Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Health

The letter is from A.P. Matthews to man Carl Albert endorsing the proposal for an Indian Health Center in Hugo, Oklahoma. Matthews highlights the importance of such a center for medically indigent Indians and expresses support for Mrs. Wallace Jefferson's efforts in advocating for the center. He offers his assistance in any way possible to help make the center a reality. man Albert responds, thanking Matthews for his support and acknowledging the importance of the center.

Dr. Dennis commended Mr. Piester for his letter expressing concern about the closure of health institutions in Oklahoma. Dr. Dennis clarified that the Oklahoma Health Center aims to improve efficiency and decentralize patient care, with no plans for tuberculosis sanatorium care. He invited Mr. Piester to learn more about the center's concept. Talihina is hosting a meeting to oppose the closure of the local sanatorium and fight for a larger budget. Senator McSpadden will speak at the meeting.

The text is a letter from a concerned citizen to man Carl Albert, urging him to help save the Tubercular Sanatorium in Talihina. The letter expresses the importance of the sanatorium to the community and the need for more jobs in the area. It also includes information about a rally day scheduled to prevent the consolidation of the sanatorium with another facility. The text highlights the efforts of local leaders and legislators to defend the sanatorium and resist a plan to move it to a giant medical complex in Oklahoma City.

Rep. Carl Albert spoke in support of a $64,000 item in the Interior Appropriation Bill for the Public Health Service Indian Hospital at Talihina, Oklahoma. The funds would be used for consolidating shop space and constructing a new incinerator. The hospital serves members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Indians in Southeastern Oklahoma and is in need of modernization and expansion to meet program needs. The $64,000 would enable some necessary improvements to be made, including the construction of the incinerator and consolidation of shop space. Rep. Albert emphasized the importance of this funding for the hospital to continue functioning effectively.

The text consists of a series of correspondence between various government officials regarding the shortage of medical facilities and care for Indian tribes in Oklahoma. man Carl Albert has been trying to address the issue and is seeking information and assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of the Interior. The resolution highlights the urgent need for medical resources for Indian families and children in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.

The text discusses the addition of a nutritionist at the Talihina Service Unit to address poor nutrition among the Indian population. The nutritionist will focus on preventive health services and work with other staff to improve nutrition education. The program aims to expand services outside the hospital walls and provide bedside instruction. The collaboration between nutritionists and dietitians in Indian Health provides a unique opportunity to serve the community. The text also emphasizes the importance of informing tribal leaders about the nutrition program and improving hospital dietary departments.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a resolution from the Indian Tribes of Ottawa County, Oklahoma expressing concern over the shortage of medical facilities and care for their families. They assured their interest in improving these conditions and cooperating with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide adequate medical care. man Carl Albert acknowledged the resolution and thanked Mr. Whitebird for bringing it to their attention.