Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #444FY0102

Outreach, Education and Cancer Screening

Requester:

Jacques Calixte

Organization:

Haitian-American Association Against Cancer

Project Title:

Outreach, Education and Cancer Screening

Date Submitted:

1/14/2002 11:59:56 AM

Sponsors:

Kendrick Meek

Statewide Interest:

This project will serve as a pilot for outreach, health education and cancer screening to Haitian-Americans.

Recipient:

Haitian- American Association Against Cancer

Contact:

Jacques Calixte

225 N.E. 34 Street, Ste. 208

Contact Phone:

(305) 572-1825

Miami 33137

Counties:

Dade

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

This program will maximize outreach, education and cancer screening tests to Haitian-Americans in five Florida counties. The focus of education and screening will be for breast, prostate, colon, and cervical cancer. Culturally sensitive Creole health education will be provided through workshops, radio & tv shows.� Identified persons meeting criteria for special screening will be linked to the screening tests through translation, explanation of test and reminder calls in Creole.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Approximately 850 underserved Haitian-American men and women will be educated and screened on prostate, colon, breast and cervical cancer, its symptoms, early detection, importance of screening, and the role of nutrition and exercise in overall wellness. Will distribute 1,000 Creole cancer brochures developed by HAAAC, attendance of cancer survivors and/or family members at support group meetings and increased phone traffic following radio and tv programs during the pohone-in segment of the shows.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$200,000

Total cost of the project:

$260,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Local, Private

Cash Amount:

$50,000

In-Kind Amount:

$10,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2000-2001

Amount:

$200,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$200,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

Miami Herald expose reports 8/30/00 & 10/11/99

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

11/19/2001