[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 230 (Monday, December 1, 1997)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-31322]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Notice of a Cooperative Agreement With the National Hispanic
Religious Leaders Partnership for Community Health
The Office of Minority Health (OMH), Office of Public Health and
Science, announces that it will enter into an umbrella cooperative
agreement with The National Hispanic Religious Leaders Partnership for
Community Health (NHLRPCH). This cooperative agreement will establish
the broad programmatic framework in which specific projects can be
funded as they are identified during the project period.
The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to assist NHLRPCH to
expand and enhance its activities relevant to health issues affecting
the Hispanic community in areas such as access to health care, cultural
competency, mental health, child abuse and youth health issues,
substance abuse and prevention, and disease prevention/health
promotion. It is anticipated that future activities will focus on
programs and policies aimed at improving the overall health status of
Hispanics in order to eliminate the health gaps which exist between
Hispanics and others. OMH will provide consultation, including
administrative and technical assistance as needed, for the execution
and evaluation of all aspects of this cooperative agreement. OMH will
also participate and/or collaborate with the awardee in any workshops
or symposia to exchange current information, opinions, and research
findings during this agreement.
Authorizing Legislation
This cooperative agreement is authorized under Title XVII, Section
1707(d)(1) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended by Public Law
101-527.
Background
Assistance will be provided only to the National Hispanic Religious
Leaders Partnership for Community Health. No other applications are
solicited. NHLRPCH is the only organization capable of administering
this cooperative agreement because it:
1. Established a regional and national infrastructure of Hispanic
churches and para-church organizations dedicated to health care within
the Hispanic community;
2. Operates established programs aimed at empowering communities
and churches at the grassroots level and provides holistic ministries
that serve the spiritual, social, economic and cultural needs of
Hispanic communities;
3. Encompasses a network of comprehensive health services
including: Mental health services, drug rehabilitation programs, youth
projects, child abuse prevention, health education, women's centers,
HIV/AIDS programs and community services centers;
4. Uses indigenous leadership within the Hispanic faith community;
5. Aims to secure improved access to health care through
organizational, advocacy and networking activities.
This cooperative agreement will be awarded in FY 1998 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, contact Dr. Olivia Carter-Pokras, Office of Minority
Health, 5515 Security Lane, Suite 1000, Rockville, Maryland 20852 or
telephone (301) 443-9923.
Dated: October 29, 1997.
Clay E. Simpson, Jr., MSPH, Ph.D,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health.
[FR Doc. 97-31322 Filed 11-28-97; 8:45 am]
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