The Shameful Situation of the U.S. Indian Health Service, 1969-09-05
Item — Box: 67, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0003
The text describes the situation of neglect and lack of resources for medical care experienced by Native Americans served by the Oklahoma City Area of the U. S. Indian Health Service. It also describes the negative effects of this neglect on the patients, including the shortage of personnel and drugs. Finally, it requests a special committee to be appointed in order to investigate the situation and take steps to improve it.
Dates
- 1969-09-05
Extent
8 pages
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
General
Native Americans; Health
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository