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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy
- Date:
- 1963-12-14
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health, Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Health Care Availability at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Sciences and History, Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- 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_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Trouble in Talihina: The Battle to Hold onto Virgil Tudor
- Date:
- 1964-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States., Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Location for New Indian Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1964-02-06
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Comanche Indian Tribe
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_47_55_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Improving Healthcare Access for Indians in Choctaw County
- Date:
- 1964-03-25
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Retirement
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document includes correspondence between Carl Albert, M.C. and Harry J.W. Belvin regarding the eligibility of non-Indian widows of deceased beneficiaries of the Indian Health program to receive medical services. Bob Wade also writes to Chief Belvin, explaining the plight of his aged mother who is now ineligible for care at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. He expresses concern for his mother's health and financial situation, appealing for help in changing the policy that denies non-Indian widows access to medical 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_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy")
![["The document addresses concerns about indigent non-Indian populations near the Talihina Indian Hospital not being able to access health services. The Indian Health program does not have the authority to provide non-Indians with care beyond medical emergencies. Suggestions are made to involve the State Department of Public Welfare, State Health Department, and local county medical society. The issue is highlighted through correspondence between different parties, with a focus on finding solutions to improve access to healthcare for indigent populations 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_47_37_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Health Care Availability at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["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")
![["Chief Jimmy Belvin and Andy Bidwell discussed Virgil Tudor, the Administrator at the hospital in Talihina. They mentioned that Virgil was supposed to have been let go but remains in his position. Sen. Belvin mentioned that he had collected money from the Indians to pay bills and heard that the Chamber of Commerce was trying to keep Virgil at the hospital. Both men spoke negatively about Virgil's treatment of patients and Sen. Belvin suggested contacting someone to help keep Virgil in his position."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Trouble in Talihina: The Battle to Hold onto Virgil Tudor")
![["The document includes letters from Mr. Lawrence Tomah Jr., a Comanche Tribal Leader, to various government officials regarding the proposed location of a new Indian hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. Mr. Tomah suggests that the hospital be located across the highway west of the current site to save money and utilize existing buildings. He believes the new location would be more accessible and beneficial for the Indian community. The government officials express appreciation for Mr. Tomah's input and promise to consider his recommendations."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Location for New Indian Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma")
![["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")
![["Chief Solomon Homer inquired about the possibility of obtaining a medical doctor to treat Indians in Choctaw county, but Dr. McBrayer stated there may not be enough work to justify a full-time physician. Dr. McBrayer suggested exploring the possibility of obtaining the services of a contract doctor in Hugo for emergency cases. The Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City also proposed increasing health services at Antlers and extending them to residents of surrounding areas. The overall challenge is providing medical services in an economically depressed area with busy physicians."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Improving Healthcare Access for Indians in Choctaw County")