NIHB Webinar: Response to the Delta Variant in Tribal Communities


12:00AM - 12:00AM

All Times Eastern

Date: Monday, August 16

Time: 1:00 -2:30 PM Eastern Time

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB), is hosting the first webinar in the #ACTOFLOVE COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Series co-hosted with the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP). The Delta variant is now the predominant strain of COVID-19 circulating in Tribal communities. The new surge in cases is prompting Tribes to re-evaluate current public health measures like mask mandates and vaccine requirements. Join the webinar to hear about various Tribal responses and current data from policymakers and experts.

Panelists:

  • Bechara Choucair, Vaccinations Coordinator, White House COVID Response Team
  • Mary Owen, President, Association of American Indian Physicians

This webinar is focused on knowledge sharing and helping Tribal communities plan and prepare for the increase in cases attributed to the Delta variant. Submit questions ahead of time to [email protected] so presenter(s) have time to review them. Please come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences.

For questions, please contact Tyler Dougherty at [email protected].