February 2, 2022
Rosebud Tribal Citizen to Lead Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center
RAPID CITY –A citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Nation has been named the Sr. Director of the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center. Tinka Duran, a 14-year Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board (GPTLHB) employee, has been chosen to lead the ...
January 24, 2022
Tribes to Assume Control of all Tribal Healthcare in Pennington County
RAPID CITY –For the first time in history, healthcare for tribal citizens living in Pennington County will be 100% controlled by tribal nations, not the federal government, beginning February 26, 2022. On February 26, the Indian Health Service will officially ...
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January 13, 2022
New App Gives Youth Access to Mental Health Resources
RAPID CITY –A newly created mobile app from the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board and the Oyate Health Center will give young people access to mental health professionals on a mobile device. The Covid-19 Pandemic has created many obstacles ...
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January 4, 2022
Oyate Health To Only Test IHS Eligible Patients
In a proactive attempt to navigate a national shortage of COVID-19 testing supplies, the Oyate Health Center will only test patients who are symptomatic and eligible for Indian Health Service care, it announced Tuesday. The Oyate Health Center was one ...
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January 4, 2022
RAPID CITY – The Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board and the Oyate Health Center are celebrating the successes of its Connecting With Our Youth Program during the month of December. Connecting With Our Youth “Teca Kici Okijupi” (CWOY) is ...
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December 13, 2021
Oyate Health Center to Host Equine Therapy Event During LNI
RAPID CITY: The Oyate Health Center and the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board have invested heavily into expanding behavioral health services for tribal-citizens living in Rapid City. During the Lakota Nation Invitational in Rapid City, the organization will host ...
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October 22, 2021
Fill Out a Survey To Win a $500 Bugout Bag
Part of the mission of the We Are Warriors Emergency Operation Center is to help improve disaster readiness in tribal-nations across the Great Plains region. To help advance that goal, the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board and We Are ...
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October 14, 2021
The Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board is committed to improving health outcomes in Indian Country. Through advocacy, public health education, direct care, and epidemiological support we provide tribal nations and tribal citizens the tools they need to improve the ...
October 5, 2021
Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board
Improving Health Outcomes Across the Great Plains The Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board is committed to improving health outcomes in Indian Country. Through advocacy, public health education, direct care, and epidemiological support we provide tribal nations and tribal citizens ...
September 27, 2021
Pfizer Boosters Available at OHC
RAPID CITY –The Oyate Health Center announced today that Pfizer booster vaccines are available by appointment for its patients at both its locations in Rapid City. Who is eligible for a booster? All individuals who are at least 65 years ...
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