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Concerns Regarding Health Care Availability at Talihina Indian Hospital

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Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0003
Concerns Regarding Health Care Availability at Talihina Indian Hospital
Concerns Regarding Health Care Availability at Talihina Indian Hospital

Dates

  • January 28, 1964
  • 88th Congress (1963-1965)

Scope and Contents

The letter addresses concerns about indigent non-Indian populations near the Talihina Indian Hospital not being able to access health services. The Indian Health program does not have the authority to provide non-Indians with care beyond medical emergencies. Suggestions are made to involve the State Department of Public Welfare, State Health Department, and local county medical society. The issue is highlighted through correspondence between different parties, with a focus on finding solutions to improve access to healthcare for indigent populations in the area.

Extent

7 pages

Creator

unknown

Congress 88th (1963-1965)

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

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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