Health, Education and Welfare - Public Health Service - Talihina Indian Hospital

The letter addresses concerns about indigent non-Indian populations near the Talihina Indian Hospital not being able to access health services. The Indian Health program does not have the authority to provide non-Indians with care beyond medical emergencies. Suggestions are made to involve the State Department of Public Welfare, State Health Department, and local county medical society. The issue is highlighted through correspondence between different parties, with a focus on finding solutions to improve access to healthcare for indigent populations in the area.

The text provides information about sending telegrams through Western Union, including different classes of service, terms and conditions, and instructions for sending messages. It also includes a sample message being sent to recipients in Oklahoma and Texas regarding Indian Health Division services. It emphasizes the importance of checking the desired class of service and understanding the terms and conditions before sending a message.

Chief Jimmy Belvin and Andy Bidwell discussed Virgil Tudor, the Administrator at the hospital in Talihina. They mentioned that Virgil was supposed to have been let go but remains in his position. Sen. Belvin mentioned that he had collected money from the Indians to pay bills and heard that the Chamber of Commerce was trying to keep Virgil at the hospital. Both men spoke negatively about Virgil's treatment of patients and Sen. Belvin suggested contacting someone to help keep Virgil in his position.