Tribal Health Data Symposium

March 4 & 5, 2025 | Washington, DC

Event overview

Tribal Health Data Symposium 2025

March 4–5, 2025

Venue: The AT&T Forum in Washington, DC.

Symposium Registration

Registration for the symposium is now open. There is no cost for registration. Click the button below to register.  In-person registration will close on February 21 or once capacity is reached.

Travel & lodging

We are expecting to have more details soon, but the hotel will be the Yotel Washington, DC.

You’ll find YOTEL Washington DC in the thick of the action next to Capitol Hill. Walk through history and discover views of The US Capitol Buildings, The Supreme Court, and a collection of other historical and political monuments to be found in and around Washington Monument Grounds. Stay with us at YOTEL Washington DC and enjoy its playful design together with technology-driven experiences.

Yotel Washington DC

415 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington D.C., 20001

The hotel is located 34 miles from Dulles Airport, approximately 50 minutes via taxi/cab or rideshare.

The hotel is located 5 miles from DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, approximately 12 minutes via taxi/cab or rideshare.

Approximately a 10 minute walk (or 5 min drive) from Union Station

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5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226 United States

Tradeshow & marketplace

Discover the heart of innovation and culture at our Annual Tradeshow and Marketplace, a vibrant centerpiece of our annual conference.

With more than 100 vendors showcasing Native health initiatives, exquisite jewelry, unique crafts, and more, this is a must-visit experience for all attendees. Last year’s highlights included a Veterans Affairs Mobile Unit offering essential services and a beading area that brought tradition to life. What exciting features will this year hold? Join us to find out and connect with the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of Indian Country!

Tradeshow & marketplace

For vendors, marketplace registration will open soon. Stay tuned!

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Past Speakers

William Smith (Valdez Native Tribe)

Chairperson and Alask Area Representative, National Indian Health Board

Meagan Khau

MHA, Director, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Minority Health, Data Analytics & Research Group (DARG)

Dr. Myra Parker (Mandan-Hidatsa-Cree)

JD, MPH, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine

Denise Scholfield

Executive Director, Data Strategy, Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute

Rochelle Ruffer

Ph.D., Tribal Health Data Project Director, National Indian Health Board

Sujata Joshi

MSPH, Project Director/Epidemiologist, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

Delight Satter (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde)

MPH, Senior Health Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Carrie Field

MPH, Policy Analyst, National Indian Health Board

Dr. Donald Warne (Oglala Lakota)

MD, MPH, Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health

Mitchell Thornbrugh

(Muscogee Creek Nation), Chief Information Officer and Director for the Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service (IHS)

Dr. Meghan Curry O’Connell

(Cherokee), MD, MPH, Chief Public Health Officer, Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board

Dawn Hunter

JD, MPH, Director, Health Equity, Network for Public Health Law

Symposium Documents

View the 2025 THDS Draft Agenda

View the 2025 THDS Request for Posters

View the 2025 THDS Sponsorship Prospectus

2024 highlights

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The NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long gathering dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in all areas of health, including behavioral, public, and environmental health.

This event highlights the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and best practices in Indian health. Attendees can engage in Tribal listening and consultation sessions, hands-on training, plenary sessions, and workshops covering critical topics like health equity, Indigenous determinants of health, Tribal public health, behavioral health, climate change, and funding for Indian Health. With specialized programming for Native youth, Tribal veterans, and elders, the conference also features a fitness event, exhibit hall and marketplace, culture night, poster sessions, and the prestigious Heroes in Health Awards Gala. Join us to celebrate culture, share knowledge, and advance health in Indian Country!

Tribal Health Data Symposium

March 4 & 5, 2025 | Washington, DC

Event overview