Tribal Maternal Health Steering Committee Meetings
The steering committee is composed of health care, community health, traditional healers, and other maternal health professionals who work with pregnant women and those of childbearing age in tribal communities across Arizona. Meetings are designed to share data, best practices, and new ideas to support pregnant people and their families. The Steering Committee also informs ITCA’s work on implementation of the Tribal Maternal Health Strategic Plan.
If you would like to participate in steering committee meetings, contact Wendell Honanie, Jr. at wendell.honanie@itcaonline.com.
Nominations Request for the 2024 Tribal Operator of the Year
Nomination Request for the 2024 Tribal Operator of the Year
Have you noticed a water/wastewater operator working in Indian Country…
• Going above and beyond their assigned job duties?
• Lending support to a co-worker or staff member?
• Providing assistance to another utility?
• Volunteering in the community?
• Going the extra mile in any form?
Here is your chance to acknowledge and celebrate their efforts and hard work. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA) is requesting nominations for the 2024 Tribal Water/Wastewater Operator of the Year Award.
Anyone is welcome to submit a nomination to show appreciation for the quality and integrity of the work done by an operator of a water or wastewater system serving fewer than 5,501 people and that is located on Tribal lands within the ITCA National Tribal Water Systems Programs service area, which includes USEPA Regions 5 through 10. Nominations should be submitted by those who have personally witnessed the great work of the operator being nominated. Nomination of a utility manager is welcome if the person conducts the day to day operations and maintenance of a small rural Tribal water/wastewater system.
A committee of volunteer Tribal water/wastewater operators will review the nominations and select the winner of the Tribal Operatory of the Year 2024 Award. All nominees and the selected winner will be announced and recognized at the Awards Ceremony on September 13, 2024, during the National Tribal Water Utilities Workgroup Meeting.
Nomination Deadline: July 10, 2024
How to Nominate an Operator
To nominate and operator, please send a completed Nomination Form to ITCA either by:
Email: TWSInfo@itcaonline.com
Fax: (602) 258-4825, or
Mail: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
NATIONAL TRIBAL WATER SYSTEMS PROGRAMS
Attention: Anisa Flores
2214 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Click Here: 2024 Operator of the Year Nomination Packet
Click Here: USEPA Regional Map
Vaccine and Booster Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine Announcement on August 18th – Partner Packet
Get Vaccinated to Protect Yourself, Family, and Community
Press Release – Inter Tribal Council of Arizona and the Bureau of Reclamation Sign Historic Agreement to Ensure Tribal Participation in Colorado River Negotiations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2021
Contact: Maria Dadgar
(602) 258-4822
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona and the Bureau of Reclamation Sign Historic Agreement to Ensure Tribal Participation in Colorado River Negotiations
PHOENIX, Arizona – March 2, 2021 – The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., (ITCA), a consortium of 21 federally recognized Indian Tribes in Arizona, has entered into a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado River Basin establishing a platform for ITCA Member Tribes to engage directly with the Bureau of Reclamation on issues related to management of the Colorado River.
“This agreement is an historic step toward protecting the significant water rights and entitlements of ITCA Member Tribes,” stated Bernadine Burnette, President of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. “By formalizing the relationship between ITCA and the Bureau of Reclamation and establishing the Colorado River Tribal Roundtable, ITCA’s Member Tribes will, for the first time, have a means to actively engage in management and policy decisions affecting the Colorado River while also being able to leverage the resources of the Bureau of Reclamation to build informed participation with tribes.”
The Colorado River Tribal Roundtable will operate as part of ITCA’s Tribal Leader Water Policy Council, which has been a trusted forum for water policy discussions among ITCA’s Member Tribes for more than a decade.
“Reclamation has a long history working with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona and the Tribal Leaders Water Policy Council,” stated Leslie Meyers, Area Manager for the Phoenix Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation. “We are proud to sign this MOU and are ready to convene the Colorado River Tribal Roundtable.”
The Colorado River is managed by the Secretary of Interior through the Bureau of Reclamation. The 2007 Interim Guidelines, the current rules under which the Colorado River is managed, expire in 2026. As the Colorado River Basin tribes, states and stakeholders move toward renegotiation of the 2007 Interim Guidelines, this agreement will create a space for Tribal Leaders to work directly with the Bureau of
Reclamation and other state interests to ensure that the water rights and contracts of ITCA’s Member Tribes are protected as federal trust assets in order to meet the future water needs of Arizona tribes.
