Indigenous communities have long embraced a holistic understanding of wellness that weaves together spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Yet many Indigenous people continue to face uneven health outcomes and longstanding barriers to care. Integrated care offers a meaningful path forward, especially when it is culturally grounded, community-driven, and aligned with Tribal values and healing traditions.

Join us for a dynamic conversation on how Tribal Nations are advancing integrated behavioral and primary care in ways that honor Indigenous knowledge and support sovereignty in health systems. You’ll hear real-world examples from the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, Cherokee Indian Hospital’s Analenisgi Behavioral Health Program, and other Tribal health programs across the country, and leave with actionable insights to bring back to your organization.

Webinar Objectives:

1. Explore models of health care integration
2. Examine considerations for integrated care in Tribal communities
3. Identify challenges of implementing integrated care
4. Outline recommendations for implementing integrated care in Tribal Communities

Speakers:

• Freida Saylor, DSW, LCSW, LCAS, Director of Behavioral Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Cherokee Indian Hospital
• Michael Toedt, MD, FAAFP, FACHDM, RDML, USPHS, (Retired), CEO and Founder, Toedt Health Solutions, LLC
• Tara Larson, MA.Ed, Ed.S, Managing Principal, CCR Consulting, Inc.

Facilitator:

Shannon Lea, MPH, Senior Program Manager, PCDC

Date/Time:

June 25, 2026, at 1 PM ET