Senator Bartlett Fights for Indian Health Care: S.2938, 1970-07-08

Item — Box: 32, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0010

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Senator Dewey Bartlett of Oklahoma has co-sponsored the "Indian Health Care Improvement Act" to improve healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives, who often face neglected and inadequate services. The bill aims to increase self-determination and involvement of Indians in delivering healthcare services. It addresses issues such as outdated facilities, personnel shortages, and lack of services in remote areas. Bartlett highlighted the deficiencies at the Claremore Indian Hospital in Oklahoma and stressed the need for improved funding and care for American Indians.

Dates

1970-07-08

Creator

Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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