Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Board Epidemiology Center  

Vision: The Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Board Epidemiology Center aims to be the most influential and energetic public health advocate of American Indian/Alaskan Natives in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, dedicated to the principle that all American Indian/Alaskan Native people, regardless of geography, economics or culture, deserve the benefits of quality health care and exceptional health.

Mission: To improve the health of American Indian/Alaskan Natives in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, by providing public health services in epidemiology, data management and analysis, training, health promotion/disease prevention, and research through outreach and creative partnerships.

What Services Does the Epi Center Provide to Tribes?

Epidemiological Services        

Training/Technical Assistance       

Needs Assessment       

Data Analysis       

Curriculum Development       

Cultural Awareness Training       

Tribal Health Survey Development       

Health Assessment Development       

Geographic Information System

Current Projects:

• OMH AI/AN Health Disparities

• Tribal Community Health Profiles Project

• Tribal Epidemiology Center Consortium (TECC)

• Pandemic Influenza Planning Project for Tribes

• Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI)

• Tribal Needs Assessment