Past Events

The IHEART Spring 2026 Virtual Workshop was a two-day convening focused on strengthening the Native health workforce through connection, shared learning, and collaboration. The workshop was held on March 24–25, 2026, and hosted virtually on Zoom.Programming will...

Across healthcare professions, there is stagnant or declining workforce numbers. Healthcare workforce shortages are only projected to worsen, adding burden to areas already facing disproportionate access to healthcare services. Native communities already face...

In March 2025, IHEART members gathered online to exchange insights, resources, and support to achieve our shared goals of enhancing educational pathways for AI/AN students in the health sciences. The objectives of the 2025 virtual summit were to: Create an opportunity...

In September 2024, members of IHEART convened in Salt Lake City, UT, to share resources, build community, and further explore how to integrate Indigenous voices and perspectives in the delivery of healthcare education and workforce development programming. This event...

In May 2024, members of IHEART from across all five regions and the national leadership team convened to share insights and support on our ongoing work to increase educational pathways and improve retention for AI/AN students in the health sciences. The objectives of...