Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Acknowledgment of Proposal for Seminole National Health Program 1974-03-25 1974-03-25 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996; Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0077 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0077_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869712 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0077.pdf correspondence Community health services; Indians of North America--United States Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page Tom Steed, a member of the House of Representatives, received a proposal from Edwin Tanyan regarding the Seminole National Health Program. Steed thanked Tanyan for the proposal and assured him that he would work with Speaker Carl Albert to ensure that it receives consideration. Steed expressed appreciation for having a copy of the proposal in his file. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposal for Seminole Nation Health Program 1974-03-28 1974-03-28 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0076 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0076_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869711 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0076.pdf correspondence Health Community health services; Indians of North America--United States Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is submitting a proposal regarding the Seminole Nation Health Program to Honorable Carl Albert, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking support for the program. They believe that by contracting these programs, the needs of their Indian people will be met as the current health care facilities are limited. The Chief expresses appreciation for the concern shown towards the problems of the Indian people during their last visit to Washington. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Consideration of Seminole Nation Health Care Proposal 1974-04-22 1974-04-22 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0070 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0070_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869709 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0070.pdf correspondence Health Indians of North America--United States; Community health services Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The document is from Carl Albert to Acting Area Director James A. Clark Jr. of the Indian Health Service, regarding a proposal from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma for health care facilities. Carl Albert supports the proposal and requests careful consideration from Mr. Clark. Carl Albert also offers their assistance if needed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposal for Health Care Center in Seminole Nation: Update from BIA 1974-05-28 1974-05-28 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0047 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0047_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869694 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0047.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States; Community health services Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a proposal for a Health Care Center in Seminole County from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. They are currently looking into the feasibility and potential Congressional authorization for the clinic and will keep the Chief updated on any developments. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Request for Establishment of IHS Clinic for Seminole Nation of Oklahoma at Wewoka, Oklahoma 1974-10-21 1974-10-21 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0031 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0031_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869686 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0031.pdf correspondence Health Community health services; Indians of North America--United States Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page Carl Albert is requesting Dr. Emery Johnson to consider including a request for the establishment of an Indian Health Service clinic for the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma in the upcoming budgets, highlighting the severe shortage of health care among Indian nations. The request was previously eliminated from the HEW appropriations bill due to budget constraints. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Support for Proposed Indian Health Center in Wewoka 1974-11-08 1974-11-08 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0026 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0026_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869683 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0026.pdf correspondence Community health services; Indians of North America--United States Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The Wewoka Chamber of Commerce expresses appreciation to the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma for considering Wewoka as a possible site for a proposed Indian Health Center. They pledge full support to the project, emphasizing the critical need for such a facility in the community. They offer their assistance to the Seminole Nation's administration and hope that their representatives in Washington will recognize the need for the health center. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Update on Funding for Seminole Health Clinic 1974-11-14 1974-11-14 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0028 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0028_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869685 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0028.pdf correspondence Health Community health services; Indians of North America--United States Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The document is informing Chief Tanyan that they have received a reply from Dr. Johnson regarding funding for the Indian Health Service Clinic in Wewoka. Dr. Johnson acknowledges the need for the clinic, and the sender will work to get it authorized in the next fiscal year. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Improving Access to Healthcare in Wewoka: The Wewoka Health Center's Service Area 1975-05-13 1975-05-13 Tanyan, Edwin, 1925-1996 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_131_17_0000, Box, 131, 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/869676 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0000%20-%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Seminole,%201975/CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0007.pdf correspondence Health Community health services; Indians of North America--United States Shawnee Tribe 1 Page The Wewoka Health Center will provide care to the Indian population in the Wewoka Service Area, reducing the need for them to travel long distances for healthcare. The facility and staffing will allow for good quality ambulatory care within a reasonable driving distance. It is estimated that service will increase after a full year of operation, with various medical services being provided to the population. Text