About the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA), was first established in 1952 to provide a united voice for tribal Governments located in the State of Arizona on common issues and concerns. Currently, ITCA’s membership includes 21 of the 22 Tribes of Arizona.
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Voting During a Pandemic Requires Coordinated Effort, Planning
BY MARIA DADGAR NOVEMBER 02, 2020
OPINION. In the state of Arizona, American Indian people have fought a long political battle for the right to vote. It wasn’t until 1924 that the Indian Citizenship Act was passed and even though American Indians became citizens, they were still not eligible voters in Arizona. It took numerous lawsuits by American Indian citizens, Tribal leaders and Tribal Nations in Arizona before voting rights were won in July of 1948. Though the victory in 1948 was a milestone, American Indians are still facing obstacles and barriers getting to the polls and casting their vote.
While history has shown that American Indians in Arizona have experienced levels of disenfranchisement during elections, our tribal communities have also been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tribes in Arizona have been significantly impacted by the pandemic and it will take coordinated efforts on many levels to facilitate Native people to vote during the 2020 election. These efforts must be led by tribal and state governments as well as each tribal citizen to ensure everyone – from young people to elders – have an opportunity to exercise their right to vote. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA), and Tribal leaders across the state agree that the Native vote is critical during this election.
Maria Dadgar, Executive Director
of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. (ITCA)
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed our lives from the way we interact with our families and coworkers to how our Tribal Nations govern and support their citizens. I’m incredibly proud of the ways our Tribal leaders in Arizona have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and worked to immediately mobilize resources to protect Tribal members, families, elders and employees. We have seen how Tribes in Arizona have worked collectively to respond to the pandemic across the state.
The pandemic brings an added challenge to voting in this election, but we are certain that Tribes are doing all they can to facilitate Tribal members’ participation in the upcoming election. We understand that Tribal governments are taking extra precautions and collaborating with public health experts in planning a safe experience for voting absentee by mail, early in-person voting or in-person on Election Day. During a public health emergency, we need to be guided by health experts and data.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018 there were more than 309,000 American Indian and Alaska Native eligible voters in Arizona. That is 6% of the state’s population – a percentage that can certainly make a difference in any election. Yet, the turnout among our demographic is one to 10 percentage points lower than the rate of others. Even though we’re facing this new challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must work together to increase Native voter turnout and see ourselves as advocates of change and protectors of Tribal sovereignty.
Despite all of the obstacles, we all still need to vote. In order to vote during the pandemic, make a plan to vote by mail or in-person. Mail in your ballot right away, especially if you live in remote areas of the state. In-person voting is an option – either early or on Election Day – make sure you practice all Tribal and state public health orders. Wear a mask, stay six feet apart and wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer. An important aspect of your voting plan, especially when voting in-person, is to know your polling location.
Every election – whether within our Tribal community, the state or at the national level – our Native vote is consequential. We are the only people in the United States that live as part of “nations within a nation.” We are sovereign people. It was Tribal nations that originally demonstrated the enlightened principles of a democratic government. It was this progressive concept of a free association of independent nations governed under one law that the U.S. Constitution was founded upon.
Voting is empowering. Your vote is your voice in our democracy, and voting is your right. A right fought for by leaders in Arizona including Tribal members Frank Harrison and Harry Austin of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Let’s all do our part to carry on their legacy and vote in this election. Consider safely volunteering to be a poll worker. Check on your relatives and elders and help them request and then mail their ballot or safely vote in-person. It is through civic engagement and working together in a unified effort that we can be the advocates of change and have everyone recognize that in Arizona – the Native vote matters.
If you experience barriers in trying to cast your vote or feel you are being disenfranchised, call the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona’s Native Vote Hotline at 1-877-777-3831 for assistance. You can also contact your tribal government administration to see if your tribe has a resource person for voting information or contact your local voting office.
Maria Dadgar is Executive Director of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona.
August is National Breastfeeding Month
Every year, ITCA WIC local agencies highlight the importance of promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding by celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month during the month of August. The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”, highlighting links between breastfeeding and planetary health.
