09/27/2023

Center Spotlight: Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

Contact: Olivia Whiting-Tovar (SAVIR Attendee, Native CARS Tribal Injury Prevention Project Coordinator) or Tam Lutz (MCH Programs Director)

Official Name of Organization/Center: Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)

Executive Director: Laura Platero

Organization’s Twitter Handle: @NPAIHB

Year Organization/Center was founded: 1972

City/State where Organization is located: Portland, Oregon

What is something that the city in which your organization/center is located is known for?  

Portland is the “city of roses”.

What is/are the primary injury topics your organization/center addresses?  

The NPAIHB has a wide variety of programs, child passenger safety restraint use, pedestrian safety, suicide prevention and mental health resources, immunizations, and many more. Find more information here: https://www.npaihb.org/.

Please tell us a bit about the injury work that is being done at your organization/center. 

The NPAIHB serves the 43 federally recognized tribes of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The organization’s mission is to eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaskan Natives by supporting NW tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality healthcare. The NPAIHB partners with northwest tribes to address specific tribal community public health concerns, every tribal community has unique concerns.

Are there opportunities in which students or faculty can connect with your organization/center?

The NPAIHB has training and outreach throughout the year with a variety of health programs and campaigns. You can find more information for our training and outreach activities here: https://www.npaihb.org/training/

What is your favorite part about SAVIR?

My favorite part about SAVIR was getting to learn about all the national IVP work being conducted. There was lots of diversity in every presentation I attended, sometimes I get stuck in my routines so learning something new is appreciated. I also liked all the networking opportunities.