Discover how data and technology are transforming public health in tribes across the Great Plains. Our guest shares how secure, user-friendly dashboards empower tribal leaders to fight outbreaks like measles and syphilis. He also shares how collaboration and community-driven data are making a real difference in Indigenous health outcomes.

Welcome to the Tribal Epidemiology Centers Podcast. Tribal Epidemiology Centers (commonly referred to as TECs) are housed in organizations that serve American Indian/Alaska Native tribal and urban communities.

Currently, there are 12 Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs) across the US that are focused on improving the health of American Indians and Alaska Natives throughout the United States.

Featured TEC: Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center (GPTEC)

Serving as a liaison between the Great Plains Tribes and the various Health and Human Services divisions, including the Great Plains Area Indian Health Service, GPTLHB works to reduce public health disparities and improve the health and wellness of the American Indian peoples who are members of the 18 Great Plains tribal nations and communities.

Our mission is to improve the wellness of our people by providing quality healthcare, public health services, advocacy, and support in partnership with the tribal-nations of the Great Plains area

Links

Remember that you can always visit TribalEpiCenters.org to learn more about all of the TECs, including career, internships, and other employment opportunities.

You can also visit the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center (GPTEC) website.

TEC Episode #1: The Journey From Data Collection To Reporting, At Great Plains Epidemiology Center

TEC Episode #15: Filling The Gap Between Clinical Health Care & Public Health, At Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center