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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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