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October 8, 2021

Training and Education Department

The Great Plains Tribal Leader’s Health Board (GPTLHB) provides key advocacy for its constituents in order for them to have access to the highest quality, most comprehensive, and up-to-date health resources available in the areas of research, education, assistance, prevention,

October 8, 2021

Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center

The Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center (GPTEC) is one of 12 epidemiology centers across the nation funded by the Indian Health Service Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention. GPTEC’s mission is to provide leadership, technical assistance, support, and advocacy to

October 7, 2021

Maternal & Child Health Department

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Department is committed to serving the needs of mothers, children, and fathers in the Great Plains region. The Department’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of American Indian families in Great Plains

October 7, 2021

Health Promotion and Prevention Department

The Health Promotion Programs (HPP) provide funding, training, technical assistance and/or resources to Great Plains Area tribes and tribal entities to reduce the prevalence of obesity, commercial tobacco use, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke in their communities.  Disease Prevention Programs (DPP)

October 7, 2021

Departments

The Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board host a variety of programs from across the public health spectrum. Each of our programs works to improve the health outcomes of tribal citizens across the Great Plains region. Each of our departments