ITCA WIC plays an important role in the promotion and support of breastfeeding on many of the tribal lands throughout Arizona. Breastfeeding is a team effort and when fathers, partners, families, hospitals, workplaces and communities support nursing moms, breastfeeding improves. This year ITCA WIC will be celebrating World Breastfeeding Week by encouraging clients to participate in a virtual Latch On event on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. On August 12th families are encouraged to post their favorite nursing picture, “brelfie” (breastfeeding selfie) and/or their breastfeeding story via ITCA WIC’s Facebook or Instagram page with the hashtag #ITCAWICBreastfeeds.
WIC clients should contact their local WIC clinic for more information about any World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month events.
World Breastfeeding Week 2020 Poster
For more information regarding World Breastfeeding Week, check out the following resources:
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) – World Breastfeeding Week
World Health Organization (WHO) – Breastfeeding
COVID-19 Case Report Forms and Data Tools (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arizona)
CDC Epi Info™ Case Reporting
CDC Microsoft® Office Excel Case Reporting
ADHS Epi Info™ Case Reporting
ADHS Microsoft® Office Excel Case Reporting
Link to Epi Info™ CDC Site:
Updated April 3, 2020
On-Line Google Earth™ Training
Below are our training videos on Google Earth™. You can also view the videos on our YouTube channel: ITCA YouTube.
Corona Virus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources
Recommendations for People with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Close Contacts
COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
Mental Health Resources and Information for Tribes Working to Transition Some of Their Healthcare Programs to Telebehavioral Health Programs
Tribal Telework Toolkit
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Updated March 21, 2022
Recommendations for People with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Close Contacts
Arizona’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program Overview
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Prevaccination Checklist for COVID-19 Vaccines
ADHS COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form
Arizona HL7 Specific Rules for Version 2.5.1
Treasury, IRS launch new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments
Mental Health Resources and Information for Tribes Working to Transition Some of Their Healthcare Programs to Telebehavioral Health Programs
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS)
- Caring for Patients’ Mental Well-Being During Coronavirus and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Guide for Clinicians
- Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel during Coronavirus and other Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Indian Health Service Telebehavioral Health Center of Excellence
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
- Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
Other Resources
- Considerations for Tribal and Urban Programs Wanting to Transition to Telebehavioral Health
- Resources for Mental Health Programs
Tribal Telework Toolkit
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
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Senior Services
Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC)
Many federal, state, and local agencies have been responding to the Corona Virus 2019 outbreak domestically and internationally. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., Tribal Epidemiology Center has compiled a list of COVID-19 resources to support Tribal Health Departments in the Indian Health Service Phoenix-Tucson Service Areas and these resource links, include:
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Partnerships for Public Health Infectious Disease Response Work: A panel discussion on the legal documents and partnerships for response work
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A Review of Indigenous Governance during COVID-19 Webinar Recording
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A Discussion on Health care and Public Health History’s Impact on COVID-19 Response for Indigenous Communities
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After Action Review (AAR) Toolkit
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After Action Review (AAR) Toolkit – Behavioral Health Edition
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Suicide Prevention
- Intimate Partner Violence
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Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) – A Planning Toolkit for Tribal Preparedness
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ITCA TEC COVID-19 Data Tools
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International
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Federal and Tribal
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Special Groups
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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State
This was the first session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
This is the second session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health / Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona.
This is the third session part of the Tribal Self-Governance and Coronavirus: A Mini Webinar Series for Tribal Health – Public Health Professionals and Tribal Leaders by Seven Directions in collaboration with Inter Tribal Council of Arizona.
Click to Download
This toolkit serves as a planning tool outlining the After Action Review process (i.e. designing, planning, preparing, and conducting) complete with tools that can be found in the appendices. Each step in the toolkit can be tailored to fit your Tribe’s needs to develop and improve your operations after a public health response.
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This toolkit serves as a planning tool outlining the After Action Review process (i.e. designing, planning, preparing, and conducting) complete with tools that can be found in the appendices. Each step in the toolkit can be tailored to fit your Tribe’s needs to develop and improve your operations after a public health response.
The purpose for developing a Behavioral Health Edition is to feature best practices, programmatic/funding resources, and improvement planning concepts for the following behavioral health areas:
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The purpose of the Emerging infectious disease (EID) Toolkit is meant to provide an overview of the important components and considerations when preparing and responding to an EID emergency in a Tribal setting.
