Section 1 Overview

Section 1: SPTHB Mission

Who We Are

The Southern Plains Tribal Health Board (SPTHB) is a non-profit organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Health Board was established in 1972 to provide a unified voice on tribal public

Our Core Values

Our values are rooted in our Native American origins, our shared culture of courage and perseverance in the face of homeland removal and suffering, and our clear focus on transformation through tribal community empowerment. They are:

Servant Leadership

We lead with others in mind. We value everyone’s contributions and regularly seek out opinions. We intentionally cultivate trust and collaboration. We set positive examples and invest in others so that they can follow the roles of leadership.

Accountability

We stay accountable to our tribal nations by making sure our actions mirror our mission, vision, and values. We listen, learn, act, and repeat to strengthen our role within our tribal nations.

Respect

We treat others as we expect to be treated. We embrace each individual’s unique talents and respect diverse life and work styles. We operate in a spirit of cooperation, collaboration, and inclusiveness.

Innovation

We anticipate change and acknowledge forward-thinking solutions to overcome problems. We believe in the power of great ideas and that these ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at anytime.

Excellence

We act promptly, enthusiastically, and professionally so people are WOW-ed by their interactions with us. We work with enthusiasm and are driven to surpass what has already been achieved. We use data and feedback to guide our course.

Integrity

We do the right thing. We conduct our business in accordance with the highest standards of professional behavior and ethics.