Discussion on Improving Indian Health Care Facilities in Oklahoma

Identifier:

CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0005

Contributing Institution:

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

Title:

Discussion on Improving Indian Health Care Facilities in Oklahoma

Date Created:

1977-12-12

EDTF:

1977-12-12

Creator:

Bellmon, Henry, Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-

Rights:

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

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Dewey F. Bartlett Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2

Description:

The memorandum discusses the issue of blood quantum requirements for Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma, particularly for the Five Tribes. It mentions a proposal for new health care facilities in Tahlequah and surrounding areas, with funding options and plans to address the health care needs of the Indian communities in eastern Oklahoma. It also discusses the legal requirements for admission to Indian Health Service facilities and the need for community-based health services. The memo indicates ongoing discussions with Senator Bellmon and plans for future updates on the matter.

Policy Area:

Health, Native Americans

Names:

Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation

Topic:

Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education

Congress:

95th (1977-1979)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_3_2_32_11_0000, Box, 32, 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

4 Pages