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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05121998 - P3 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Costa William'B. Walker, MD, Health Services Director County DATE: May 4, 1998 ea SUBJECT: CCHP COMMUNITY HEALTHEDUCATION GRANTS SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: CONSIDER and ACCEPT report from the Health Services Director or designee (Milt Camhi) regarding the Community Health Education Grants and the recipients of this year's awards. BACKGROUND: Contra Costa Health Plan earmarks a portion of its marketing budget for Community Health Education Grants to help improve the health of all Contra Costa residents. This year the Managed Care Commission reviewed each application and recommended three organizations for the award: the Family Stress Center, the Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating Council and the YWCA. The Family Stress Center received a grant to help support their Latino Family Project/Perinatal Health and Wellness Program. The Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating Council was awarded a grant to help fund its Perinatal Education Project. The YWCA was awarded a grant to help fund its Perinatal and Dental Health Programs. FISCAL IMPACT None. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER 81GNATURE S ACTION OF BOARD ON Vay 1`D, 1998 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT j AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED Contact: PHIL$A7 HELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF cc: SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Health Services Administration Milt Camhi, CCHP BY ,DEPUTY CO Y T COSTA HEALTH MAN A ddvWon 4dr Comb*COM HefiId1 SfrVIM February 10, 1998 Dear Contra Costa County Non-Profit Organization: We are delighted to announce the second funding cycle of the Contra Costa Health Plan's Community Health Education Grants.The Contra Costa Health Plan has again committed five percent of its annual advertising budget to provide funding for health education for young families and this year's grant is for$15,000.The 1948 grants,ranging from$5,000 to$7,000,are intended to provide support for community based non-profit organizations, school groups and the faith community to foster assroots health ed at' n'activites. Working with the Contra Costa Health Plan's Managed Care Commission,we are accepting applications for grants that specifically conduct health education activities directly related to the high priority areas of diabetes,dental health, asthma, and perinatal health. This is an excellent opportunity for organizations that already deal with families and special populations to focus their efforts on health education. We hope these grants will encourage you to take a look at where health education might be included in other services you might provide to young families. Enclosed is the Request for Proposals briefly describing the program and application process. Please share this RFI'with those individuals in your organization responsible for planning,delivery and or evaluation of health education for low income families. Grant applications are dere no later than the end of business on March 16, 1998. Additional grant applications are available by calking Pat Sussman at 313-6648. We look forward to working with you to improve the lives of those who nurture our future-young families. Sincerely, Milt Camhi Executive Director of the Contra Costa Health Plan ArFOADABLE�,AW$rAVTCZ a MQUEST EOR 1'1[tQPQSAL CONTRA COSTA HEALTHPLA ''S COMMUNITY EDUCATION GRANT FOR M:EDI-CAS,AND LOW INCOME YOUNG FAMILY The Centra Costa.Health Plan(CCHP)is a twenty-five year old publicly sponsored HMO serving county employees,small businesses,individuals and families in Contra Costa County.Service is provided primarily at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and 14 health centers located throughout the county. The Contra Costa Managed Care Commission provides guidance to CCHP and will be involved in the awarding of grants.The Commission will support the goals and outcomes of the projects that are chosen. Proposals for an education grant are doe in the office of CCHP"no later than the end of business on.Monday,March 16, 15198.Grants will be awarded April 1, 1998 and project funds are expected to be expended by March 31, 1999. This year the Commission identified the following four priority areas for health education grants: 1. Perinatal issues including early care,breast feeding support and early parenting shills. 2. Diabetes juvenile and/or adult onset. 3. Dental health. 4. Asthma. Application Requirements • Proposals of more than two pages(excluding documentation and;appendices) will not be accepted. • Nott-profit (501(c)3 organizations applying for funding must serve Medi-Cal and low-income young families. • Proposals should include descriptions of: '.. Current health education program goals and how this project fits within the current programming "l he project description including time line,brief budget description,of the clients and potential numbers to be reached. • A copy of your most recent annual report and audited financial statement and IRS identification number indicating your 501(c)3 status. Selection Criteria: • What are your expected outcomes and how will you measure and evaluate there. Clarity of project description • Breadth of proposed intervention. • Potential to improve the health of those it serves • innovation and ability to improve delivery of health education • Potential future contribution to other organizations who serve this population - OVER- • The reasonableness of the proposed budget and the feasibility of achieving project objectives within the proposed timeline and budget • .Projects where CCHP Health Education funds can be matched or leveraged with other health education efforts to the target population will be given high priority. This Project is directed by the Executive Director of the Contra Costa Health Plan and the Marketing and .Education Committee of the Managed Care Commission. The Managed Care Commission will assist CCHPin evaluating and reviewing proposals. The timeline for the grants is: TIMELINE March 15, 1398 - Proposals due at 595 Center Street, Suite 100 Martinez by end of business -Spm. April 15, 1998-Grant recipients announced. Awardees will be invited to give a presentation to the Managed Care Commission of progress on their projects in October 1998. March 31, 1999 -A Final report, no longer than two pages giving a summary of project activities and outcomes is due. PROJECT EXAMPLES Single Agency: A small non-profit after school program observes that more children are experiencing asthma with exertion. They develop a program to work with a physician and nurse to teach parents and children about exercise and asthma to control episodes and teach all the family what exercises are beneficial. Collaboration: Three community based organizations, a day care center, a senior center and a neighborhood church collaborate to develop a mentoring program for young families who have children in the day care center. Seniors from the center and church members are trained by the day care nutritionist,and activities coordinator of the senior center to help young families plan meals that are nutritious and low in fat content. Monthly meetings are held at the church to discuss nutrition, a potluck dinner is served, using nutritious recipes from the seniors. Church members provide baby sitting during the "class"portion:of the monthly meeting.The expected outcome is better understanding of nutrition needs of young children, lessons in cooking nutritious foods and a chance for seniors to become"mentors" or"grandparents" to young families. In addition, because so many families have both parents working or single parents that are rushed at meal time an emphasis will be placed on quick, nutritious meals. Address Inquiries To: Pat Sussman,Contra Costa Health Plan Marketing 313-6648 or Heather Bernikoff, Health Education 313-6063 - END- CO 7RA COSTA 595 Cuter Avenue,Suite 10() PUNr Martincz,California 94553-4639 11l A division of Contra Costa Health Services April 1, 1998 Ms. Frances Greene Pre-School Coordinating Council,Inc. 1760 Chester Drive Pittsburg, CA 94565-3920 Dear Ms. Greene: On behalf of the Contra Costa Health Plana and the Contra Costa Managed Care Commission,I want to thank you for your application for this year's Community Health Education Grant. This is the second year of earmarking Contra Costa Health Flan marketing dollars in hopes of improving the health of all our community. I am sorry that we are not able to fund all of your proposals. However,T am very pleased to inform you that you have been awarded a grant for$5,000 for your innovative perinatalEducation project. The proposals we received were thoughtful and highlighted the many unmet health education needs of our Contra Costa Community. The Managed Care Commission and Contra Costa Health plan are grateful for the community interest that was sparked by the health education RFP. As usual,there are unlimited needs and a limited pool of funds. Grant recipients will be announced to the public on April 15, 1998, at the Managed Care Commission meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 1050 Burnett Avenue,Concord. In addition, you will be invited to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting the morning of May 12, 1998, for a special presentation. We will call to confirm both dates and times. In October,grantees will be invited to present a progress report to the Managed Care Commission. A final report,no longer than two pages,giving a summary of project activities and outcomes is due March 31, 1999. All printed materials,educational as well as allied reports,must acknowledge and credit the receipt of a Community Health Education Grant from the Contra Costa Health Plan. Mary Fujii, Vice Chair of the Managed Care Commission and Heather Bernikaff, CCHP Senior .Health Educator,will be available to provide specific technical assistance and oversight. AFFa—` >7ASL Cnt� vrcE Weare requesting that an evaluation tool be developed so that outcome can be measured. Bath Ms. Fuyii and Ms.Bemikoffwill be happy to meet with you to discuss this further. I am looking forward to hearing about your project during the coming year. If there are further questions,please call Pat Sussman, CCBP Director of Marketing& Con,unwiity Development at {925}313-6648. S; y, Milt Camhi Chief Executive Officer DWI.'v=pitt.WN C0N7R4 COSTA 595 Center Avenue,suite 100 HEALTH PMN Martinez,Ca ifornk 945534639 A divhaon q'Comm Costa NetiM services April 1, 1998 Ms.Barbara Bysiek,LSCW Executive Director Family Stress Center 2086 Commerce Avenue Concord, CA 94520 Dear Ms.Bysiek: On behalf of the Contra Costa Health Plan and the Contra Costa Managed CareCommission,I want to thank you for your application for this year's Community Health Education Grant. This is the second year of earmarking Contra Costa Health Plan marketing dollars in hopes of improving the health of all our community. I am very pleased to inform you that your proposal for the Latino Family Project-Perinatal Health and Wellness,has been funded.for$5,000. The proposals we received were thoughtful and highlighted the many unmet health education needs of our Contra Costa Community. The Managed Care Commission and Contra Costa Health are grateful for the community interest that was sparked by the health education RFP. As usual,there are unlimited needs and a limited pool of fiends. Grant recipients will be announced to the public on April 15, 1998,at the Managed Care Commission meeting at 4.30 p.m. of the Holiday Inn, 1050 Burnett Avenue,Concord. In addition,you will be invited to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting the morning of May 12., 1998, for a special presentation. We will call to confirm bath dates and times. In October,grantees will be invited to present a progress report to the Managed Care Commission. A final report,no longer that two pages,giving a summary of project activities and outcomes is due March 31, 1599. All printed,materials,educational as well as allied reports,must acknowledge and credit the receipt of a Community Health Education Grant from the Contra Costa Health Plan. AFFORDA.K-E CARE fiRYTCE Mary Fujii,'V'ice Chair of the Managed Care Commission and Heather Bcmikof�CCH?Senior Health Educator,will be available to provide specific technical assistance and oversight. We are requesting that an evaluation be developed so that outcome can be measured. Both Ms. Fujii and Ms.Bernikoff will be happy to meet with you to discuss this furtherer. I am looking forward to hearing about your project during the coming year. If there are further questions,please call Pat Sussman, CCHP Director of Marketing&Community Development at (925)313-6648. Since , Milt Camhi Chief Executive Officer DW 1:S)rwtfi*.wpd CONTRA COSTA 595 Center Avenue,Suite 100 JVININWSK�— fvUrtiriM California 94553-4639 HFALTH MN Nwwrz- A d vWon of COMM Cmw HtWth$&vues April 1, 1998 Ms.Nancy.1.Atkinson Executive Director/YWCA 1355 Winow Way, Suite 275 Concord,CA 94520 Dear Ms.Atkinson: On behalf of the Contra Costa Health Plan and the Centra Costa Managed Care Commission,l want to thank you for your application for this year's Community Health Education Gwent. This is the second year of earmarking Contra Costa Health.Flan marketing dollars in hopes of improving the health of all our conumunity. I am very pleased to inform you that your proposal for Perinatal and Dental Health Programs,has been funded for 55,000. The proposals we received were thoughtful and highlighted the many unmet health education needs of our Conga Costa Community. The Managed Care Commission and Contra Costa Health Plan are grateful for the community interest that was sparked by the health education RFP. As usual,there are unlimited needs and a limited pool of funds. Grant recipients will be announced to the public on April 15, 1998,at the Managed Care Commission meeting at 4.30 p.m.at the Holiday W4 1050 Burnett Avenue,Concord. In addition,you will be invited to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting the morning of'NUy 12, 1998,for a special,presentation. We will call to confirm bath dates and times. In October,grantees will be invited to present a progress report to the Managed Cam Commission. A final report,no longer than two gages,giving a summary of project activities and outcomes is due March 31, 1999. All printed materials,education as well as allied reports,must acknowledge and credit the receipt of a Community Health Education Grant from the Contra Costa Health Plan. Mary Fujii,Vice Chair of the Managed Care Commission and Heather Bernikoff,CCHP Senior Health Educator,will be available to provide specific technical assistance and oversight. AFFORDABLE CARE Ae"WERVIci We are requesting that an evaluation tool be developed so that outcome can be measured. In addition,it is unclear whether referrals are made to community providers or agencies when problems are identified. If not,we are requesting that this take place. Birth IN6. Fujii and Ms. Bernikoff will be happy to meet with you to discuss this further. I am looking forward to hearing about your project during the coming year. If there are further questions,please call Fat Sussman, CCHP Director of Marketing&Community Development at (925)313-6648. Tit Milt Camhi Chief Executive Officer DWI:gnnWwcs.wpa