Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs)
Description
Work to improve the health and well-being of AI/AN populations through a variety of activities that include managing public health information systems, investigating diseases of concern, overseeing disease prevention and control programs, responding to public health emergencies, and coordinating these activities with other public health authorities. Supported by a partnership between the Indian Health Service (IHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute of Health (NIH), and Office of Minority Health (OMH).
Tagged as
Conducting Research, Needs Assessments, and Evaluations ยท Tribal Health
Related Content
Resources (3)
- Best Practices in American Indian & Alaska Native Public Health, 2013, view details
- Oral Health Surveillance among American Indians and Alaska Natives in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah 2013-2018, 05/2020, view details
- Tribal Epidemiology Centers Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI) Program Year 1 Progress Report: Addressing Public Health in Indian Country, 12/2024, view details