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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Dewey F. Bartlett's Correspondence Regarding Senate Bill 2938 and Improvements for Indian Healthcare in Oklahoma City
- Date:
- 1974-04-04
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter Requesting a New Hospital in Crownpoint, New Mexico
- Date:
- 1974-04-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Navajo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Dewey Bartlett Supports Indian Health Care Improvement Act
- Date:
- 1974-04-19
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- 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_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_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_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_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Indian Hospital Location in Ada, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-08-26
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a letter from the Oklahoma City Indian Health Board and Urban Indian Health Project to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding Senate Bill 2938 related to Indian health care. The document contains recommendations for the scholarship program, health facilities program, and access to health services for urban Indians. It emphasizes the need for more funding and resources for Indian people residing in urban centers to improve access to healthcare services. The document also provides examples of the challenges faced by urban Indians in accessing medical care."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Dewey F. Bartlett's Correspondence Regarding Senate Bill 2938 and Improvements for Indian Healthcare in Oklahoma City")
![["The document is from Mary Cook, a USPH Service nurse, who is requesting a new hospital for the Checkerboard Reservation in New Mexico. She explains that the current Indian Health Service hospital is too small and outdated, causing patients to have to travel long distances for care. Cook hopes that new legislation will help secure funding for a new hospital in the area. She expresses gratitude to Senator Bartlett for his work and sends well wishes for the Easter season."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Letter Requesting a New Hospital in Crownpoint, New Mexico")
![["Senator Dewey Bartlett of Oklahoma co-sponsored the \"Indian Health Care Improvement Act\" to improve healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives, who have been neglected. The bill aims to increase the number of Indians involved in delivering health services and address issues such as outdated facilities, personnel shortages, and lack of services in remote areas. Bartlett highlighted the inadequacies of the Claremore Indian Hospital and stressed the importance of improving healthcare for the Indian people."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Dewey Bartlett Supports Indian Health Care Improvement Act")
![["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 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")
![["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 document is addressed to Congressman Albert regarding the location of a new Indian Hospital in Central Oklahoma. The Indian Health Advisory Board has recommended Ada as the location, but there is a suggestion from the Western Tribes to consider Shawnee instead. The community of Ada has worked closely with Governor James and has two sites available for the hospital."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Indian Hospital Location in Ada, Oklahoma")