PHEC 176: Interview With Forrest Lester & Delores Becenti, Navajo Epidemiology Center

You’re about to meet Forrest Lester and Delores Becenti, with the Navajo Epidemiology Center.

The Navajo Epidemiology Center (NEC) was established in 2005 to manage Navajo Nation’s public health information systems, investigate diseases and injuries of concern, provide data and reports to effectively manage health programs, respond to public health emergencies, and coordinate these activities with other public health authorities.

Navajo Epidemiology Center, is just one of 12 partner Tribal Epidemiology Centers.