Addressing Health Disparities in the Seminole Nation: A Call for Action

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0001

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Addressing Health Disparities in the Seminole Nation: A Call for Action

Date Created:

1975-01-01

EDTF:

1975-01-01

Creator:

unknown

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Carl Albert Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146

Description:

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.

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)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)

Type:

Text

Extent:

1 Page