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OU-COM Community Service Programs Receives Grant
Awards
Editor's Note: For more information, please contact Kevin M. Sanders, writer/editor, at (740) 593-0896
ATHENS, Ohio (August 10, 2000) -- Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Community Service Programs (CSP) has received several notices of grant awards that will enable the continuation of health initiatives in the area. Kathy Trace, manager of CSP, said the grants are:
- A federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration allowing for a new mobile unit to serve 10 counties in the Southeastern Ohio area. The unit will provide health screening, prevention and educational services in the 10 counties. CSP and Al Pheley, Ph.D., director of clinical research development, will jointly develop the project. "This healthy adult project will focus on providing accessible health care to the underserved populations in 10 counties," Trace said.
- A contract that ensures support from the Athens County Department of Human Services to fund the Athens County Lice Project through CSP has been accepted. The project provides screening and education treatment in Athens County for head lice, which is a nationwide problem. Officials will work with schools and parents in the treatment of children, primarily those in elementary and middle schools. "This program has demonstrated a positive impact in Athens County over the last 6 months," Trace said.
- An award from Kids on Campus allowing for a health station during the Kids on Campus summer 2000 program at Ohio University. The health station provided first aid for minor illnesses and injuries for hundreds of kids, who are at OU during the Kids on Campus program. The program concluded Aug. 4. "This is another collaborative effort which affects area youth, which CSP is very proud of," Trace said.
- A gift of $3,000 from the Auxiliary to the Ohio Osteopathic Association-Sixth District Academy. The auxiliary is a non-profit local organization comprised of spouses of osteopathic physicians. The grant will allow for breast and cervical cancer screening for area women. "CSP staff view the breast and cervical program as one of the most important programs that is delivered," Trace said. " We feel the impact of this program is great because women often put off their health care needs to take care of others. This service reaches out to those women." CSP plans to continue this service as part of the Healthy Adult Project.
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