The Health News & Notes featured theme for March is “Family, Community & Nation.” Key highlights of this issue include NPAIHB’s policy prohibiting staff use of generative AI to protect Tribal data sovereignty; the 2026 Resource Directory; and the 2026 emRIC Gathering. Also provided are overviews of TCHPP programs (Dental, Behavioral, and Community Health Aides); a review on workforce equity and Dental Health Aides; and awards for the Portland Area CHAP Certification Board. Other upcoming events include the National CHAP Symposium (May 5–7); PA BHARC recruitment; THRIVE Conference (June 22–26); the Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference (May 4–8); and the Northwest Intertribal Breastfeeding Coalition’s 2026 Gathering (July 14–15). Further highlights include a new NW Tribal Data Hub training video series; NARCH Summer 2026 education series and fellowships (research training, cancer control, Indigenous addiction research); and the creation story of Native STAND 2.0 and Healthy Native Youth updates.
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