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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Title: Assistance Denied: The Case of Mrs. Rebecca Potts Phillips at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Layoffs at Talihina Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Cuts and Protests: Indian Health Service in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1957-08-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Message Regarding Indian Health Services Funding
- Date:
- 1957-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["Mrs. Rebecca Potts Phillips was denied admission to the Talihina Indian Hospital because she is only one-fourth Choctaw Indian and married to a non-Indian. The Public Health Service policy only allows members of the Oklahoma Five Civilized Tribes who are one-half or more degree Indian blood to receive health care. Congressman Carl Albert tried to assist her but was unable to help. Phillips was advised to seek medical care elsewhere."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Assistance Denied: The Case of Mrs. Rebecca Potts Phillips at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The document is addressed to Dr. Ray H. Vanderhook, the Area Director, expressing concern over the layoffs at the Talihina Indian hospital. The writer is receiving complaints that Indian employees are being discriminated against and laid off while there are no cuts in overhead personnel. The writer references a letter from Davis Folsom, a Choctaw Indian employee who has been at the hospital for 12 years and is now being laid off despite his plans to retire in 1960. The writer requests a full report and more consideration for the affected employees."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Layoffs at Talihina Indian Hospital")
![["The Talihina Indian Hospital in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, has been affected by budget cuts resulting in the loss of 23 employee positions. The cuts are part of a nationwide problem in Indian health services due to increased retirement deductions for civil service workers. The Choctaw Indians, who rely on the hospital as a major employer, are protesting the layoffs. Despite rumors of more layoffs, officials confirm that no further reductions are planned. Congressman Page Belcher has the best economy record among Oklahoma's House members, supporting 74% of economy moves. Congress, overall, has rejected more than half of its chances to save taxpayer money in 1957."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cuts and Protests: Indian Health Service in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses the need for increased appropriations for Indian health services in 1958 to prevent drastic reductions in personnel and facilities at Indian hospitals. Congressman Carl Albert is checking into the matter and urges for a deficiency appropriation to relieve undue hardship and ensure efficient operation of Indian hospitals. The message is addressed to Mr. Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation."]](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_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Message Regarding Indian Health Services Funding")