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The Shameful Situation of the U.S. Indian Health Service

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0003

Dates

  • September 5, 1969
  • 91st Congress (1969-1971)

Scope and Contents

The text describes the situation of neglect and lack of resources for medical care experienced by Native Americans served by the Oklahoma City Area of the U. S. Indian Health Service. It also describes the negative effects of this neglect on the patients, including the shortage of personnel and drugs. Finally, it requests a special committee to be appointed in order to investigate the situation and take steps to improve it.

Extent

8 pages

Creator

unknown

Congress 91st (1969-1971)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--United States; Community health services--United States

Tribal Affiliation Miami Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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