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Expanding Nutrition and Dietetics Program in Indian Health
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_63_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Expanding Nutrition and Dietetics Program in Indian Health
- Date Created:
- 1967-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1967-01-01
- Creator:
- Udall, Stewart L.
- 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 discusses the addition of a nutritionist at the Talihina Service Unit to address poor nutrition among the Indian population. The nutritionist will focus on preventive health services and work with other staff to improve nutrition education. The program aims to expand services outside the hospital walls and provide bedside instruction. The collaboration between nutritionists and dietitians in Indian Health provides a unique opportunity to serve the community. The document also emphasizes the importance of informing tribal leaders about the nutrition program and improving hospital dietary departments.
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_63_47_0000, Box, 63, 47, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
