No, the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board is a 501c 3 non-profit organization independent of Indian Health Services (IHS)

We serve the 43 federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas

SPTHB provides a variety of services to tribes, Area Health Boards, Tribal organizations, federal agencies, and private foundations, including:

• Advocacy
• Policy Formation and Analysis
• Legislative and Regulatory Tracking
• Direct and Timely Communication with Tribes
• Research on Indian Health Issues
• Program Development and Assessment
• Training and Technical Assistance Programs
• Project Management

SPTHB board of director’s meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every quarter.

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Tribal Epidemiology Center

What does the tribal epidemiology center do?

The tribal epidemiology center is a department with in the SPTHB they provide services like:

• Research on Indian Health Issues
• Program Development and Assessment
• Training and Technical Assistance Programs
• Project Management

The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health.

SPTHB and TEC is supported by grants, indirect cost, tribal dues, and donations.

A representative and alternate from the 12 service units within the Oklahoma Service Area.  (Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas)

Administrative

Accounting

Epidemiologist

Public Health Promotion

Creative Design

Marketing

501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation that strives to increase access to quality health care and wellness services and produce positive health care outcomes for urban American Indians living in urban areas

Are contractors of the Indian Health Service to provide culturally sensitive health and wellness services from talented and devoted providers. From pediatric and prenatal care to family medicine, services not only included basic medical care, but also dental, optometry, behavioral health services, fitness, nutrition and other family programs.

Stands for IHS run facilities, Tribal run facilities, and Urban Clinics

The SPTHB serves the 43 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Kansas, Oklahoma, & Texas.

Over our 45 years in existence, the SPTHB/OKTEC has given over $80 Million Dollars in grant funding to our Tribal Nations in KS, OK, & TX.

The SPTHB/OKTEC is currently giving back$25.6 Million Dollars in grant funding to 37 of the 43 Tribal Nations we serve in KS, OK, & TX.

American Indian Health Fund

Epidemiological Services

Training/Technical Assistance

Needs Assessment

Survey Assistance

Surveillance &Data Analysis

Curriculum Development

Cultural Awareness Training

Tribal Health Survey Development

Health Assessment Development

Geographic Information System

The SPTHB was established in 1972.

By Congressional Mandate, we were established in 2005.

We partner with AI/AN Tribes, Tribal & Urban Organizations, IHS, State and Federal agencies, health care organizations, academic institutions, as well as non-profits.

There are 12 Tribal Epidemiology Centers throughout the U.S.

The OKTEC has recruited over 20 interns from around the world, working and learning about American Indian Public Health.