Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Indian Health Care: Correspondence with Dr. Jimmy Martin and Government Officials 1975-12-04 1975-12-04 Boren, David, 1941-2025 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_139_18_0000, Box, 139, 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870499 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0011.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--United States 11 Pages The document includes correspondence between Dr. Jimmy Martin and various government officials regarding Indian Health. Dr. Martin suggested reimbursement for local health facilities for care rendered to Indian patients to avoid long distances to IHS facilities. The Indian Health Service responded, stating that limited resources only allow payment for emergency situations, but a new outpatient health center in Holdenville will improve access to health care for Indian people. The Speaker and Congressman Meeds expressed support for passing the Indian Health Improvement Act to address these issues. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Neglect and Filth: A Call for Action on Indian Health Service Clinic 1976-01-22 1976-01-22 Boren, David, 1941-2025 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_139_18_0000, Box, 139, 18, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/870495 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Service%20-%20Hospitals,%201976/CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0007.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--United States Shawnee Nation; Potawatomi Tribe 3 Pages The document from Gerald L. Peltier, Chairman-Tribal Administrator of the Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians, addresses the poor conditions and service at the Indian Health Service Clinic in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Peltier describes the filthy state of the clinic, lack of cleanliness, lack of janitorial services, and issues with appointment scheduling and referral services. Peltier requests assistance from Congressman Tom Steed and Speaker Carl Albert to address and improve the situation at the clinic. Text