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
Please click the button below to download the .ics file type to add the re-occuring meeting to your default calendar.
Upcoming Weekly Update Schedule & Topics
| Date | Featured Topic | Presenter(s) | Subject |
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4/23/24 |
NO CALL (QBM) |
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4/30/24 |
Legislative & Policy Update |
Health Policy Team |
Policy & Legislative Updates |
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5/7/24 |
Public Health Update: Topic TBA |
TBA |
Public Health Updates |
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5/14/24 |
Tribal Public Health Infrustructure Building |
Bridget Canniff, Public Health Improvement & Training |
EpiCenter Data Updates |
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5/21/24 |
OR Poison Control Center Resources |
Charise Pizarro-Osilla & Jennfer Eskridge, OR Poison Control Center/OHSU |
Public Health Updates |
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5/28/24 |
Legislative & Policy Update |
Health Policy Team |
Policy & Legislative Updates |
Past Weekly Update Presentations
April 16, 2024 Weekly Update: STI Awareness Month - Native Health Resources & HIV/PrEP Campaigns
Presenter(s): Ashley Hoover & Alcia Edwards, Syndemic Support & HIV Program
April 9, 2024 Weekly Update: Opioid Overdose Mortality amongst AI/AN in the NW
Presenter(s): Alexis Harris, Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit
April 2, 2024 Weekly Update: Native CARS Tribal Injury Prevention Project & Highway Safety Program
Presenter(s): Olivia Whiting-Tovar, Tam Lutz, Native CARS/TIPCAP
March 26, 2024 Weekly Update: Legislative and Policy Update
Presenter(s): Karol Dixon, Health Policy Team
March 19, 2024 Weekly Update: NW Tribal Dental Support Center
Presenter(s): Miranda Davis, Sean Kelly & Ticey Mason, NW Tribal Dental Support Center
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