Annual Report 1975: Navajo Health Authority's Journey Towards Improved Indigenous Healthcare, 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Item — Box: DP 32, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0001

Scope and Contents

The Navajo Health Authority was created in response to President Nixon's message to Congress about the lagging health of Indian people. The Authority aimed to establish an American Indian Medical School and develop health manpower training programs to improve health care for Navajo and other tribes. The Authority requested funding and support from the Federal Government, Tribal Council, and philanthropic organizations to achieve their goals. They also emphasized the importance of incorporating traditional healing arts and cultural values into their health education programs. The Board of Commissioners certified their resolution to pursue these goals in March 1973.

Dates

Creation: 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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