What are your needs during this pandemic?

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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To gain a better understanding of the health needs in our Native communities, SPTHB–OKTEC is asking you to complete this secure 5-10-minute Tribal Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (TBRFSS). Click the button below for more info and to complete Survey Phase 2 by Friday, July 31^st, 2020.

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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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Public health

Protects and promotes health
Focus is on population health
Is prevention - finding the root of the problem for preventative and wellness measures so we can encourage, advocate, and educate.

health care

Treats disease and injury
Focus is on individual health
Is treatment - addressing the problem when it's already present to maintain and improve physical and mental health.

SPTHB is located at:
9705 Broadway Ext. Suite 200
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73114
Mailing address:
PO Box 16457
Oklahoma City, OK 73113
Contact SPTHB:
Phone: (405) 652-9200
Fax: (405) 840-7052
Email: info@spthb.org

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