Indian service are still entirely dependent upon the government for
medical assistance. The medical staff employed by the government
comprises one hundred and twenty-eight regular physicians, devoting
their entire time, and fifty-nine contract physicians giving part
time service.

A unique and most helpful feature of the Indian Missions
maintained by the Women's Board of Domestic Missions of the
Reformed Church in America are the separate buildings known as
lodges, set apart for the use of the Indians.

Here the specially needy sick find care and shelter until other
provision can be made for them.

Here when the journey has been long, or necessity compels, mothers
bring their little ones for rest, or to spend the night.

Young girls pressed by temptation or needing shelter can find
security and safety at the lodge.

The lodge sewing machines and laundry facilities are greatly
appreciated by the women who seek the help of such conveniences
from time to time.

Here mothers are taught many helpful lessons in sanitation,
the care of babies, and the preparation of food for the sick.

Occasionally Indian feasts and celebrations connected with
the Mission are held or prepared in the lodge by the Indians
themselves under the supervision of a worker.