Native American Center for Health Professions

10/12/2026

The Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP) is pleased to announce our first lecture of the academic year, Arlene Brown, Founder and CEO of Crossroads Recovery Center (Bishop Paiute Tribe). This lecture series is sponsored by the Indians into Medicine (INMED), Indian Health Service grant.

The Role of Community in Recovery: Reclaiming Indigenous Healing, Connection, and Hope

What if the most powerful pathway to recovery begins not in a clinical setting, but within the community itself? Drawing from lived experience and her groundbreaking work building Indigenous-led recovery services in rural California, Arlene Brown explores how culture, connection, and community can transform the way we approach addiction and healing. Bridging Indigenous knowledge, Western medicine, and harm reduction, this lecture challenges future healthcare professionals to look beyond traditional treatment models, confront stigma, and recognize the power of Indigenous self-determination in creating meaningful pathways to recovery. At its heart is a powerful message: Healing is more than treatment—it is about restoring identity, belonging, and hope.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
11:30 am-1:00 pm CST
Room 1335 Health Sciences Learning Center
In-Person and Virtual Lecture
Q & A to follow

For in-person registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdljVMmiRpwVNj037C4QFUNr2CHz-8l6vFEdZfmW3Il4fJCnw/viewform

For virtual registration:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IfkrN-HTSJG013roxw4pcw #/registration

We hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

Want to learn more about UW-Madison's Master of Public Health Program? Connect with Associate Director Sweta and MPH Staff on October 22nd at 2:00 pm CST to ask questions as you prepare your application materials.

Join us to learn more about UW Madison's Master of Public Health Program! Connect with Associate Director Sweta and MPH Staff to ask questions as you prepare your application materials.

10/06/2026

The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center in Milwaukee is hiring!

Job openings include:
Child and Family Therapist
Clinical Psychologist
Primary Care Physician
Registered Nurse

See https://gliihc.net/about/careers/ for a complete list of openings and details.

Careers Start a rewarding career with the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center! Please complete a job application and submit cover letter with resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need assistance with applying for a position contact Tanz Robertson at [email protected] or....

10/05/2026

Check out this awesome opportunity! Join the Healers Community Circle.

For more information: https://wearehealers.org/hcc

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2027 Applications for the Healers Community Circle! 👏🏽💜

The Healers Community Circle Program by We Are Healers is a unique opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit community of Native students who are passionate about health professions. This program brings together future Healers in a deeply relational space that emphasizes mentorship, peer support, and collaborative learning. 👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️🩻

In this 12-month grant period, We Are Healers will offer up to 15 Healers Community Circle opportunities for Native students on their path toward a health profession. 🩺

Need support navigating the application process? We’re here to help—connect with us at mailto:[email protected] 

Full eligibility requirements for this opportunity and application form are available via the link in our bio. 🤓

09/30/2026

Join the American Cancer Society on October 6th at 1:00 pm CST for the second webinar of the series: Closing the Cancer Screening Gap that will focus on Breast Cancer.

Additional details:

What It Is: Closing the Cancer Screening Gap: A Virtual Series for Community Health Workers

Who Should Participate: CHWs working in community health centers, tribal health centers, or nonprofit community-based organizations

Why Participate:
Community Health Workers play a critical role in advancing health education, building trust, and connecting communities to preventive services. This free virtual series provides practical, up-to-date information on cancer prevention and screening, along with tools and resources that can support your work in the community. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts, stay current on evolving recommendations and best practices, and connect with fellow CHWs from across the region.

What to Expect:
Across five interactive sessions, participants will explore prostate, breast, lung, cervical/HPV, and colorectal cancer screening and prevention. Topics include current screening recommendations, barriers and disparities that impact screening, available resources, and real-world examples of CHW engagement in cancer prevention and early detection efforts.

To register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TobJQjMlSmCb0zpBC0hQnQ #/registration

09/28/2026

Earlier this month NACHP attended the Association of American Indian Physicians 54th Annual Meeting & Health Conference in Oklahoma City. Such a great gathering of American Indian and Alaska Native physicians, healthcare professionals, students, and community leaders from across the country!

09/25/2026

We are so back! We were able to make our own tea bags to take home this week at our Crafternoon.
Dates for this semester's Crafternoons can be found here:
https://nachp.med.wisc.edu/events/

Stop in the suite if you're working on a project, want to learn something new, or just come hangout!

09/23/2026

We see some familiar faces who will be speaking at this year's Seven Generations Inter-Tribal Leadership Summit!

To register:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/collegeofthemenomineenation/event/2026sevengens/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv1_a1demo0jrd7d9f&fbclid=IwY2xjawUgvspwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU9OTGdDVkRZTUtSZUt1Q3lzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLHBGWYLuCOSykbYuvnC0XjIZLWcDRfC-DWJ8BZCpx1vpPgsT7ZMM9C9DoX4_aem_FTbeHz8GcMrc3Co-KdG9zA

09/18/2026

The 2nd Annual Every Child Matters Healing Walk will be held on September 30th at 12:00 pm at Library Mall. All are invited to gather to honor the children who never returned home and the communities still healing.

Please wear orange or cultural attire to show your support. Activities and reflections to follow.

09/15/2026

Happening tomorrow! Join Native Nations UW, Indigenous Student Center, and Cooweeja on September 16th from 5:30-7:00 pm for an evening of community building to kick off the new academic year. All members of the UW-Madison community are welcome - students, staff, faculty, and alumni. The event will take place at Carson Gulley.

RSVP link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjz4W-PAbt04dLJeMqyb_MFNbqKo1zKwd1-eUZF985nFJ24A/viewform