The Indian Health Service Progam Information, 1970-09-26
Item — Box: 67, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009
The Indian Health Service is a US government program that provides health care to Native Americans. The program began in the early 1800s, and has grown steadily since then. Today, the program includes a network of 51 hospitals, 71 health centers, and hundreds of field health stations. The program provides a range of services, including public health nursing, maternal and child health, dental care, and environmental health services.
Dates
- 1970-09-26
Extent
4 pages
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
General
Public Lands and Natural Resources; Native Americans; Health
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository