Mission & Values
MISSION:
To assist Northwest tribes to improve the health status and quality of life of member tribes and Indian people in their delivery of culturally appropriate and holistic health care.
In accomplishing its mission the Board will:
1. Assist tribes in developing their capacity to engage the health problems that are presented.
* Develop epidemiology and research capability to better understand the cause and risk factors associated with death and illness in tribal communities.
* Provide strong support for health promotion/disease prevention efforts through Area-wide campaigns and technical assistance for specific tribal interests.
* Increase involvement in information systems development, support and training.
* Increase involvement in data analysis by examining trends of deaths, disease and illness, health care costs, and unmet need.
2. Provide a forum for the development of unified tribal positions on matters affecting health care to Indian communities.
3. Maintain an effective partnership with the IHS to strengthen and improve the delivery of health services to Indian communities throughout the Northwest.
4. Develop relationships with state offices and other agencies dealing with health matters to assure that tribal interests are taken into account as health policy is formulated.
5. Provide a strong voice on health related issues at the national level.
VALUES:
The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board:
1. Is a tribally driven health organization which respects tribal leadership, recognizes the diverse needs of tribes, is inclusive and equitable, and seeks to promote the unity of Northwest tribes.
2. Acknowledges, respects and values the wisdom of our tribal elders with guiding hope for our future generations in the fulfillment of health and welfare of our people.
3. The Board values consensus decision making and strives to preserve and enhance the health and quality of life equitably for all Northwest tribes.
4. Has dedicated and committed leadership which strongly advocates tribal sovereignty through government-to-government relations.
5. Empowers Indian communities to be physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually healthy.
6. Is a health service organization providing Northwest tribes with influential and effective advocacy acting as a credible resource for health related training and technical assistance, education, information and coordination, and information technology.
