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

We're diving into the power of culturally adapted health tools and real-time dashboards improving lives in Indigenous communities. You'll hear how tribal communities are leading their own health solutions with data, compassion, and resilience.

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: California Tribal Epidemiology Center (CTEC)

The California Tribal Epidemiology Center (CTEC), housed within the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. (CRIHB), was established in 2005 to assist in collecting and interpreting health information for American Indian Alaska Natives in California. CTEC receives core funding from the Indian Health Service and operates on other grants and contracts to provide a full complement of staff. Our mission is to work directly with tribes and tribal health programs to monitor the health status of Indian people in California, and develop effective public health services that respect cultural values and traditions of our communities.

Mission:

Our mission is to improve American Indian health in California to the highest level by engaging American Indian communities in collecting and interpreting health information to establish health priorities, monitor health status, and develop effective public health services that respect cultural values and traditions of the communities. CTEC has Data Sharing Agreements with 23 tribal health programs that serve 84 tribes throughout California. CTEC services are available to all tribes in California.

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 California Tribal Epidemiology Center website.

TEC Episode #3: A Journey Of Service To Tribes And Tribal Organizations, At California Tribal Epidemiology Center

TEC Episode #13 Respecting Cultural Values And Traditions, At California Tribal Epidemiology Center

In this episode, we'll explore the interconnectedness of traditional cultural roots, innovation, and modern solutions. You'll hear how rest, resilience, and unity are the real medicines for tribal communities.

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: United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET)

Established in 1969, the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is a non-profit, inter-Tribal organization serving thirty-three (33) federally recognized Tribal Nations from the Northeastern Woodlands to the Everglades and across the Gulf of Mexico. USET is dedicated to enhancing the development of Tribal Nations, improving the capabilities of Tribal governments, and improving the quality of life for Indian people through a variety of technical and supportive programmatic services.

Mission:

United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the development of federally recognized Indian Tribes, to improving the capabilities of Tribal governments, and assisting the USET Members and their governments in dealing effectively with public policy issues and in serving the broad needs of Indian people.

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 United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Tribal Epidemiology Center website.

TEC Episode #12: United South And Eastern Tribes