History and Progress Report of the American Indian School of Medicine
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- History and Progress Report of the American Indian School of Medicine
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- The document provides an update on the progress of the American Indian School of Medicine (AISOM) and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It outlines the history and goals of AISOM, including the acquisition of a land site and building, initiation of a Residency Program, and negotiations with Northern Arizona University. The Indian Health Care Improvement Act is described, including its components and funding. The document also highlights the health disparities faced by Native Americans and the need for improved healthcare services. Additionally, it calls for support for the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and provides information on how to take action.
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_32_10_0000, Box, 32, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 10 Pages
