TEC Core
- FOCUS AREAS Communicable Disease Prevention, Data and Epidemiology, Healthy Women, Youth, & Babies, Training & Education
TEC Core Program Overview
The primary functions of the Core programs are the 10 essential public health domains. Some specific programmatic work is epidemiology & biostatistics, evaluation, maternal and child health, sexual and reproduction health, and emergency management planning. Each activity done by the Tribal Epidemiology Center (TEC) Core will correspond to one of the seven core functions of the TEC’s, as designated in the 1992 Indian Health Care Act. The seven functions are
- Collecting data and monitoring health.
- Evaluating data and health care delivery systems.
- Identifying health priorities.
- Making recommendations for health service needs.
- Making recommendations for improving health care delivery systems.
- Providing epidemiologic and other technical assistance.
- Providing disease surveillance.
Projects & Initiatives
TEC Core Evaluation
TEC Core Evaluation provides evaluation and assessment technical assistance, education, and support to tribal organizations in the service area and internally to SPTHB programs.
TEC Core Epidemiology & Biostatistics
TEC Core Epidemiology & Biostatistics supports and improves public health outcomes with Tribes, by providing technical assistance, analysis, and rigor surrounding data to inform Tribal leaders and their decisions.
Congenital Syphilis Supplement (STI-MCH Projects)
STI-MCH focuses on providing communities with STI education materials, syphilis trainings, Tribal outreach, and STI testing in communities.
Emergency Preparedness Program
Improve capacity and awareness of Tribal governments to respond to emergencies, including pandemics, fires, tornados, and other natural disasters and emergencies.
TEC Core Special Projects
TEC Core Special Projects provides services and resources for topics that do not fall under the coverage of other programs.
Services Offered
Partnerships
Partnerships in projects are always welcome. Our projects and programs are always looking for community champions to help reach those who would normally be out of SPTHB’s regular circles. If you, or someone you know, would like to be part of one of these projects or needs support for your own projects, please reach out directly to staff at “Our Staff” page or request technical assistance with a description of your interests.
Materials available on request, including but not limited to, flyers, booklets, stickers, and videos related to vaccines, sexual health, maternal child health, etc.
Our goal is to support community. If you do not see a direct fit with your request or question, please submit and we will work to support you.
Featured
Resources
TEC Core Program Staff
Public Health Specialist
Evaluator I
Emergency Preparedness & Response Program Coordinator
Evaluator
Deputy Director
Epidemiologist II
Evaluator I
Program Coordinator
Evaluator - I
Epidemiologist
Biostatistician
Epidemiologist
Evaluator II
Program Coordinator
Public Health Specialist
Careers With SPTHB
We provide excellent compensation and benefits, a work-life balance focused schedule, and a diverse and innovative work environment. Come grow with us!
Meet Our Staff
Learn more about the leaders, advisors, evaluators, and advocates who maintain an unwavering focus on improving health outcomes for tribal nations and communities in KS, OK, and TX.
Programs & Projects
We provide public health services in epidemiology, data management, data analysis, training, health promotion/disease prevention, and research through outreach and creative partnerships.