The mission of the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (The EpiCenter) is to collaborate with Northwest American Indian Tribes to provide health-related research, surveillance, training and technical assistance to improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaskan Natives (AI/ANs).
Tribal health research and surveillance priorities are identified by NPAIHB delegates on an annual basis. The EpiCenter’s current goals include: Assisting communities in implementing disease surveillance systems and identifying health status priorities. Providing health specific data and community health profiles for Tribal communities. Conducting tribal health research and program evaluation. Partnering with tribal, state, and federal agencies to improve the quality and accuracy of AI/AN health data.