Mental Health Conferences
IHS Clinical and Community Workforce Summit 2026
The IHS Clinical and Community Workforce Summit 2026 is a premier event focusing on Alzheimer's and elder care, held at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, Colorado. It brings together healthcare providers, tribal leaders, and officials to improve health outcomes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Some quick details about this conference.
The 2026 Indian Health Service National Clinical and Community Workforce Summit is a key event for professionals dedicated to enhancing health outcomes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The summit will feature nationally recognized speakers and focus on Alzheimer's and elder care, providing a platform for sharing research and promising practices. Attendees can expect a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and networking.
The agenda will include sessions on elder care and memory health, with additional IHS priorities addressed. The event aims to foster knowledge exchange and community building among healthcare providers, tribal leaders, and officials.
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
This organization is hosting this conference.
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is committed to improving health outcomes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities through collaboration and professional development.
Email: ihssummit2026@getvfairs.io
Phone: (303) 297-1300
It's important to know what is planned.
The detailed agenda for the conference is coming soon. Attendees can expect sessions focused on Alzheimer's and elder care, along with other IHS priorities.
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Valerie Jones, MPA, MA
Elder Health Care Data Coordinator at IHS Headquarters with over twenty years of public service experience.
LCDR Maria Bellantoni, MD, USPHS
IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Geriatrics & Palliative Care, internist and geriatrician at Phoenix Indian Medical Center.
Jolie Crowder, PhD, MSN, RN, CCM
National Elder Services Consultant at IHS Headquarters, focusing on dementia and Alzheimer's care policies.
Jamie Olsen
Management Analyst for the DCCS at IHS, with extensive experience in radiology and healthcare management.
Nichole Cottier
Acting Director of the Division of Clinical and Community Services, with a background in tribal public health.
The conference will be held at the Hilton Denver City Center, located at 1701 California St, Denver, Colorado 80202. Attendees can make reservations through the provided hotel reservation link.
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