1. Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic Date: 1976-01-22 Creator: Boren, David, 1941-2025 Policy Area: Health Names: Shawnee Nation, Potawatomi Tribe Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document from Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman-Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, addresses the poor conditions and service at the Indian Health Service Clinic in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Peltier describes the filthy state of the clinic, lack of cleanliness, lack of janitorial services, and issues with appointment scheduling and referral services. Peltier requests assistance from Congressman Tom Steed and Speaker Carl Albert to address and improve the situation at the clinic."]](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_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic")