[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2780-2781]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-661]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
[GN# 2293]
Announcement of a Cooperative Agreement With the Association of
American Indian Physicians
The Office of Minority Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary
for Health, PHS, announces that it will enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP).
This cooperative agreement will establish the broad programmatic
framework within which specific projects can be funded as they are
identified during the project period.
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to (1) increase the
coalition's support for and assistance in increasing the proportion of
practicing minority health professionals within the U.S.; and (2)
assist the association in expanding and enhancing its health
prevention, promotion, and research opportunities, with the ultimate
goal of improving the health status of minorities and disadvantaged
people. The OMH will provide consultation, administrative, and
technical assistance as needed for the execution and evaluation of all
aspects of this cooperative agreement.
Authorizing Legislation
This cooperative agreement is authorized under the grant-making
authorities of the Office of Minority Health. Refer to Section
1707(d)(1) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by Public Law
101-527.
Background
Assistance will be provided only to AAIP. No other applications are
solicited. AAIP is the only organization capable of administering this
cooperative agreement because it is the only organization that has:
1. Developed, expanded, and managed an infrastructure to coordinate
and implement various medical intervention programs within local
communities and physician groups that deal extensively with Indian
health issues. The coalition has also established several oversight
committees that provide a foundation upon which to develop, promote,
and manage health intervention, education, and training programs which
are aimed at preventing and reducing unnecessary morbidity and
mortality rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
2. Established itself and its members as an organization with
professionals who serve as leaders and experts in planning, developing,
implementing, and evaluating health education, prevention, and
promotion programs aimed at reducing excessive mortality and adverse
health behaviors among American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
3. Developed databases and directories of health services, health
care accessibility issues, and professional development initiatives
that deal exclusively with American Indian and Alaska Native
populations that are necessary for any intervention dealing with this
minority population.
4. Assessed and evaluated the current education, research and
disease prevention, and health promotion activities for its members,
affiliated groups, and represented sub-populations.
5. Developed a national organization whose members are all
predominantly minority health care professionals and providers with
excellent professional performance records.
6. Developed a base of critical knowledge, skills, and abilities
related to instruction in medical and health professions preparation.
Through the collective efforts of its members, its affiliated
community-based organizations, sponsored research, and sponsored health
education and prevention programs, the AAIP has demonstrated (1) the
ability to work with academic institutions and official health agencies
on mutual education, service, and research endeavors relating to the
goal of disease prevention and health promotion for American Indian and
Alaska Native populations, (2) the leadership necessary to attract
minority health professionals into public health careers, and (3) the
leadership needed to assist health care professionals work more
effectively with American Indian and Alaska Native clients and
communities.
This cooperative agreement will be awarded in FY 1995 for a 12-
month budget period within a project period of 5 years. Continuation
awards within the project period will be made on the basis of
satisfactory progress and the availability of funds.
Where To Obtain Additional Information
If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding
this project, please contact Dr. Clay E. Simpson, Public Health
Service, 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852,
telephone (301) 443-5084.
Dated: December 22, 1994.
Audrey F. Manley,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health.
[FR Doc. 95-661 Filed 1-10-95; 8:45 am]
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