[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 21, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-31316]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Cooperative Agreement With the National Coalition of Hispanic
Health and Human Services Organization
The Office of Minority Health (OMH), Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Health, PHS, announces that it will enter into an
umbrella cooperative agreement with the National Coalition of Hispanic
Health and Human Services Organization (COSSMHO). 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 assist the
coalition in expanding and enhancing its activities in the following
areas: service delivery, health prevention, health promotion, and
health services 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. The OMH will also participate and collaborate
with the awardee in any workshops or symposia to exchange current
information, opinions, and research findings.
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 COSSMHO. No other applications
are solicited. COSSMHO 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 Hispanic 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 most minority
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 Hispanic communities.
3. Developed databases and directories of health services,
health care accessibility issues, and professional development
initiatives that deal exclusively with Hispanic 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
predominately minority health care professionals and providers with
excellent professional performance records.
6. Developed a base of critical knowledge, skills, and abilities
related to serving Hispanic clients with a range of health and
social problems. Through the collective efforts of its members, its
affiliated community-based organizations, sponsored research, and
sponsored health education and prevention programs, the COSSMHO 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 of minorities and disadvantaged peoples, (2) the
leadership necessary to attract minority students into public health
careers, and (3) the leadership needed to assist health care
professionals work more effectively with Hispanic clients and
communities. Hispanics, as well as other minority populations.
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.
Audrey F. Manley,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health.
[FR Doc. 94-31316 Filed 12-20-94; 8:45 am]
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