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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in U.S. Public Health Service Division of Indian Health
- Date:
- 1967-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Retirement, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
![["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")
![["Mrs. Roberta Lowe wrote a letter of recommendation for Mr. John Spaan for the executive officer position in the U.S. Public Health Service's Division of Indian Health in Oklahoma City. Although the position had already been filled, the recommendation was passed along to Dr. E. S. Rabeau in case a vacancy occurs in the future. Mrs. Lowe highlighted Mr. Spaan's dedication, leadership qualities, and commitment to the well-being of the Indian people. Congressman Carl Albert acknowledged the recommendation and forwarded it to Dr. Rabeau."]](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_14_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-John%20Spaan%20Appointment,%201967/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Executive Officer Position in U.S. Public Health Service Division of Indian Health")