On-Line Google Earth™ Training
https://itcaonline.com/google-earth-training/
This page will provide you with on-line Google Earth™ training.
COVID-19 Case Report Forms and Data Tools (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Arizona)
https://itcaonline.com/covid-19-case-reporting-form-for-tribal-communities-in-arizona-nevada-and-utah/
This page will provide you with case reporting forms and data tools.
World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
The webpage has information on COVID-19 related trainings, videos, and worldwide case counts and deaths.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
The webpage has information on COVID-19, resources for the community and healthcare professionals.
Indian Health Service (IHS)
https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/
The webpage contains information on testing, funding, emergency planning, resources for clinicians, accessing personal protective equipment, service delivery, and case count by Service Area.
Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI)
https://www.uihi.org/resources/covid-19-fact-sheets-for-providers-employers-and-the-general-public/
The webpage contains COVID-19 factsheets for providers, employers, healthcare personnel, general public, individuals with HIV, high-risk individuals, pets, and Indigenous resilience.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
https://www.samhsa.gov/coronavirus
The webpage contains information on COVID-19 as it relates to mental and behavioral health, including resources and information, guidance for opioid treatment programs, and federal guidance for telehealth.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet
The webpage contains information on Medicare telemedicine services.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus
https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2020/03/22/coronavirus-covid-19-response-tribal-recipients
These webpages contain resources on FEMA response, fact sheets, news releases, and FEMA response for Tribal recipients.
Incident Command Center and National Incident Management System Trainings (ICS/NIMS)
https://training.fema.gov/nims/
The webpage contains resources to a variety of ICS/NIMS trainings offered by FEMA.
Western Region Public Health Training Center, University of Arizona
https://wrphtc.arizona.edu/
The webpage contains a variety of online trainings for public health professionals.
Disaster Responders – Preventing and Managing Stress
https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/responders.asp
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Preventing-and-Managing-Stress/SMA14-4873
These webpages contain information for disaster responders on ways to prevent and manage stress during an outbreak.
Asthma
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/asthma.html
https://community.aafa.org/blog/coronavirus-2019-ncov-flu-what-people-with-asthma-need-to-know
These webpages contain information for individuals with asthma and COVID-19.
Diabetes
https://www.diabetes.org/coronavirus-covid-19/how-coronavirus-impacts-people-with-diabetes
This webpage contains information for individuals with diabetes and COVID-19.
HIV
https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/documents/2020/HIV_COVID-19_brochure
This webpage contains information for individuals with HIV and COVID-19.
Mental Health
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
This webpage contains information for managing stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Maternal and Child Health
https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know.aspx
This webpage contains information on COVID-19 for mothers and babies.
At Home
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/index.html
These webpages contains information on preparing for COVID-19 at home and cleaning recommendations.
EMS COVID-19 Screening Tool
https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-diseases-services/coronavirus/ems-screening-tool-covid-19.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
This webpage contains a screening tool for first responders when receiving a high-risk complaint.
EMS and 9-1-1 Resources, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-ems-resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiHLl2N11p4
This webpage contains public safety recommendations, EMS recommendations, COVID-19 resources, and webinars. The video contains a COVID-19 update webinar for EMS and 9-1-1 providers.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/covid-19-42-cfr-part-2-guidance-03192020.pdf
This webpage contains the SAMHSA COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance.
Epi Info Outbreak Tutorial
https://www.cdc.gov/epiinfo/support/tutorials.html
This webpage contains a tutorial for entering and creating data in Epi Info for outbreak investigation.
Exposure and Mitigation Checklist
https://publichealth.arizona.edu/sites/publichealth.arizona.edu/files/EMS-Exposure-Mitigation-Checklist.pdf
This webpage contains an exposure and mitigation checklist for first responders.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Burn Rate Calculator
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/burn-calculator.html
This webpage provides a tool for healthcare facilities optimize and plan for PPE use during COVID-19 response.
Poison and Drug Information Center
https://azpoison.com/news/coronavirus-101
The webpage contains information to the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center. The national hotline for poison help is: 1-800-222-1222.
Arizona:
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS)
https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-home
The webpage contains information on statewide recommendations, case and death count, information about COVID-19, and press releases.
