 | The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
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| The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA |
Brenda Woods-Francis, MPH, RD, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-443-0415, bwoods-francis@hrsa.gov and Christopher H. Bates, BS, Office of Public Health Sciences/Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, U.S Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Ave, SW, Room 736E, Washington, DC 20201.
In October 1998, the Clinton Administration declared HIV/AIDS in racial and ethnic minority communities a "severe and ongoing health crisis." The Administration and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus announced a new initiative to address this crisis through increased funding and outreach to these communities. In Fiscal Year 1999, the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) received $156 million in funding. Initially the focus of the MAI was on African American and Hispanic communities. However, in FY 2000, the Initiative was expanded to include all communities of color and the funding to support the expanded Initiative grew to over $380 by FY 2002. MAI funds target programs to enhance effective HIV/AIDS efforts that directly benefit racial and ethnic minority communities in three broad funding categories: technical assistance and infrastructure support, increasing access to prevention and care services, and building stronger community linkages to address the HIV prevention and health care needs of specific populations. This presentation will review the funding and programs that have been supported by the MAI over the past four years. Information will be presented on the progress that has been made in accessing the impact of these vitally important programs on clients, organizations, and communities.
Learning Objectives:
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, Ethnic Minorities
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Department of Health and Human Services
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: employer