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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0076
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Seminole Nation Health Program
- Date:
- 1974-03-28
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0070
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Consideration of Seminole Nation Health Care Proposal
- Date:
- 1974-04-22
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States, Community health services
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Establishment of IHS Clinic for Seminole Nation of Oklahoma at Wewoka, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-10-21
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Update on Funding for Seminole Health Clinic
- Date:
- 1974-11-14
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Access to Healthcare in Wewoka: The Wewoka Health Center's Service Area
- Date:
- 1975-05-13
- Creator:
- Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Community health services, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is submitting a proposal regarding the Seminole Nation Health Program to Honorable Carl Albert, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking support for the program. They believe that by contracting these programs, the needs of their Indian people will be met as the current health care facilities are limited. The Chief expresses appreciation for the concern shown towards the problems of the Indian people during their last visit to Washington."]](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_0076_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Seminole Nation Health Program")
![["The document is from Carl Albert to Acting Area Director James A. Clark Jr. of the Indian Health Service, regarding a proposal from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma for health care facilities. Carl Albert supports the proposal and requests careful consideration from Mr. Clark. Carl Albert also offers their assistance if needed."]](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_0070_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Consideration of Seminole Nation Health Care Proposal")
![["Carl Albert is requesting Dr. Emery Johnson to consider including a request for the establishment of an Indian Health Service clinic for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma in the upcoming budgets, highlighting the severe shortage of health care among Indian nations. The request was previously eliminated from the HEW appropriations bill due to budget constraints."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Establishment of IHS Clinic for Seminole Nation of Oklahoma at Wewoka, Oklahoma")
![["The document is informing Chief Tanyan that they have received a reply from Dr. Johnson regarding funding for the Indian Health Service Clinic in Wewoka. Dr. Johnson acknowledges the need for the clinic, and the sender will work to get it authorized in the next fiscal year."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Funding for Seminole Health Clinic")
![["The Wewoka Health Center will provide care to the Indian population in the Wewoka Service Area, reducing the need for them to travel long distances for healthcare. The facility and staffing will allow for good quality ambulatory care within a reasonable driving distance. It is estimated that service will increase after a full year of operation, with various medical services being provided to the population."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Access to Healthcare in Wewoka: The Wewoka Health Center's Service Area")