The US as a whole, and Indian Country, in particular, are seeing surges in the ‘syndemic’ of interrelated disease states of sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis C virus, HIV and substance use disorder. We can reduce the incidence and impact of the syndemic via policy and practice modifications that fit the context of each community and health facility. These options include expanded screening, amplifying the roles of Tribal public health and clinic staff, and more. This two-day Tribal Disease Intervention (TDI) training strengthens the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to carry out disease investigation, linkage to care, and partner services for those impacted by the syndemic in ways that honor Tribal values, relationships, and community strengths.
Through practical tools and culturally responsive communication strategies, participants will deepen their ability to reduce stigma, protect confidentiality, and coordinate care with compassion and respect. Grounded in relational accountability, this training supports Tribal public health professionals in helping individuals access prevention and treatment services while strengthening the health and healing of the broader community.
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Dates: July 13th – July 15th
Where: The Porter Portland, 1355 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97201
How to Join: Click here to register
Please find presentation materials and information about how to claim Certificate of completion below!
Syphilis
HIV
HCV
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
Public Health Surveillance
Case/Field Investigation
Approaching Partner Services with a Syndemic Framework Using Indigi-HAS
Beyond Bias: Building Trust Through Language and Culture
Navigating Systems
Overview of STI Training
Motivational Interviewing for TDI Professionals
Social and Medical History Taking/Deeper Dive
Affirming Services
Supporting Clients Experiencing SUD
Integrating HIV PrEP and Doxy-Pep
Anatomy of Problem Solving
Role Play
Self Care for TDI Professionals
Claim a Certificate of Completion
Click here to complete the training evaluation and claim Certificate of Completion following the training.
