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Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970), 1970-09-26

 Item — Box: 67, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_3_0009
Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970), 1970-09-26
Correspondence Regarding the Indian Health Service Program (1955-1970), 1970-09-26

Scope and Contents

Congressman Happy Camp thanked Mrs. Malzahn for her hospitality and enclosed information she had requested. The Indian Health Service has made significant progress since 1955, including building hospitals and health centers, providing training programs, and improving environmental health services. The program aims to raise the health of Native Americans and reduce infant deaths. The health program includes a range of services and has expanded since its inception. Native Americans still face economic and health challenges, but the program has made strides in improving health outcomes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1970-09-26

Full Extent

4 pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

91st (1969-1971)

General

Native Americans; Health

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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