Arizona Cost Care Containment System (ACCCS)
https://azahcccs.gov/AHCCCS/AboutUs/covid19.html
The webpage contains information on COVID-19, telephone numbers to a 24-hour nurse line by health plan and American Indian Medical Home Facility, telephone numbers to county health departments, and local resources.
Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZ DEMA)
https://dema.az.gov/
The webpage contains on services the Arizona National Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and the Division of Administrative Services provides to the people of Arizona.
Nevada:
Nevada Department of Health
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
The webpage contains information on case data, resources for different audiences, prevention guidelines, and fact sheets.
Utah:
Utah Department of Health
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
The webpage contains information on case counts, state updates, resource videos and pages, and information on COVID-19.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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WIC is here for you
National Nutrition Month
March 2020
National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each year during March, focuses on the importance of making smart choices when it come to our health in terms of eating and exercise. The theme this year is Eat Right, Bite by Bite. Drastically changing the way you eat and live can be overwhelming and the reason why most diets and New Year’s resolutions fail within weeks or months. This month we want to celebrate National Nutrition Month® by asking you all to make small changes to improve your diet and exercise daily so that they will add up to big changes over time…bite by bite.
Mindful Eating Infographic
Physical vs. Emotional Hunger Infographic
The Nutrition Facts Label Infographic
Infographics
Funding for this was made possible (in part) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
The ITCA Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed and distributed the infographics below to support tribal communities in responding to GHWIC tobacco topics. Tribes are welcome to download, print, and distribute these materials. Please contact ITCA HHS staff if you have any questions about the materials, if you’d like to add your Tribe seal to the infographic, if you want to request development of a infographic related to the GHWIC Strategy Areas, or experience any difficulty in downloading the files.
Tobacco
- Electronic Smoking Devices
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Pregnancy & Smoking
- Secondhand Smoke & Children
- Diabetes & Smoking
- Heart Disease & Tobacco
Infant Feeding
January – February 2020
Feeding your baby can be an overwhelming task, especially for new parents. There are so many rules and precautions when it comes to taking care of this new addition to your family and recommendations have changed recently. So check out the resources below to see some of the newest advice and try the quiz.
Infant Feeding Quiz
Age Appropriate Nutritional Foods Infograpic
2023 – 2024 Registration Links
Funding for this was made possible (in part) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. government.
Registration links for ITCA GHWIC (September 30, 2023 – September 29, 2024)
Dates and times subject to change. If you cannot attend a Zoom meeting, please communicate this to your assigned ITCA GHWIC Health Promotion Specialist with two weeks notice and/or assign another team member to attend in your place. ITCA GHWIC subawardees, please refer to your MOA Attachment D (Project Schedule) for a complete listing of deliverable due dates.
Trainings
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting.
All trainings will start at 9am Mountain Standard Time (MST).
Training 2 (Grant Writing – offered in-person and live online)
- Dates: July 9 – 10, 2024
- Time: 9am – 5pm MST; 8am-9am breakfast for in-person participants
- In-person location: Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West
- Presenters: Jacquelyn Ahrenberg, Resolute Nonprofit Consulting & Toby Amir Fox, Toby Fox Consulting, LLC.
- Registration: https://itcaonline.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lceirqjgpEtBlniCg_4Xbc2dP-HMZZdFP
- If you have any questions, please email Juan.Lopez@itcaonline.com
Webinars
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the meeting.
All webinars will be start at 10am Mountain Standard Time (MST).
Webinar 4
- Date: August 28, 2024 @ 10am MST
- Registration: https://itcaonline.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdOutrj4tHNZcAVl3TmBwTfODvl0bbe5u
Conference Calls
ITCA Health Promotion Specialists will send Zoom registration links to Subawardees.
All conference calls will start at 10am Mountain Standard Time (MST).
Conference Call 4
- Rescheduled to September 9, 2024
Prematurity and SIDS Awareness
December 2019
On this final month of 2019, ITCA WIC would like to bring awareness to premature births and SIDS.
