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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Indian Beneficiaries
- Date:
- 1963-08-03
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- 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_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Drugs, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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_36_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appointment for Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on Indian Health
- Date:
- 1964-02-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation for Appointment to Advisory Committee on Indian Health
- Date:
- 1964-06-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy, Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document is a series of letters between Honorable Carl Albert, M.C., Chief Harry J. W. Belvin of the Choctaw Nation, and officials from the Public Health Service regarding the provision of health services to non-Indian widows of deceased Indian beneficiaries. Albert is advocating for the continuation of this policy and is working with Dr. Wagner and Mr. Gerard to address the issue. The documents show a collaborative effort to ensure the continuation of health services for these widows."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Health Services for Non-Indian Widows of Deceased Indian Beneficiaries")
![["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 is in response to an inquiry about the Indian Health program, specifically regarding eligibility for non-Indian widows of beneficiaries of the program who were enrolled as members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The writer, Mrs. Sprague, mentions her sisters who are diabetics and in need of medical assistance. She expresses interest in the program and asks for more information on how to access funds for medicine and doctor bills. Mrs. Sprague also mentions her connection to Representative Carl Albert and her Choctaw heritage. She requests an early reply and states that none of them have applied for assistance from the Indian Health Service before."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert")
![["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")
![["Mr. Forest Gerard from the Indian Health department called Carl Albert's office to inform him that a replacement is needed for Justice Welch on the Surgeon General Advisory Committee on Indian Health. They are seeking Mr. Albert's preference for the appointment, suggesting Chief Belvin or his brother representing the Choctaws. The appointment has previously been held by members of the Cherokee and Chickasaw Tribes. The Indian Health Department will make a recommendation to the Surgeon General for the appointment."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Appointment for Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on Indian Health")
![["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")
![["Jean is asking for Mr. Gerard to recommend Chief Belvin for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Indian Health, as there is a vacancy due to Justice Welch's retirement. Mr. Albert is being asked for his preference on the appointment, with the suggestion being made to let the Choctaws have it this time. The recommendation will be kept confidential and the Indian Health Department will make the final appointment."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation for Appointment to Advisory Committee on Indian Health")