Appointment of Dr. Raymond D. Higgins as Chief Surgeon at Talihina Indian Hospital, 1958-02-27

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_31_13_0002

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Congressman Carl Albert received information from the Public Health Service about the appointment of Dr. Raymond D. Higgins as Chief Surgeon at the Talihina Indian Hospital. Dr. Higgins, a native of Maine, is a 38-year-old Army veteran and graduate of the Vermont Medical School. He will be leaving his home on March 3rd to report to Talihina within a week. Dr. Higgins previously interned at Maine General Hospital and worked in private practice before becoming a resident surgeon at Midtown Hospital in New York City. His appointment fills a long-standing need for a qualified Chief Surgeon at the Talihina Hospital.

Dates

1958-02-27

Language of Materials

English

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