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Indians of North America--Health and hygiene

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85065284.

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

Correspondence Regarding the Killingsworth Family's Health Care Issues, 1976-08-17 - 1976-09-14

 Item — Box DP 139: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0013
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. Killingsworth, Congressman Carl Albert, and Area Director John W. Davis of the Indian Health Service regarding the IHS health facility at Talihina and the difficulties the Killingsworth's daughter had in using the hospital.

Dates: 1976-08-17 - 1976-09-14

Correspondence Regarding the Need for Health Care Facilities for the Cherokee Nation, 1976-04-02 - 1976-04-12

 Item — Box DP 139: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0005
Scope and Contents

Correspondence between Congressman Carl Albert and Chief Ross O. Swimmer of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma regarding the need for health care facilities for the Cherokee Nation and a request for assistance in obtaining planning money for the Hastings Hospital facility in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Dates: 1976-04-02 - 1976-04-12

Department of Health, Education and Welfare Award $51,477 Contract for Water Well Renovation in Indian Communities, 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31

 Item — Box SP 11: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 140
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_11_140_0001
Scope and Contents

The Department of Health, Education and Welfare has awarded a $51,477 contract for drilling and renovating water wells for Indian families in seven counties, including the recipient's. The announcement was made by Carl Albert, M.C.

Dates: 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31

Health, Education and Welfare - - Indian Health Service - Hospitals, 1976

 File — Box DP 139: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0000
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Communications between Albert's office, federal agencies, constituents, and Oklahoma state officials. Topics include agriculture, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the economy, water projects, and Native Americans.

Dates: 1976

Important Updates from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31

 Item — Box SP 11: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 140
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_11_140_0002
Scope and Contents

The Department of Health, Education and Welfare updated Senators Harris, Bellmon, and the author on a specific topic.

Dates: 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31

Improvements Needed at PHS Indian Hospital: A Call for Action, 1959-01-19

 Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_33_5_0005

Indian Health Division Contract Awarded for Home Water Wells, 1968-08-20

 Item — Box SP 10: Series CAC_CC_001_16_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 66
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_10_66_0001
Scope and Contents

A message is being sent regarding a contract awarded to Jess Powers Well Drilling Inc. for Indian home water wells in Oklahoma under Public Law 86-121. The message is being sent to various news outlets and political figures.

Dates: 1968-08-20

Investigation into Complaints at Talihina Indian Hospital, 1958-05-01

 Item — Box 31: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 13
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_31_13_0003

Investigation of Rental Increases at Talihina Indian Hospital, 1959-01-01 - 1959-12-31

 Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_33_5_0002

Letter Regarding Choctaw Nation Tribal Council Alcoholism Grant Application, 1976-02-06 - 1976-02-18

 Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_33_0001
Scope and Contents

The document contains a note from SS and a letter from Acting Director John A. Deering of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration stating that the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommended approval of the Choctaw alcoholism grant application however the funds for fiscal year 1976 had not been apportioned yet but were expected by the end of February.

Dates: 1976-02-06 - 1976-02-18