Preserving Indian Identity: An Analysis of Eligibility for Care in Indian Health Service Hospitals

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 28

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_28_0037

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the eligibility for care in Indian Health Service hospitals, particularly focusing on the provision of services to non-Indian spouses of Indian individuals. It explores the history of eligibility regulations, arguments of sexual discrimination, and the importance of preserving Indian identity and culture. The author questions whether providing services to non-Indian spouses aligns with the original purpose of the Indian Health Service and argues for the preservation of Indian identity.

Dates

Creation: 1981-01-01 - 1981-12-31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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