SPNS/Fax: An Electronic Report from HRSA/HAB's SPNS Cooperative Agreements:
Volume 2, Issue 22 (October 31, 1997)

This document has been superceded by our Online Knowledge Base on Innovative Models of HIV/AIDS Care. Click here to access the Knowledge Base. Click here to access descriptions of 27 Innovative Models of HIV/AIDS Care and the lessons learned from these projects. SPNS/Fax was written, published, and distributed by fax by The Measurement Group between 1995 and 1998.

Information dissemination from 27 Innovative Models of HIV Care projects funded as Special Projects of National Significance by the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Introduction

Welcome to SPNS/Fax: An Electronic Report from HRSA/HAB's SPNS Cooperative Agreements. In each issue of SPNS/Fax, we will highlight findings from the HRSA Special Projects of National Significance Program Cooperative Agreements. The projects have been funded to develop innovative models of HIV/AIDS care. SPNS/Fax reports are distributed every two weeks by fax machine to all subscribers. All issues of SPNS/Fax are also available at this Web site. Due to slight differences in the media, issues distributed by fax machine may appear slightly different from those posted on this Web site, but the content is identical.

125th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association

The 125th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association will provide a venue for exchange of information on virtually every aspect of public health, offering over 800 scientific sessions, award programs, poster sessions, and workshops. The meeting will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from November 9-13, 1997. SPNS/Fax is pleased to announce the participation of HRSA/HAB's SPNS grantees in this exciting conference. The following is a partial list of the titles and authors of the presentations to be made by these projects. Check the conference program for further details. Many of these presentations also will be posted on the World Wide Web at www.TheMeasurementGroup.com.

Cooperative Agreement Projects

A Community-Based Capitated Managed Care Model for HIV Care. J Steinberg, T Field, C O’Connor, A Pishev, E Pistorino, N Aronoff, M DaCosta, M Francisco, C Imbriano, B Lambl, A Magalhacs, O Pena, P Tavcira, J Taylor. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

A Cooperative Information Sharing, Evaluation, and Management Model for 27 HIV Service Projects. G Huba, T Larson, B Singer, L Melchior, P Reis, E Jean-Louis, L Wolfe, J Steinberg, J Zalumas, T Gallagher, R Henderson, M Driscoll, P Chase, G Falus, J Bartlett, A Stanton, J Kaplan, L Thomas, H Cruz, S McDonald, V Brown, J Rips, D Anderson, H Henderson, V German, C Grace, K Uldall, D Cherin, K Meredith, G Smereck. Cooperative Agreement Projects.

A Mobile HIV Program: Bringing Services to Hard-to-Reach Populations. C O’Connor, P Taveira, J Steinberg, C Patsdaughter, C Grindel. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

Capitated Managed HIV/AIDS Care: A Community-Based Program. P Reis. AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

Development of a World Wide Web Site for Disseminating Information about HIV/AIDS. G Huba, T Kuo, L Melchior, A Leong. The Measurement Group.

Evaluating a Multi-State, Multi-Method AIDS Training Program: Issues and Resolutions. D Anderson, C Vojir, S Martin. University of Colorado Health Science Center.

Evaluation of an Innovative Legal Advocacy Program for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. J Kaplan, L Melchior, L Anderson, R Johnstone, G Lee. Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services, The Measurement Group.

Impact of Culturally Competent Psychosocial Educational Counseling on Haitians Living with HIV. JL Eustache, J Walker, N Cesar, S Geron, J Piton, G Apollon. Center for Community Health Education & Research.

Improving HIV/AIDS Services in Rural Areas: HIV Prevention, Early Intervention and Health Promotion. S Martin, D Anderson, C Vojir. University of Colorado Health Science Center.

Mandatory HIV Testing of Newborns as Public Policy: The New York Experience. J Rips, K Powderly, C Rohweder. State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn.

Models for Evaluating Models of HIV Treatment: Tradeoffs and Convergence. G Huba, L Melchior. The Measurement Group.

Reducing Barriers to Care for People Living with HIV/AIDS in an Urban Setting. S McDonald. Outreach, Inc.

