The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will host a virtual Tribal Consultation to help inform the expansion of the Strong Heart Study (SHS) research program. Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders are invited to participate in this timely discussion. Input will help ensure that the next phase of the SHS program meets the needs and represents the inputs of the community.

• Who: Tribal Leaders, Urban Indian Organization Leaders, and their designees are encouraged to participate. The general public is welcome to attend and listen in. 
• Additional Materials: Learn more about SHS and view background materials.
• Comments: NHLBI welcomes written comments in addition to or in lieu of verbal feedback. Please submit comments to NIHTribalConsultation@nih.gov by June 22, 2026