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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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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