/CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing Nurse Shortages at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital")
Addressing Nurse Shortages at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Addressing Nurse Shortages at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
- Date Created:
- 1974-06-17
- EDTF:
- 1974-06-17
- 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:
- The document includes a letter from Dr. Henke expressing concern about nurse positions at the Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, as well as responses from the Indian Health Service and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dr. Henke highlights the nursing shortage and lack of funds to hire personnel, resulting in frustration and inadequate care for patients. The Indian Health Service acknowledges the issue and states they are working to provide quality health care within budget constraints. The Speaker's office assures continued interest in improving the quality of life for American Indians.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_139_16_0000, Box, 139, 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 6 Pages
