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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- 1936 Letter from John Q. Chambers to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Need for Radium Water at U.S. Indian Service Hospital
- Date:
- 1936-04-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Stanton Kamp's Denied Admission to Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1951-11-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Letter from Cherokee Principal Chief W.W. Keeler Requesting Support to Prevent the Closure of an Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-12-18
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Health Services for Native Americans: Conference Highlights and Initiatives
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office
- Date:
- 1964-02-21
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Taxation, Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Service Unit Directors Attend Management Institute in Oklahoma City
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Goodman, Sula Grace
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Chilocco Indian Agricultural School (Okla.), Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Nutrition and Health Services for Native Americans
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- PHS Indian Health Directory: Oklahoma City Area and Service Units
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Nutrition and Dietetics Program in Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Udall, Stewart L.
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_47_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Healthcare for Native Americans: The Talihina Indian Hospital Expansion
- Date:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Udall, Stewart L.
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["John Chambers is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas to request help in getting Radium Water installed at the U.S. Indian Service Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma. He explains that the city of Claremore has not provided the water as required by Congress, and that it would greatly benefit the afflicted patients at the hospital. Chambers expresses gratitude for Senator Thomas' past help and asks for assistance in this matter. He also mentions that he has spoken to several Indians who agree that Radium Water would be beneficial to the hospital."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Hospitals,%201935-1948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_47_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1936 Letter from John Q. Chambers to Senator Elmer Thomas Regarding the Need for Radium Water at U.S. Indian Service Hospital")
![["Mr. Henry Wesley inquires about why his brother-in-law, Stanton Kamp, was denied admission to the Talihina Indian Hospital in Oklahoma. The hospital stated that they are not equipped to treat patients with mental illnesses, such as senile dementia, which Mr. Kamp was diagnosed with. They advised that he be placed in a state institution instead. The hospital suggested that Mr. Kamp's family seek assistance from the County Judge in McAlester, Oklahoma. The letter from the Chief Medical Officer of the hospital, Dr. David W. Gillick, explains the situation and emphasizes that they are not able to handle mental cases at their facility. The letter was in response to inquiries made by Carl Albert, M.C. inquiring about Mr. Kamp's situation."]](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_11_65_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_65_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Stanton Kamp's Denied Admission to Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The letter is a request from W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Honorable Carl Albert, asking for his influence to stop the closure of the Indian Hospital at Claremore, Oklahoma by the A.U.S. Public Health Service. Keeler believes that closing the hospital would leave many Indians without medical treatment and considers it to be a false economy. He expresses appreciation for any help Albert can provide on this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Carl+Albert+Collection,+1947-1977/Departmental,+1945-1976+(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0000+-+Interior+-+Bureau+of+Indian+Affairs+-+Claremore+Indian+Hospital,+1953/thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_75_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Letter from Cherokee Principal Chief W.W. Keeler Requesting Support to Prevent the Closure of an Indian Hospital in Oklahoma, 1953")
![["The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's Public Health Service Division of Indian Health Area is working with Indian Health Service Unit Directors and Hospital Administrative Officers in a four-state area to plan health activities by objective. A conference in Oklahoma City will include presentations on the Indian viewpoint, relationships with Indian groups, and other topics related to health planning and management. Various workshops and discussions will cover topics such as hospital accreditation, public health nursing, sanitation, and oral health. Medical directors and administrators from multiple Service Units in Oklahoma, Kansas, North Carolina, and Mississippi will be attending the conference."]](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_47_55_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Health%20Care,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Health Services for Native Americans: Conference Highlights and Initiatives")
![["This text outlines the policies, standards, and procedures for determining eligibility for Indian health services provided by the Division of Indian Health facilities under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma City Area Office. It specifies the criteria for individuals to be considered beneficiaries, limitations to service, priorities for admission, preference for admission, responsibilities, and procedures for determining eligibility."]](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_47_37_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office")
![["Dr. Jack C. Robertson, Indian Health Area Director, has arranged for Indian Health Service Unit Directors and other officers from five states to attend a program management institute in Oklahoma City. The institute aims to address management problems and program needs for the Division of Indian Health's comprehensive health services programs in the Oklahoma Area. Additionally, a list of Public Health Service personnel attending the orientation institute is provided, including their functions and installations."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Service Unit Directors Attend Management Institute in Oklahoma City")
![["The document discusses the expansion of public health nutrition services in the Indian Health Area, particularly with the addition of a new Public Health Nutritionist for the Talihina Service Unit. The nutritionist, Miss Agnes Schulz, brings experience and expertise to address the issue of poor nutrition among the Indian population. The document also highlights the collaboration between nutritionists and dietitians in improving the nutrition and dietary departments in hospitals to better serve the community. Personalized editorial content will focus on providing informative and newsy updates for readers."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Nutrition and Health Services for Native Americans")
![["The document is an Information Services Directory from October 1967 for the Oklahoma City Area Office of Indian Health. It provides a list of personnel, their titles, and the services they provide in various service units such as Cherokee, N.C., Claremore, Clinton, and Kansas. The directory includes information on the Area Director, Executive Officer, Public Information Specialist, Program Planning & Evaluation Office, Administration Office, Environmental Health Office, Program Services Office, and Tribal Affairs Office. It also includes contact information for medical officers, dental officers, pharmacists, nurses, and other staff members in different service units."]](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_63_12_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health-Sula%20Goodman,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0052_thumbnail.jpg "PHS Indian Health Directory: Oklahoma City Area and Service Units")
![["The document discusses the addition of a nutritionist at the Talihina Service Unit to address poor nutrition among the Indian population. The nutritionist will focus on preventive health services and work with other staff to improve nutrition education. The program aims to expand services outside the hospital walls and provide bedside instruction. The collaboration between nutritionists and dietitians in Indian Health provides a unique opportunity to serve the community. The document also emphasizes the importance of informing tribal leaders about the nutrition program and improving hospital dietary departments."]](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_63_47_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Health,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_47_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Nutrition and Dietetics Program in Indian Health")
![["Representative Carl Albert spoke in support of a $64,000 item in the Interior Appropriation Bill for the Public Health Service Indian Hospital at Talihina, Oklahoma. The funds would be used for consolidating shop space and constructing a new incinerator. The hospital serves members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Indians in Southeastern Oklahoma and is in need of modernization and expansion to meet program needs. The $64,000 would enable some necessary improvements to be made, including the construction of the incinerator and consolidation of shop space. Representative Albert emphasized the importance of this funding for the hospital to continue functioning effectively."]](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_63_47_0000-Interior-Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs-Health,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_47_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Healthcare for Native Americans: The Talihina Indian Hospital Expansion")
