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Federal money available for state chronic disease prevention

NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted June 20, 2011

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States that adopt holistic, coordinated plans to address chronic disease are eligible for support from the Dept. of Health and Human Services under a grant program included in the health system reform law. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects to award funds for three-year coordinated statewide chronic disease programs in all 56 U.S. states and territories, with about $40 million available for the first 12-month budget period.

"These new resources will assist states and territories in the implementation of proven prevention and wellness programs that will save lives and lower health care costs for all Americans," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Successful grantees are expected to create or update statewide plans that demonstrate coordinated approaches to addressing the leading causes of chronic disease deaths and their risk factors. Tobacco use is not included in the criteria but is being addressed through other efforts. More information about the program is available online (link).

Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/06/20/gvbf0620.htm.

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