Improving Healthcare Access for Indians in Choctaw County
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_55_0004
Dates
- April 6, 1964
- 88th Congress (1963-1965)
Scope and Contents
Chief Solomon Homer inquired about the possibility of obtaining a medical doctor to treat Indians in Choctaw county, but Dr. McBrayer stated there may not be enough work to justify a full-time physician. Dr. McBrayer suggested exploring the possibility of obtaining the services of a contract doctor in Hugo for emergency cases. The Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City also proposed increasing health services at Antlers and extending them to residents of surrounding areas. The overall challenge is providing medical services in an economically depressed area with busy physicians.
Extent
18 pages
Creator
Chief Solomon Homer
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States; Retirement
Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States; Retirement
Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository