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CBIRS Request 99
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #99
Jessie Trice Cancer Prevention Project
 
Requester: Reverend Ted Greer, Jr. Organization: Health Choice Network, Inc.
 
Project Title: Jessie Trice Cancer Prevention Project Date Submitted 1/6/2006 10:17:28 AM
 
Sponsors: Wilson
 
Statewide Interest:
To meet statewide objective of increasing healthcare access to low-income populations of Florida.
 
Recipient: Health Choice Network, Inc.   Contact: Reverend Ted Greer, Jr.  
  9064 NW 13th Terrace   Contact Phone: (305) 599-1015  
  Miami 33172   Contact email: tgreer@hcnetwork.org
 
Counties: {Statewide}
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Health Choice Network is requesting support from the state for the continued operation and expansion of the Jessie Trice Cancer Prevention Project/Healthy Body-Healthy Soul Program. The Jessie Trice Cancer Prevention Project seeks support for continued operation and expansion throughout the State of Florida.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduction in burden due to chronic illnesses to hospitals, emergency rooms and communities in low-income communities.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,000,000
 
Total cost of the project: $2,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private, Federal
  Cash Amount $850,000   In-kind Amount $150,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2005-2006 Amount: $218,429
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $1,000,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Health, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Many health disparities studies and s.381.7352 F.S. provides legislative intent for partnered progra
 
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 Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/30/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No