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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of a Health Center for the Indian Community in Seminole County, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for a New Health Care Clinic in Seminole County, Oklahoma by the Seminole Nation
- Date:
- 1974-05-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Patient Delores Whiteman and the Indian Health Service
- Date:
- 1974-06-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between the Sunby Family and U.S Senator Dewey Bartlett Regarding Medical Bill Assistance
- Date:
- 1974-06-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Nurse Shortages at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1974-06-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Equality and Opportunity: A Concerned Citizen's Letter to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1974-06-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education, Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_122_13_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Action Needed for Indian Health Clinics in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Congressional Budget Appropriations for Health Services and Facilities
- Date:
- 1974-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Summary of Congressional Appropriations for Health Services and Facilities in 1974-1975
- Date:
- 1974-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- HEW Investigation Report and Correspondence Regarding Ada Indian Health Service Hospital
- Date:
- 1974-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States, Community health services
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The Indian Health Service has identified the need for a health center in Seminole County, Oklahoma. However, they are unable to implement the proposed plan due to lack of resources."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Correspondence Regarding the Establishment of a Health Center for the Indian Community in Seminole County, Oklahoma")
![["The Speaker of the Seminole Nation sent a letter to the Director of the Indian Health Service requesting evaluation and advice on a new proposal for establishing a health care clinic in Seminole County, Oklahoma. The proposal was presented by the Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation and meetings have already taken place regarding the matter. The Speaker is seeking feedback on the feasibility and requirements of the plan."]](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_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for a New Health Care Clinic in Seminole County, Oklahoma by the Seminole Nation")
![["The document consists of a series of correspondence regarding Delores Whiteman, a patient who was referred to the Visiting Nurse Association for insulin injections. The agency provided services to Mrs. Whiteman, but there was confusion regarding payment and her status as an inpatient at various Indian hospitals. The documents request assistance in resolving the matter and seeking payment for the services provided."]](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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Patient Delores Whiteman and the Indian Health Service")
![["The document consists of letters exchanged between Mr. and Mrs. Sunby and various government officials regarding medical bills and assistance received. Mr. and Mrs. Sunby express gratitude for the help they received in resolving their case and offer support to Senator Bartlett. The government officials assure continued assistance and request necessary documentation for bill payment."]](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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between the Sunby Family and U.S Senator Dewey Bartlett Regarding Medical Bill Assistance")
![["The document includes a letter from Dr. Henke expressing concern about nurse positions at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, as well as responses from the Indian Health Service and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dr. Henke highlights the nursing shortage and lack of funds to hire personnel, resulting in frustration and inadequate care for patients. The Indian Health Service acknowledges the issue and states they are working to provide quality health care within budget constraints. The Speaker's office assures continued interest in improving the quality of life for American Indians."]](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_16_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Nurse Shortages at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital")
![["The document is from a concerned individual expressing their belief that Indian students are receiving special treatment in education and housing. They question the $2.30 minimum wage paid to Indian students in a vocational technical program and the provision of free housing, food stamps, and healthcare. The writer believes in equal opportunities for all citizens and requests that Indians be treated the same as other taxpaying Americans. The response from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett explains that any special treatment for Indians is due to historical and legal obligations of the Federal government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Equality and Opportunity: A Concerned Citizen's Letter to Senator Bartlett")
![["The document discusses the progress of new Indian Health Clinics in McAlester, Hugo, and Eufaula, Oklahoma. Chief Belvin of the Choctaw Tribe and Dr. Emory Johnson's office are working on getting the clinics constructed and staffed. Mr. Chadwick from Dr. Johnson's office is coordinating with Chief Belvin to expedite the process. Clarke Chapman, a resident of Oklahoma, has written to Congressman Carl Albert urging him to push for the clinics to be operational by June 1974."]](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_122_13_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Out-patient%20Centers,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_122_13_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Action Needed for Indian Health Clinics in Oklahoma")
![["In 1975, Congressional action allocated funding for Indian Health Services and Health Facilities. This included increases for various programs such as Maternal Care, Community Health, Dental programs, and Contract Care. The total action for Indian Health Services and Facilities was $691,000. Funding was also allocated for facility replacements and other related costs."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Congressional Budget Appropriations for Health Services and Facilities")
![["In 1975, Congress took various actions related to health services and facilities, with appropriations totaling in the millions of dollars. This included funding for health services, health facilities, specific health programs, and Indian Health Services. Increases were made in funding for health clinics and other health-related programs, with some funds being reallocated to different accounts."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Summary of Congressional Appropriations for Health Services and Facilities in 1974-1975")
![["A copy of a document regarding the Indian Health Service at Ada hospital was sent to Governor James of Chickasaw on September 5, 1974."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "HEW Investigation Report and Correspondence Regarding Ada Indian Health Service Hospital")