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Stress & Resilience in the Face of COVID-19 among American Indians in Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center along with Cherokee and Choctaw Nations, are conducting an important research study about health-related behaviors in your community and among American Indian people across Oklahoma. You will be compensated for your time with a $5 Walmart gift card.

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The SPTHB Oklahoma Area Tribal Epidemiology Center remains dedicated to providing public health guidance and technical assistance to the Tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian clinics we serve in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. We remain open and committed to protecting our Native communities. Please, inform us what you and your tribe/tribal organization/urban Indian clinic needs are during this pandemic by clicking the link below for a quick survey.
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In the News

They Asked for PPE and Got Body Bags Instead—She Turned Them Into a Healing Dress
Vogue | February 4, 2021
In March, public health researcher Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) and her colleagues at the Seattle Indian ...
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RADM Weahkee Sends a Farewell Letter to Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders.
https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/triballeaderletters | January 21, 2021
Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic, Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians
https://www.nytimes.com | January 12, 2021
Choctaw Nation Releases Initial COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
www.mcalesternews.com | December 21, 2020
Tribes Eye Program to Address Missing Native Americans
www.startribune.com | December 2, 2020
Number of Oklahoma COVID-19 cases once again breaks 2k in 24 hours
kfor.com | November 12, 2020

From the Blog

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Warrior, Your Health is Important
Making Connections Grant | June 22, 2020
June is Men’s Health Month. Our campaign theme is Let’s Hear It for the Warriors. ...
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Taking Care of Our Warriors from the Inside Out
Making Connections Grant | June 15, 2020
Warriors Breaking the Silence on Their Mental Health
Making Connections Grant | June 8, 2020
Reclaiming a Healthy Warrior Mentality
Making Connections Grant | June 2, 2020
Let’s Hear it for the Warriors
Making Connections Grant | May 29, 2020
Physicians and Healers: A traditional perspective on COVID-19 (Corona Virus)
The Association of American Indian Physicians and Traditional Healers | April 22, 2020

Trainings

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Tribal Oral Health Services During COVID-19
On Demand | December 31, 2021
Course Description This webinar will provide an overview of current dental clinic best practices within ...
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Data Into Action for Tribes: Introduction to Epidemiology
eLearning | December 31, 2021
Tribal Behavioral Health 104: Culture is Prevention
eLearning | December 31, 2021
Grant Writing Workshop
By Request | December 31, 2021
Oral Health and Message Framing
By Request | December 31, 2021
Reconstruction of Positive Indian Male Identity
On Demand | December 31, 2021

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OUR MISSION

The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board is dedicated to serving the tribal nations of the Southern Plains by improving health outcomes for American Indians through partnerships, advocacy, education, and training.

WHO WE SERVE

The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB) serves the 44 federally recognized American Indian Tribes in Kansas (4), Oklahoma (39), and Texas (1) and reach out to urban Indian health centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, and Dallas. The SPTHB serves the largest Indian Health Service (IHS) user-population area in the United States.

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A healthier life is possible by improving access to health services, preventative care, and disease management resources for the Southern Plains Tribal Nations and communities.

Technical Assistance Needed?

The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Tribal Epidemiology Center is proud to offer technical assistance to tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian clinics located in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The technical assistance provided includes, but is not limited to: data collection, data analysis, program planning, program evaluation, surveillance, health priority setting, and grant writing guidance and training.
Your technical assistance request is very important to the SPTHB TEC. Emails will be answered within 1-2 business days of receiving the TA request. Please, do not hesitate to contact SPTHB TEC if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

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  • Is treatment - addressing the problem when it's already present to maintain and improve physical and mental health.

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