[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 20, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH & SERVICES

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 19, 1999

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of American Indian 
Health & Services. American Indian Health & Services is a non-profit 
organization that has been providing needed health services to Native 
Americans in Santa Barbara County since 1995. The mission of the 
organization is to improve the health and general welfare status of 
urban American Indians by providing quality comprehensive health 
services that are culturally appropriate, accessible and socially 
responsive. The organization serves all members of tribes and nations 
in an atmosphere that respects individuality, culture and identity.
  American Indian Health & Services is celebrating five years of care 
and has received Federal, State, County and private funding to provide 
alcohol and substance abuse counseling, medical and dental care, youth 
programs, elders programs, benefits counseling and disease prevention.
  As a nurse, I am very pleased to join the Board of Directors, staff, 
and volunteers in celebrating five outstanding years of care.

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