Previous Directors of the Indian Health Service
The following are links to biographies of the previous Directors of the Indian Health Service.
2007-2009
Robert G. McSwain
Director, Indian Health ServiceRead Mr. McSwain's Biography [PDF-160KB]
2002-2007
Charles W. Grim, D.D.S., M.H.S.A.
Director, Indian Health ServiceRead Dr. Grim's Biography [PDF-56KB]
1994-2002
Michael H. Trujillo, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Director, Indian Health ServiceRead Dr. Trujillo's Biography [PDF-93KB]
1982-1993
Everett R. Rhoades, M.D.
Director, Indian Health ServiceRead Dr. Rhoades' Biography
1969-1981
Emery A. Johnson, M.D.
Director, Indian Health ServiceRead Dr. Johnson's Biography
1966-1969
Erwin S. Rabeau, M.D.
Director, Indian Health ServiceRead Dr. Rabeau's Biography
1962-1965
Carruth J. Wagner, M.D.
Director, Indian Health ServiceRead Dr. Wagner's Biography
1955-1962
James Ray Shaw, M.D.
Director, Indian Health ServiceShare your stories and photos about the Directors.
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