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As of press time, only 16 LHDs have completed the assessment. The deadline for submission is January 18. Do not wait until the last minute. Make sure you have the time to review the Capabilities and understand what each function entails. This understanding is essential to providing accurate and meaningful data from which to plan within the next project period. If you have questions or issues, please reach out to your regional point of contact.
The PHEP BP5 Work Plan for Tribal Health Partners states that all deliverables will be submitted in EGrAMS using the quarterly progress reports. The due dates for these quarterly progress reports are October 15, 2023, January 15, 2024, April 15, 2024, and July 31, 2024. If tribal health partners have supplemental documents they wish to submit (e.g., after action reports, improvement plans, etc.) these can be emailed to mdhhs-betp-depr-phep@michigan.gov. For questions, contact Janis Tipton.
Join the CDC for the next EH Nexus webinar on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 3:00–4:30 p.m., titled, "Using Social Determinants of Health to Support Environmental Health Equity and Transform Historical Trauma into Generational Clarity."
Jan Olmstead, a policy analyst for the American Indian Health Commission, will serve as the featured presenter for this webinar.
During this webinar, attendees will:
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Learn how the Vital Conditions Social Determinants of Health Framework can highlight the drivers of health disparities that affect all people in all communities,
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Hear why prioritizing belonging and sustainable resources can advance health equity and environmental justice,
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Understand:
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The historical experience of American Indian and Alaska Native nations
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The influence of intergenerational trauma, ongoing discrimination, racism, and lateral violence on adverse childhood experiences
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How experiences throughout generations significantly impact our health outcomes,
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Elements of tribally developed public health frameworks
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Root causes of health disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native communities
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How trauma-informed equity approaches are understood from an indigenous perspective,
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The role of identity, culture, and traditions as a prevention strategy in our journey to achieve and maintain balance in physical, social, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being.
This webinar will be broadcast via Zoom. Visit the Environmental Health Nexus website for more details. Closed Captioning will be available.
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