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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Letter Regarding Establishment of Medical Facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Health Disparities in the Seminole Nation: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is in response to a request for the establishment of medical facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The Indian Health Service currently does not have facilities in Ardmore but plans to upgrade a clinic in Tishomingo and establish a full-time clinic or hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. The Indian Health Service appreciates Carl Albert's interest and concern for the health of the Indian people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Ada,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Letter Regarding Establishment of Medical Facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma")
![["Chief Edwin Tanyan of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is requesting funding for a health clinic to address Carl Albert severe health problems within their community. The current Community Health Representation Program is limited in providing transportation to the nearest health facility, which is 32 miles away. The Indian Health Service Unit in Shawnee serves a majority of Seminole County residents, but referrals to hospitals are over 100 miles away. The lack of access Carl Albert to adequate health services is a significant issue for the Seminole people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Health Disparities in the Seminole Nation: A Call for Action")
