The Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) is a Tribal Epidemiology Center based in Seattle that supports Urban Indian Organizations and urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities through public health research, data analysis, disease prevention initiatives, and culturally grounded health programs. UIHI works to strengthen health systems and advance health equity for Indigenous people living in urban areas ([ihs.gov](https://www.ihs.gov/urban/urban-indian-organizations/regional-national-tribal/?utm_source=openai)).
UIHI focuses on public health policy affecting Urban Indian health systems, including chronic disease prevention, epidemiology, health data equity, culturally appropriate care, and federal Indian Health Service funding under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ([uihi.org](https://www.uihi.org/projects/community-grants-program/?utm_source=openai)).
UIHI receives federal funding and cooperative agreements, including support from the Indian Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for chronic disease prevention and public health initiatives ([uihi.org](https://www.uihi.org/urban-indian-health/about-urban-indian-health-organizations/?utm_source=openai)).
Urban Indian Health Institute is affiliated with Urban Indian Organizations nationwide and operates as a Tribal Epidemiology Center within the Urban Indian health network ([ihs.gov](https://www.ihs.gov/urban/urban-indian-organizations/regional-national-tribal/?utm_source=openai)).
Non-profit tribal epidemiology center
