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REGION I (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
2010 Priorities
Asthma (Resources)
The Region 1 (New England)
Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is focusing on asthma as
a Healthy People 2010 priority. Working with the New England Public Health and
Managed Care Collaborative (NEPHMCC), comprised of regional public health and managed care
leaders, the Regional office seeks to improve medical management of pediatric
asthma. The Regional Office and NEPHMCC facilitate state-based implementation of
comprehensive guidelines developed by NEPHMCC, which include recommendations for
consistent implementation of uniform asthma management plans, better coordination among
providers, and improved payer coverage. Together with the regional offices of
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), DHHS also
created partnerships with state, local and non-government organizations to form the Asthma
Regional Coordination Council (ARCC), which focuses on the environment’s impact on
asthma. The ARCC is finalizing a twelve-point plan that includes improved
surveillance, educational activities, and recommendations to address environmental issues
in homes and schools. For more information, contact Albert K. Yee, MD, MPH, Regional
Health Administrator for Region 1 (617-565-1507 or ayee@os.dhhs.gov).
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REGION II (NJ, NY, PR, VI)
2010 Priorities
Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
(Resources)
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REGION III (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV)
2010 Priorities
Obesity and Lead Poisoning
(Resources)
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REGION IV
(AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
2010 Priorities
Diabetes (Resources)
In all Region IV states, rates of diabetes among resident populations
continue to exceed National averages; with corresponding economic burden from an
array of diabetes-related complications. Through the collaborative efforts of
many, focus across the region is centered on this serious, costly and complex
disease; via effective uses of data and information for surveillance and
management; engagement and support of community partners; regular dissemination
of best practice interventions; policy research to define the economic impact of
disparities; and new financing of incentives to support evidence-based care,
public education, and advocacy. For information concerning the region’s focus on
diabetes, contact Dr. Arlene M. Lester, Regional Minority Health Consultant at
alester@osophs.dhhs.gov or
(404-562-7905).
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REGION V
(IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)
2010 Priorities
Assist States with Tools to Work
with Community Associations with a Focus on Health Disparities (Resources)
In May of 2000, in partnership with
Northwestern University's Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)
program, Region V hosted a conference for state and local health
departments to (1) learn how to map local neighborhood associations, (2)
determine what they are doing surrounding Healthy People 2010, and (3) how
to engage those associations. There are now two pilot sites,
Freeport, Illinois, and the Mapleton Fall Creek Neighborhood in
Indianapolis, Indiana, where these tools are being implemented.
Additionally, mini-awards in these minority neighborhoods will be awarded
to help catalyze Healthy People 2010 efforts around community-driven
interests.
In August of 2003, an additional
training was held in partnership with Northwestern's ABCD Institute,
along with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Dyson Foundation to
integrate community volunteerism concepts into selected Pediatric
Residency Programs throughout the region.
A project is underway to evaluate local
public health/Healthy People 2010 objectives through a cooperative
agreement with the State of Wisconsin's Division of Public Health in
conjunction with the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Each local
public heath department used CDC criteria to develop their own objectives
based on community needs and interests.
For more information, please contact
Faith Covici, Deputy Regional Health Administrator at (312) 886-3880 or
fcovici@osophs.dhhs.gov.
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REGION VI
(AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
2010 Priorities
Immunization, Infectious Diseases &
HIV/AIDS (Resources)
The Region 6 Office of the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) is focusing on immunizations and infectious diseases (specifically
tuberculosis) and HIV/AIDS as a Healthy People 2010 priority. Specific issues in which the
region is interested include: health disparities, obesity, asthma, diabetes, incarcerated
health issues, and border health. For more information, contact Joseph P. Iser, MD, DrPH,
Regional Health Administrator for Region 6 (214-767-3879 or jiser@osophs.dhhs.gov).
Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (Resources)
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REGION VII
(IA, KS, MO, NE)
2010 Priorities
To be determined
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REGION VIII
(CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)
2010 Priorities
Workforce Development, Especially
Focusing on Native Americans and Health Disparities (Resources)
Region VIII has contracted with the American Indian Higher
Education Consortium to develop a nursing curriculum that includes Healthy People 2010
objectives and Leading Health Indicators. This curriculum is intended to be used in
selected tribal college schools of nursing in order to enhance students’
understanding of public health and prevention activities. Special focus will be given to
include those objectives that pertain to women’s reproductive health, family
planning, and elimination of health disparities. For more information, contact: Jane
Wilson, 303-844-7859, jwilson@hrsa.gov; Lorenzo
Olivas, 303-844-7858, lolivas@hrsa.gov; Laurie
Konsella, 303-844-7854, lkonsella@hrsa.gov; or
Jill Leslie, 303-844-7856, jleslie@hrsa.gov.
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REGION IX (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, MP, GU, MH, PW, FM)
2010 Priorities
Promotion of Sexual Health and
Responsible Sexual Behavior (Resources)
Our nation faces an array of public health problems related
to sexual behavior, including sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, and
sexual violence and abuse. What is also troubling is the fact that certain
groups—including minorities, the socio-economically disadvantaged, and women—are
often disproportionately impacted by these problems. Eliminating health disparities
is an overarching goal of Healthy People 2010. Region IX is making a special effort
to coordinate the activities of its Offices (Minority Health, Women’s Health,
Population Affairs, Pacific Health and HIV/AIDS Special Project) to focus attention on
this priority area. Major partners involved in advancing this priority are the
region’s Title X family planning grantees, who operate comprehensive clinical,
educational, and community outreach services. In an effort to eliminate disparities in
sexual health, interventions are targeted to the most socio-economically vulnerable
communities, where community members have less access to health education. Besides
the education and counseling available in the 300+ clinical settings, services are also
provided in schools, churches, detention facilities, shelters for the homeless and victims
of domestic violence, and at substance abuse treatment centers.
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REGION X
(AK, ID, OR, WA)
2010 Priorities
Injury and Violence,
Suicide Prevention (Resources)Women’s Health – Contact Marian Mehegan (mmehegan@osophs.dhhs.gov)
- Promoting Healthy Weight
- South Asian Women’s Empowerment Violence Prevention
- Oregon Women’s Correctional Center Project
- Chlorhexidine and Xylitol Gum Caries Prevention in Public
Health Clinics
Family Planning – Contact Janet Wildeboor (Jwildeboor@osophs.dhhs.gov)
- Rural Adolescent Suicide Prevention Project
- Oregon Family Planning Corrections Department Discharge
Planning
- Idaho Migrant Camp Clinic
- Juvenile Detention Centers Reproductive Health Discharge
Planning
- Tribal FP (Family Planning)
HIV/AIDS – Contact Nhan Tran (Ntran@osophs.dhhs.gov)
- Planning and Networking
- Training and Technical Assistance
- CBO (Community Based Organization) Capacity Building
Minority Health – Contact Karen Matsuda (Kmatsuda@osophs.dhhs.gov)
- Nursing Shortage Infrastructure
- Health Disparities Data Collection
- Health Disparities State Coalitions
Emergency Preparedness – Contact Andrew Stevermer (Astevermer@osophs.dhhs.gov)
- MMRS (Metropolitan Medical Response System) Development
- Cold Weather DECON (Decontamination) Planning
- NDMS (National Disaster Medical System)/ESF8 (Emergency
Support Function 8) Training
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