Native Public Health Resilience in Texas - Name of Applicant: Texas Native Health • Mailing Address: 1283 Record Crossing Road, Dallas, Texas 75235 • Contact Name and Title: Omer Tamir, Chief Executive Officer • Phone Number: (214) 941-1050 • Fax Number: (214) 946-4738 • Email: ceo@texasnativehealth.org Proposed Project Title: Native Public Health Resilience in Texas Area(s) served: Dallas-Fort Worth area, Texas Project Summary: In response to enduring health disparities, Texas Native Health (TNH) introduces its Native Public Health Resilience in Texas project, aimed at addressing significant public health disparities faced by urban American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) across 11 counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Since its inception in 1971, TNH has been a cornerstone in blending traditional healing methods with modern medical practices, emerging as a leader in culturally sensitive healthcare. This initiative seeks to dramatically improve oral health outcomes and expand access to comprehensive healthcare services by integrating digital technology and enhancing workforce development. The project will implement three primary goals: (1) significantly expand access to comprehensive dental services, (2) elevate health education and outreach through innovative digital platforms, and (3) cultivate a highly skilled and culturally competent healthcare workforce. Key activities include recruiting essential dental staff to reduce wait times for services, developing and disseminating culturally tailored digital health education to increase health literacy, and providing specialized training for healthcare providers in cultural competency. The expected outcomes are a 50% increase in dental screenings and treatments, a 25% increase in community engagement through digital health platforms, and enhanced staff capability to deliver culturally attuned healthcare services. TNH will employ a robust evaluation framework to track progress towards these outcomes, ensuring a significant and sustainable impact on AI/AN health resilience in urban Texas. Through strategic partnerships and a deep commitment to cultural competence, TNH’s Native Public Health Resilience Initiative represents a scalable, impactful approach to reducing health disparities and improving the well-being of the AI/AN community in North Texas. Eligible Entity: Urban Indian Organization (UIO), as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1603(29) Length of Project Period: 3 years Total Funds Requested: $400,000 (annually)
