The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) holds virtual Weekly Update sessions on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Please join us to learn about and discuss important and timely public health, epidemiology and data, and policy issues of interest to those working in and with tribal and AI/AN communities.
Our usual topic schedule* is:
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1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month: Public Health Updates
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2nd Tuesday of the month: NWTEC Epidemiology & Data Updates
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4th Tuesday of the month: Legislative & Policy Updates
*Topic focus subject to change. In months with 5 Tuesdays, the Legislative & Policy session may shift to the last Tuesday, and/or or special topics may be presented on the 4th or 5th Tuesday.
Click on the links below for the upcoming topic schedule, Zoom link, past presentation slides, and other information.
Zoom Link
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Zoom Calendar Series
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Upcoming Weekly Update Schedule & Topics
| Date | Featured Topic | Presenter(s) | Topic Area |
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10/15/24 |
NO UPDATE - NPAIHB QBM Week |
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10/22/24 |
Health & Immunization Update |
Lisa Niels, WA DOH |
Public Health Updates |
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10/29/24 |
Legislative & Policy Update |
NPAIHB Health Policy Team |
Legislative & Policy Updates |
Past Weekly Update Presentations
October 8, 2024 Weekly Update: Fall/Winter Viruses: RSV
Presenter(s): Muthoni Ehmann, OHA
October 1, 2024 Weekly Update: Measles Outbreaks in Oregon; IHS-PAO COVID-19 Update
Presenter(s): Muthoni Ehmann, OHA; Geniel Harrison, IHS-PAO
September 24, 2024 Weekly Update: Legislative & Policy Update
Presenter(s): NPAIHB Health Policy Team
September 17, 2024 Weekly Update: An Introduction to ForeSITE & WA DOH Health & Vaccine Update
Presenter(s): Eric Lofgren, WSU and Lisa Niels, WA DOH
September 10, 2024 Weekly Update: COVID-19, Influenza & Mpox
Presenter(s): Victoria Warren-Mears, NWTEC Director
Weekly Update Archive (for past updates not listed)
More Information
The NPAIHB Weekly Update is coordinated by the Public Health Improvement & Training (PHIT) Project, in collaboration with the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (NWTEC) and the Policy Team.
Who Should Attend?
Weekly Update Agenda
- Tribal Leaders
- Tribal Health Directors
- Tribal and Urban Indian Health Program Staff
- Federal, Regional, State, and Local Partners
- Others who work within, with, and for Tribal and AI/AN communities
- Welcome & Introduction
- NPAIHB Announcements: Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- Featured Presentation:
- Federal, State, and Other Partner Updates
- Questions & Comments