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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Congressional Funding for Seminole Nation Health Clinic in 1974
- Date:
- 1974-06-21
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry, Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Seminole Indians
- 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_123_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Establishment of a United States Public Health Clinic for Indians in Ardmore, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-07-11
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, 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_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Proposed Site Change for IHS Hospital in Ada
- Date:
- 1974-08-08
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Support for Indian Health Facility in Ada: Call for Funding in FY 76 Budget
- Date:
- 1974-08-14
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Budget Recommendations and Challenges in Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1974-08-21
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
- Topic:
- Community health services, Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The BIA has been contacted by the Seminole Nation Chief about funding for a health clinic in Wewoka, Oklahoma. They have found that a line-item request in the HEW appropriations bill is needed, but it is too late for the House to include it. They are informing Senator Bellmon about the situation and exploring possible options. They have not mentioned the communication to the Chief yet."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Congressional Funding for Seminole Nation Health Clinic in 1974")
![["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")
![["The document is a petition to Congressman Carl Albert urging for the establishment of a United States Public Health Clinic for Indians in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The Indian people in the area are in need of better healthcare facilities and are requesting support from the Congressman to address this pressing issue. Additionally, there is a plea to retain the Bureau of Indian Affairs Offices in Ardmore and to consider locating the Chickasaw Housing Authority and any future Indian hospital in the area. There are multiple signatures attached to the petitions, and the Congressman is being asked to assist in addressing these healthcare needs."]](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_123_1_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Ardmore,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_123_1_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Establishment of a United States Public Health Clinic for Indians in Ardmore, 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")
![["Carl Albert has received concerns from Indian regarding the proposed site change from Ada to Shawnee for a new Indian Health Service hospital. Carl Albert is requesting information from the Area Director of the Indian Health Service regarding this matter."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Proposed Site Change for IHS Hospital in Ada")
![["The Indian Health Service supports the construction of a health facility in Ada, with estimated costs of $11 million. They are ready to begin planning if funding is included in the Interior Appropriations Act. The House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee will begin hearings on the budget for FY 76 in March. At least 3 other Indian health facilities have been started in the recent past through similar funding methods."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Indian Health Facility in Ada: Call for Funding in FY 76 Budget")
![["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")
![["The committee recommends increased funding for various health programs for American Indians, including patient care, preventative health, ambulatory care, and program management. The net increases above the budget include additional funding for specific health programs and clinics. The committee acknowledges the accomplishments of the Indian Health Service but notes that significant needs still exist within the American Indian 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_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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Budget Recommendations and Challenges in Indian Health Services")