The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) was formed in 1972 as a nonprofit tribal advisory organization that represents Northwest tribes on health-related matters and provides health-related technical assistance.

The NPAIHB represents 43 federally recognized tribes in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Tribal governments appoint a delegate to represent them on the Board of Directors of the NPAIHB. Current projects include the Northwest Tribal Cancer Control Project, the Western Tobacco Prevention Project, the Northwest Tribal Recruitment Project, the Women's Health Promotion Program, and the Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center.

NWCPHP activities with NPAIHB

The NPAIHB became an official partner of the Northwest Center and joined the Regional Network Steering Committee in October 2003.

• NWCPHP staff participated in a Tribal Emergency Preparedness Conference in 2004, 2005, and 2006
• Emergency Preparedness needs assessment completed for Oregon tribes, June 30, 2005
• In collaboration with the NPAIHB, NWCPHP completed an Emergency Preparedness assessment for tribes located in Washington, Sept. 2004
• NPAIHB and NWCPHP collaborated in completing an Emergency Preparedness assessment for tribes in Idaho, Oct. 2005

NPAIHB contacts

Vanessa Short Bull
Training & Outreach Coordinator

Other NW Tribal Contacts

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center

Northwest Tribal Health Facilities