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Health Education Specialists Enhance Indian Health Services in Oklahoma City Area

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_63_12_0009

Dates

  • January 1967
  • 90th Congress (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the appointment of Health Education Specialists to Service Units in Mississippi and southwestern Oklahoma, focusing on dietitians and education in Indian Health. It also mentions the training and management of Indian Health staff, including dietitians and medical officers. The importance of education in sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention for Indian communities is highlighted. Additionally, the text addresses the challenges faced by Choctaw Indians in Mississippi and the role of Education Specialists in improving health services for Native American populations.

Extent

6 pages

Creator

unknown

Congress 90th (1967-1969)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Older people--Medical care--United States

Tribal Affiliation Caddo Indians; Choctaw Indians; Comanche Indians; Iowa Indians; Kiowa Indians; Pawnee Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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