1. Addressing Nurse Shortages at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital 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)
![["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")