Annual Tribal CHR Summit X

This Annual CHR Summit will:

• Provide skills and training to help support CHRs to expand professionalism and collaboration
• Recognize and celebrate positive impacts CHRs make in American Indian Communities
• Connect valuable information and resources regarding CHR Policy Development, Integration, and Sustainability

Draft CHR Summit X Agenda

The CHR Summit planning committee is accepting nominations for the following awards:

Outstanding CHR of the Year

CHR Program of the Year

CHR Ally Award

Preeo Johnson Leadership Award

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026

🕗 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Session 1 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (limited to 30 CHRs)

Session 2 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM (limited to 30 CHRs)

Session 3 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (limited to 30 CHRs)

Banner Health Plans' team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES), and Registered Dietitians (RDs) will provide hands-on competency training for Community Health Representatives (CHRs). Participants will learn essential skills to support individuals living with diabetes and other chronic conditions, including proper use of a glucometer, application of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), accurate blood pressure cuff placement and measurement, and diabetes foot checks. Through demonstration and practice, CHRs will gain practical skills to promote health education, early identification of concerns, and improved community health outcomes.

📅 Monday & Tuesday, October 26-28, 2026

🕗 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

📍Venue8600

8600 E Anderson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Parking: Free on-site parking

Registration:

$0.00 Az CHRs Complementary Registration (Limited to 125 Arizona CHRs)

$150.00 Early Bird Registration (Ends August 31, 2026)

$175.00 General Admission (Ends October 17, 2026)

$200.00 Native Time Registration (October 18 - 27, 2026)

Space is limited to 225. Registration closes October 27, 2026.

Rooms are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The closest hotel, (at just 2 minutes!), to Venue8600, is the Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North-Perimeter Center. We have a rate agreement with this property and reservations may be made through this booking link: Hilton Garden Inn - Venue 8600

At just 10 minutes away is Aiden Scottsdale, reservations may be made through this booking link: Aiden-Venue8600

At 12 minutes away is the Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch. We have a rate agreement with this property, and reservations may be made through this booking link:

Join us in continuing our efforts to strengthen the Arizon tribal Community Health Representative workforce.