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A group of people looks at a chest x-ray print being lifted by the person in the center.
Indian Health Service field nurse demonstrates chest x-rays to a group of Diné people.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is completely reorganized and now includes a healthcare division.

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Indian Health Service field nurse demonstrates chest x-rays to a group of Diné people.

After the Snyder Act passes, the Bureau moves towards employing more physicians and medical care officers. While a system and infrastructure is now in place, implementation remains spotty. Staff are poorly paid leading to high turnover, and physicians applying for this work are often the least qualified.