health Equity. Expert speakers will:

• Provide perspective on dental therapy and oral health equity;
• Offer data and research on the effectiveness of dental therapy; and
• Discuss dental therapy in relation to the triple aim.

Speakers:

Dr. Rachael Hogan, DDS: Dental Director, Swinomish Dental Clinic

Dr. Donald L. Chi, DDS, PhD: Professor, Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington School of Dentistry

Dr. Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP: President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement.