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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Response to Letter Regarding Establishment of Medical Facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Ada Chosen as Location for New Chickasaw Nation Hospital
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0066
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Correspondence Regarding Proposed California Indian Hospital and Senator Bartlett's Involvement
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribe Advocates for New Health Clinic in Osage County
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- 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_15_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Population Distribution in North Central Oklahoma: A Census Analysis
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States, United States--Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Review of Proposal from OKC Urban Indian Health Project
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Assistance with Proposal for Oklahoma City Urban Indian Health Project
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0052
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Healthcare Costs and Benefits for Native American Communities in Oklahoma County
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Social Sciences and History
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Healthcare Costs for Children: Eye-Glasses, Well Baby Care, and Immunizations
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Addressing Health Disparities in the Seminole Nation: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is in response to a request for the establishment of medical facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The Indian Health Service currently does not have facilities in Ardmore but plans to upgrade a clinic in Tishomingo and establish a full-time clinic or hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. The Indian Health Service appreciates Carl Albert's interest and concern for the health of the Indian people."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Letter Regarding Establishment of Medical Facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma")
![["Ada has been designated as the location for a proposed Indian hospital, with two potential sites being considered. The Chickasaw Nation has released land for the hospital, but funding and planning still need to be finalized. Indian officials are working on proposals for funding and hope to expedite the construction process."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Ada Chosen as Location for New Chickasaw Nation Hospital")
![["Fred Ruth from Senator Bartlett's office called to express interest in the proposed CA Indian Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. Senator Montoya is trying to get one for New Mexico, so Senator Bartlett is also working to secure one for Oklahoma. The Speaker of the House is also very interested and has contacted top members of the Appropriations Subcommittee."]](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_0066_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Correspondence Regarding Proposed California Indian Hospital and Senator Bartlett's Involvement")
![["The Osage Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma believes that an Indian Health Service Center in Osage County is crucial, as the number of Indians living in the area is higher than previously reported. In 1974, 2,268 Indian residents visited clinics in Pawnee, Claremore, and Pawhuska a total of 7,683 times. The statistics provided show the number of people and visits to clinics in different towns in Osage County. The Osage Tribe recommends immediate consideration for establishing a health clinic in the area."]](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_15_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Oklahoma%20(Miscellaneous),%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribe Advocates for New Health Clinic in Osage County")
![["The document lists various locations in the North Central Health Service Area, with population distribution information and elevation levels noted. The information seems to be related to a map or chart from the 1970 U.S. Census."]](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_15_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Oklahoma%20(Miscellaneous),%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Population Distribution in North Central Oklahoma: A Census Analysis")
![["The Indian Health Service received a proposal from the Oklahoma City Urban Indian Health Project and thanked Mr. Hickory Starr for bringing it to their attention. They expressed appreciation for his thoughtfulness Carl Albert and assured him that they would review the proposal with great interest."]](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_15_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Oklahoma%20(Miscellaneous),%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Review of Proposal from OKC Urban Indian Health Project")
![["Carl Albert received a letter from Mr. Hickory Starr, Jr. regarding a proposal submitted to the Office of Human Development of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Carl Albert will defer contacting officials until they have further discussed the proposal. Carl Albert will be out of the country leading a Congressional delegation to the Soviet Union, so Mr. Starr is advised to contact Skip Stephens of Carl Albert's staff to discuss Carl Albert the matter further. Carl Albert expresses willingness Carl Albert to assist with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare."]](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_15_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Oklahoma%20(Miscellaneous),%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance with Proposal for Oklahoma City Urban Indian Health Project")
![["The Indian Health Project in Carter County and Oklahoma County provides various healthcare services to a total of 11,411 persons. The cost per year per person for services such as hospitalization, outpatient care, physician visits, dental care, prescription drugs, ambulance services, vision care, well baby care, and immunizations is outlined. The total cost per year for both counties is $5,981,746, with an additional administrative fee of $657,992. Additionally, the Osage Tribe, consisting of 5,300 persons, incurs a total cost of $3,065,785 for healthcare services."]](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_15_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Oklahoma%20(Miscellaneous),%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0052_thumbnail.jpg "Healthcare Costs and Benefits for Native American Communities in Oklahoma County")
![["The estimated cost for eye glasses, including examination, is $75 per person. Well baby care visits for children under 6 years old cost $5.64 per 1,000 per year. Immunizations for persons under 5 years old cost $4.07 per person."]](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_15_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Oklahoma%20(Miscellaneous),%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_15_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Healthcare Costs for Children: Eye-Glasses, Well Baby Care, and Immunizations")
![["Chief Edwin Tanyan of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is requesting funding for a health clinic to address Carl Albert severe health problems within their community. The current Community Health Representation Program is limited in providing transportation to the nearest health facility, which is 32 miles away. The Indian Health Service Unit in Shawnee serves a majority of Seminole County residents, but referrals to hospitals are over 100 miles away. The lack of access Carl Albert to adequate health services is a significant issue for the Seminole people."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Health Disparities in the Seminole Nation: A Call for Action")