A full term pregnancy is 40 weeks and prematurity is a term for any baby born before 37 weeks gestation. While not all premature babies experience complications, being born too early can cause short-term and long-term health problems. Generally, the earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of complications. If you deliver a preterm baby, your baby will likely need a longer hospital stay in a special nursery unit at the hospital. Although the exact cause of preterm birth is often unknown, there are some things that can be done to help prevent it. Please see the following for some more information:
Premature Babies Infographic
Preemie vs Full-Term Infographic
Premature Weeks Infographic
Premature Factors Infographic
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. There are many possible causes and risk factors that play a role in SIDS. There is no treatment for SIDS but you can help your baby sleep safely by staying informed. Check out the following resources to help stay informed:
5 Ways to Prevent SIDS Infographic
SIDS by Baby’s Age Infographic
Health Education Month
October 2019
October is not only a month for ghosts and ghouls but also health education. Health encompasses a broad range of categories including physical, mental, emotional, social health, and more! Most people only think of physical health when the word “healthy” comes up. But healthy habits in all of these sections of health are necessary for overall wellbeing. Daily exercise, healthy eating, and rest are three major factors that play a role in our overall health. This month, try to take time to make healthy food choices, get out and exercise, and get your 8 hours of sleep. Check out these resources for some other tips.
Your Prescription for a Healthy Heart Infographic
Women’s Mental Health Infographic
Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health Infographic
Pay Attention to Your Mental Health Infographic
Food Safety Education Month
September is National Food Safety Education Month. Learn some important food safety tips here! Take steps to help prevent food borne illness, and show others how to keep food safe. Did you know that some groups of people are more likely to get sick from food than others? These groups are:
- Children younger than 5
- Adults aged 65 and older
- People with health problems or who take medicines that lower the body’s ability to fight germs and sickness
- Pregnant women
According to the CDC, every year about 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from eating contaminated food.
To help protect yourself and your family, the CDC recommends these four steps:
- Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often when you cook.
- Separate: Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread germs. Separate them from cooked food and fresh produce.
- Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure foods are cooked to an internal temperature that kills germs.
- Chill: Refrigerate perishable foods external icon and leftovers within two hours. Chill within one hour if it’s above 90°F.
To learn more, check out these resources:
Food Safety Inforgraphic
Food Poisoning Infographic
Signs of Food Poisoning Infographic
Food Safety Rules Infographic
Steps to Safe Fruits & Vegetables Infographic
Safety Tips for Common Foods Infographic
https://www.cdc.gov/features/food-safety-smarts/index.html
Providing Trauma Informed Care Victim Services to American Indians/Alaska Natives – August 28th
Click here for the Training Agenda
Click here for the Training Registration Form
National Breastfeeding Month
August 2019
Every year, ITCA WIC local agencies highlight the importance of promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding by celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month during the month of August. This year’s theme Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding celebrates how we can work together to advocate for breastfeeding policy changes, improve workplace support and empower both parents so they can reach their breastfeeding goals.
ITCA WIC plays an important role in the promotion and support of breastfeeding on many of the reservations throughout Arizona. Breastfeeding is a team effort and when fathers, partners, families, hospitals, workplaces and communities support nursing moms, breastfeeding improves.
World Breastfeeding Week Infographic
For more information regarding World Breastfeeding Week, check out the following resources:
Limit Sugar Drinks
July 2019
As temperatures rise, so does our thirst. But be aware of what you’re guzzling down. Sugar sweetened beverages come in many forms; soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, sweetened waters, and coffee and tea beverages with added sugars. Sugary drinks increase the risk of: obesity, diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, and cavities so it matters how much we are putting into our bodies. Experts recommend that kids have less than 6 teaspoons of added sugars daily. Check out the infographic below for how much sugar is in some of your child’s drinks. This summer, let’s work to increase water consumption and decrease consumption of sugar sweetened beverages!
American Heart Association Infographic
Limit Sugary Drinks Infographic
Healthy Drink Replacements for Sugar Drinks Infographic
Body Water Infograhic
High Blood Pressure Awareness Month
June 2019
This month, ITCA WIC would like to bring some light to an important matter; your heart. High blood pressure affects one in three Americans and yet many people with the condition do not know they have it. This is because high blood pressure often has no symptoms and why it is referred to as the silent killer. When left untreated, the damage that high blood pressure does to your body is a big contributor to heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American Indians. The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked regularly; doctors suggest getting checked once every few months. Diabetes increases the chances of high blood pressure. Check out the links below for other factors that can increase your risk for high blood pressure and ways to help prevent it.
Healthy Blood Pressue for Healthy Hearts Fact Sheet
Tips to Reduce Salt and Sodium
Making the Right Move
High Blood Pressure Infographic
