The Indian Health Service
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009
Dates
- September 26, 1970
- 91st (1969-1971)
Scope and Contents
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.
Extent
4 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--United States; Community health services--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 91st (1969-1971)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--United States; Community health services--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Source
- Camp, John N. "Happy", 1908-1987 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository