Improving Attitudes in Indian Health Program: A Letter to Senator Harris

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_63_13_0002

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Improving Attitudes in Indian Health Program: A Letter to Senator Harris

Date Created:

1967-01-01

EDTF:

1967-01-01

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:

The document is from E.S. Rabeau, M.D., Assistant Surgeon General, Chief of the Division of Indian Health, to Senator Harris regarding the Indian health program in Oklahoma. The document addresses the challenges faced by two-year physicians and the efforts made to improve attitudes and provide training in public health programs. It also mentions a public health residency program initiated in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The document emphasizes the importance of the Indian people in the overall health program and the need for cooperation and good faith in providing healthcare services.

Policy Area:

Health

Topic:

Education--United States, Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

89th (1965-1967)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_63_13_0000, Box, 63, 13, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

8 Pages