Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #459FY0102

Preventive Health Project

Requester:

Dr. Yves Jodesty

Organization:

Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad S. FL. Chapter

Project Title:

Preventive Health Project

Date Submitted:

1/14/2002 12:11:17 PM

Sponsors:

Kendrick Meek

Statewide Interest:

Reduction in chronic and communicable diseases morbidity and mortality and improved health outcomes among Haitian Americans.

Recipient:

Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad S. FL. Chapter

Contact:

Dr. Yves Jodesty

1040 N.W. 10th Avenue

Contact Phone:

(954) 728-9200

Miami 33311

Counties:

Broward, Dade

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Educational programs through radio broadcasting to prevent a range of health and developmental problems among Haitian Americans residing in Dade and Broward counties, expaned counseling, testing for diseases and conditions of significance within this ethnic group.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Improved health outcomes for chronic diseases and maternal and child health among Haitian Americans.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$350,000

Total cost of the project:

$450,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Private

In-Kind Amount:

$100,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$350,000

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:

Morbidity and mortality statistics report

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 Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

11/19/2001