Abigail Echo-Hawk Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington

Chief Research Officer at the Seattle Indian Health Board and Director of the Urban Indian Health Institute

Seattle, Washington

The mission of the UIHI is to support the health and well-being of urban Indian communities through information, scientific inquiry and technology.The UIHI was established as a Division of the Seattle Indian Health Board, a community health center for urban American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). The UIHI is one of 12 tribal epidemiology centers (TECs) funded by the Indian Health Service (IHS). While the other 11 TECs work with tribes regionally, the UIHI focuses on the nationwide urban AI/AN population. As a crucial component of the health care resources for all AI/ANs, tribal epidemiology centers are responsible for:Managing public health information systemsInvestigating diseases of concernManaging disease prevention and control programsCommunicating vital health information and resourcesResponding to public health emergenciesCoordinating these activities with other public health authoritiesThe UIHI assists Urban Indian Health Organizations (UIHOs), which are private, non-profit, corporations that serve AI/AN people in select cities with a range of health and social services, from outreach and referral to full ambulatory care. UIHOs are a network of 33 independent health agencies funded in part under Subtitle IV of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (formerly Title V) and receive limited grants and contracts from the federal Indian Health Service (IHS). UIHOs are located in 19 states supporting individuals in approximately 100 U.S. counties, in which over 1.2 million AI/ANs reside, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. UIHOs provide traditional health care services, cultural activities and a culturally-appropriate place for urban AI/ANs to receive health care. UIHI staff work on multiple, ongoing research projects to benefit urban American Indian/Alaska Natives.

Seattle And Spokane, Wa

As the Co-Director of one of the largest research organizations working in Indian country, she works with American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to engage them in health disparities research and with health researchers to ensure research is done in a manner that respects tribal sovereignty and is culturally appropriate. Specializing in facilitating cross cultural partnerships, Ms Echo-Hawk has been an integral part of establishing health research projects and public health initiatives with rural and urban tribal communities across the United States. Her work embodies respect for Native culture, knowledge of community’s needs, pursuit of excellence in providing opportunities and deliverables, and willingness to work in true partnership with communities.

Works with American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to identify health and research priorities, as part of this assists the tribes in creating policies and tribal codes that regulate research being conducted on their land.

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