1. Addressing Health Disparities in the Seminole Nation: A Call for Action 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)
![["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")