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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2499 |
| University of Florida Autoimmune Center |
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| Requester: |
Dr. Teresa Dolan, Interim Dean |
Organization: |
University of Florida College of Dentistry |
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| Project Title: |
University of Florida Autoimmune Center |
Date Submitted |
1/15/2003 2:34:06 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Wise |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Improved health and well being of citizens of the State with autoimmune diseases. |
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| Recipient: |
COAD University of Florida College of Dentistry |
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Contact: |
Dr. Carol M. Stewart |
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1600 S.W. Archer Road |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 392-2505 |
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Gainesville 32610 |
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| Counties: |
{Statewide} |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The UF Center for Autoimmune Diseases functions to enhance care for the citizens of Florida suffering from autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Scleroderma and others. This is accomplished via contemporary patient care and efficient disease management, professional and patient education, and clinical research to develop improved diagnostic tools and treatment protocols. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Improved health and quality of life for patients . Public and professional education, and Development and dissemination of clinical care pathways |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$450,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$50,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2002-2003 |
Amount: |
$450,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Yes |
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Agency |
Agency For Health Care Administration |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Yes |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Research by AHCA shows escalating HC costs & services needs of autoimmune diseases. |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Alachua Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/18/2002 |
