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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Controversy Over Lowered Blood Quantum Eligibility Criteria for Indian Health Services: Correspondence between Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1977-09-30
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Blood Quantum Requirements for Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1977-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Eligibility for Indian Health Services in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1977-10-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Resolving Access Issues at White Eagle Indian Free Clinic: A Senatorial Intervention
- Date:
- 1977-10-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- https://hdl.handle.net/10524/82498
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Spark M. Matsunaga Papers
- Title:
- Address before the national convention of the Association of Schools of Public Health and the American Public Health Association: Leadership in the health professions: A new role of advocacy for the Association of Schools of Public Health
- Date:
- 10/31/77
- Creator:
- Matsunaga, Spark M., 1916-1990
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding New Requirement for Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1977-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Discussion on Improving Indian Health Care Facilities in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1977-12-12
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry, Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f02_0082
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Holding Down Hospital Bills press release
- Date:
- 1978
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- am4118_bic1_f02_0057
- Contributing Institution:
- West Virginia University Libraries, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
- Collection:
- Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II papers
- Title:
- Rahall to Participate in Veteran Health Care Problems Hearings press release
- Date:
- 1978 January 10
- Creator:
- Rahall, Nick J., 1949-
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Health
- Names:
- Randolph, Jennings, 1902-1998
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- https://hdl.handle.net/10524/82512
- Contributing Institution:
- Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library, Honolulu, HI
- Collection:
- Senator Spark M. Matsunaga Papers
- Title:
- Address before the Hawaiʻi Medical Political Action Committee: Improving our health care system
- Date:
- 01/14/78
- Creator:
- Matsunaga, Spark M., 1916-1990
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document discusses the decision by the Five Civilized Tribes of Eastern Oklahoma to lower the blood quantum eligibility criteria for Indian health care services. The letter from Senator Dewey Bartlett expresses concern about the impact of this decision on other tribes in the state and requests a report on the reasoning behind the decision. The letter from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer explains that blood quantum is not a legal reason for denying service, but is a self-imposed criteria by the tribes. The report from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare provides information on the criteria change and the availability of health services at Indian Health Service facilities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Controversy Over Lowered Blood Quantum Eligibility Criteria for Indian Health Services: Correspondence between Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["The letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Dr. Emery Johnson of the Indian Health Service in 1977 addresses concerns from Indian tribes in Oklahoma about the blood quantum requirement for Indian health care services. The Indian Health Service does not use blood quantum to determine eligibility, but tribes may use it to determine membership. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes requested a lower blood quantum requirement for health care services, which the Indian Health Service is studying. The letter also discusses the need for changes in blood quantum requirements to be of general applicability, not just for health services. The Indian Health Service aims to provide quality care within fiscal limitations."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Dewey+F.+Bartlett+Collection/Subject,+1946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Health,+1973+Feb.+-+1978+Sep.,+1973-1978_2-32-10/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Blood Quantum Requirements for Indian Health Services")
![["Mrs. Rosa Stevenson inquired about why her family is not able to receive hospital care at the Indian hospital in Lawton. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett responded by contacting Mr. John W. Davis to address her concerns. Mr. Davis informed Mrs. Stevenson that she must present herself to the facility in Lawton and provide documents proving her eligibility for the Indian Health Service program. If determined eligible, she and her family will receive medical services."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0011.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Eligibility for Indian Health Services in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is from a woman named S. Brooks inquiring about why she and her family were unable to receive medical care at the White Eagle Indian Free Clinic. The letter is being forwarded to Mr. John W. Davis, Area Director of the Oklahoma City Indian Health Service Area Office, for further investigation and resolution. Brooks explains that her family was turned away from the clinic and had to seek medical treatment elsewhere, incurring costs. She questions why they were denied care as American-born Indians."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0010.jpg "Resolving Access Issues at White Eagle Indian Free Clinic: A Senatorial Intervention")
![[""]](/thumb/10524_82498.jpg "Address before the national convention of the Association of Schools of Public Health and the American Public Health Association: Leadership in the health professions: A new role of advocacy for the Association of Schools of Public Health")
![["Ann Heller, an Indian Counselor for Indian Pupil Education in Tulsa, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressing concern about a policy that requires Indians to possess certificates of Indian blood in order to receive services at Indian Health Service facilities. She explained that many Indian people do not have these certificates and are unable to obtain them due to backlogs and lack of birth certificates for ancestors. She requested that Senator Bartlett make a formal inquiry and investigation into the issue to help alleviate the suffering of Indian people. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging the letter and stating that he would look into the matter with the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding New Requirement for Indian Health Services")
![["The memorandum discusses the issue of blood quantum requirements for Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma, particularly for the Five Tribes. It mentions a proposal for new health care facilities in Tahlequah and surrounding areas, with funding options and plans to address the health care needs of the Indian communities in eastern Oklahoma. It also discusses the legal requirements for admission to Indian Health Service facilities and the need for community-based health services. The memo indicates ongoing discussions with Senator Bellmon and plans for future updates on the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Discussion on Improving Indian Health Care Facilities in Oklahoma")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f02_0082.jpg "Holding Down Hospital Bills press release")
![[""]](https://mcppc.lib.wvu.edu/thumbs/am4118_bic1_f02_0057.jpg "Rahall to Participate in Veteran Health Care Problems Hearings press release")
![[""]](/thumb/10524_82512.jpg "Address before the Hawaiʻi Medical Political Action Committee: Improving our health care system")