Addressing the Health Care Needs of the Cherokee Nation: A Call to Action, 1976-04-02

Item — Box: DP 139, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0005

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Chief Ross O. Swimmer of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, thanking him for his advocacy for health care facilities for the Cherokee people. The letter discusses the lack of adequate health care facilities for Oklahoma Indians, particularly within the Cherokee Nation, and highlights the challenges and deficiencies in funding and staffing of health facilities in the area. It also mentions a new formula adopted by the Indian Health Service for determining the need for health services. The letter emphasizes the importance of prioritizing proper health care for the Cherokee people in order to achieve other goals set out by the tribe.

Dates

Creation: 1976-04-02

Creator

Swimmer, Ross O., 4th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs (1985-1989); Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1975-1985), 1943- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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