[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 230 (Monday, December 1, 1997)]
[Notices]
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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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