Direct Service Tribes

August 16-18, 2011

Gaylord Opryland Resort
and Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615-889-1000

The Direct Service Tribes (DST) Advisory Committee invites you to attend the 8th Annual DST National Meeting on August 16-18, 2011 in Nashville, TN. Join as Direct Service Tribal leaders and federal health care officials convene to discuss today's direct health care delivery system.

This three day meeting focuses on top issues in Indian health including the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, partnerships and resources that benefit DST and best practices for health, wellness and organizational activities. Breakout sessions will be held on Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, Contract Health Services, Revenue Generation and more.

There is no registration fee to attend this meeting but pre-registration is preferred to ensure attendees receive all pre-packaged meeting meetings. Online registration is available through August 2. Click here to register, or follow the "Register Here" link at the top of the page.

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Special group rates have been reserved at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Group rates are available from August 13, 2011, to August 20th, 2011.

You may make your room reservation by calling Gaylord Opryland's reservations at 1-888-777-6779 and referencing the group name "Direct Service Tribes" or the group code "DST11".

Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615-889-1000

If you have questions regarding the meeting logistics, please contact Ms. Dorothy Vandeputte, Executive Services International Travel, is available to answer any questions you may have and can be reached at (240) 744-7052 or by e-mail to dorothyv@esi-dc.com.

NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 8, 2011

This is the second year of the DST Recognition and Appreciation Awards. The DST Advisory Committee encourages all DST stakeholders to nominate health advocates within your Areas. Additional information including nomination announcement, criteria and forms can be found at the following link: http://www.cvent.com/events/2011-ihs-dst-national-meeting/

If you or your organization would like to co-sponsor part of the meeting or exhibit program materials or arts and crafts, contact Ms. Elaine Dado, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, at (503) 416-3268 or by email to EDado@npaihb.org.

If you would like more information regarding the Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee, contact Ms. Felicia Roach in the Office of Direct Service and Contracting Tribes, Indian Health Service, at (301) 443-1104 or by email to Felicia.Roach@ihs.gov.