Programs
FOCUS AREA
HEALTH TOPIC
SERVICES
CHAP
Community Health Aide Program
Community Health Aide Programs (CHAP) have proven to be a sustainable, effective, and culturally acceptable method for delivering care to Tribal communities.
NOHN
Native Oral Health Network
The Native Oral Health Network (NOHN) is a dedicated group of professionals committed to improving oral health in Native American communities.
OSCTR
Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources
The Oklahoma Shared Clinical and Translational Resources Program helps foster clinical and translational research to meet the health and healthcare needs of American Indian populations in Oklahoma.
SPF-Rx
Strategic Prevention Framework for Rx Drugs
This program helps address one of the nation’s top substance abuse prevention priorities, prescription drug misuse among youth ages 12-17 and adults 18 years and older.
TEC Core
Tribal Epidemiology Center Core
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...
TECPHI
Tribal Epidemiology Centers Public Health Infrastructure
The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB) provides technical assistance services to tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. SPTHB supports public health programs within the tribes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board an Indian Health Service (IHS)?
No, the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board is a 501c 3 non-profit organization independent of Indian Health Services (IHS)
When are your organization’s signature events?
The Tribal Public Health Conference will be April 7–9, 2026 at the OKC Convention Center in Oklahoma City, OK. The SPTHB Training Summit is hosted annually in August (more info TBA).
When was the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board established?
The SPTHB was established in 1972.
What types of jobs are available at the Health Board and TEC?
- Administrative
- Accounting
- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Promotion
- Creative Design
- Marketing
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Questions?
Contact our support team via email at info@spthb.org.
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!
Find Resources
SPTHB offers many resources covering a wide-range of Indian health and are actively adding to our resource library.
Connect With Us
Visit our FAQs page for common questions. For general inquiries, reach out to us via email at info@spthb.org. For more specific assistance, visit our staff directory page.