Special Needs Plan for Persons with HIV/AIDS in New York State. I Feldman, H Cruz, H Plavin, D Jemiolo. New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute.

The Relationship Between Delirium and Death in AIDS Patients. K Uldall, J Berghuis, R Ryan, S Tonge, J Hansen. University of Washington.

Use of the Internet for HIV/AIDS Self-Instruction for Rural Health Care Providers. S Martin, D Anderson, C Vojir. University of Colorado Health Science Center.

Adolescent Care Projects

A Model for Adolescent-Targeted HIV/AIDS Services: Conclusions From the Cross-Cutting and Local Evaluations of the HRSA Adolescent Special Projects of National Significance Program Grants. G Huba, L Melchior, B Singer, A Tenner, E Woods, R Feudo, B Greenberg, A Hodgins, M Kipke, J Lothrop, G Remafedi, M Sturdevant, M Wallace, K Marconi, R Brady. Adolescent SPNS Projects.

A Model for Outreach to Adolescents with HIV/AIDS: Conclusions From the Cross-Cutting and Local Evaluations of the HRSA Adolescent Special Projects of National Significance Program Grants. L Melchior, R Feudo, B Greenberg, A Hodgins, M Kipke, J Lothrop, G Remafedi, M Sturdevant, A Tenner, M Wallace, E Woods, K Marconi, B Singer, R Brady, G Huba. Adolescent SPNS Projects.

Adherence to Protease Inhibitor Combination Therapy Treatment: Issues for Living with HIV. G Huba, L Melchior, J Lothrop, A Hodgins, B Bourdon, R Betru, A Kawata, B Singer, K Marconi. The Measurement Group, Health Initiatives for Youth, HRSA.

Barriers to Providing Services for Young People with HIV Throughout the US: Conclusions from the Cross-Cutting and Local Evaluations of the HRSA Adolescent Special Projects of National Significance Grants. R Brady, L Melchior, C Bann, E Woods, A Tenner, M Sturdevant, M Kipke, A Hodgkins, B Greenberg, R Feudo, K Marconi, B Singer, G Huba. Adolescent SPNS Projects.

Evaluation of a Model of Health Care for Homeless, At-Risk and HIV Positive Youth. E Woods, E Goodman. Boston "HAPPENS"; Children’s Hospital Corporation, Boston.

Health Service Needs for HIV-Positive and At-Risk Young Women. E Woods, C Samples, M Melchiono, P Kennan, D Fox, L Chase, M Burns, J Paradise, V Price, L Kula, E Goodman. Boston "HAPPENS"; Children’s Hospital Corporation, Boston.

Service Profiles of Adolescents with HIV/AIDS in 10 Programs: Conclusions From the Cross-Cutting and Local Evaluations of the HRSA Adolescent Special Projects of National Significance Program Grants. L Melchior, A Hodgins, E Woods, M Kipke, R Feudo, J Lothrop, M Wallace, G Remafedi, B Greenberg, M Sturdevant, A Tenner, K Marconi, R Brady, B Singer, G Huba. Adolescent SPNS Projects.

Needs of Adolescents with HIV/AIDS Who Can Be Enrolled in Services: Conclusions From the Cross-Cutting and Local Evaluations of the HRSA Adolescent Special Projects of National Significance Program Grants. G Huba, A Hodgins, E Woods, M Kipke, R Feudo, J Lothrop, M Wallace, G Remafedi, B Greenberg, M Sturdevant, A Tenner, K Marconi, R Brady, B Singer, L Melchior. Adolescent SPNS Projects.

Providing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to HIV-Positive and Homeless Youth. L Chase, E Goodman, P Kennan, R Garcia, V Price, J Paradise, P Wilson, M Kiwanuka. Boston "HAPPENS"; Children’s Hospital Corporation, Boston.

The Experience of Case Management in an Urban Program for HIV-Positive, High-Risk, Homeless Adolescents. P Keenan, M Melchiono, D Fox, M Samples, L Chase, R Garcia, M Burns, L DeYoung, A Kaleq, E Woods. Boston "HAPPENS"; Children’s Hospital Corporation, Boston.

The Social Psychology of HIV Risk Behavior among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth. E Wright, C Conley. Indiana State Department of Health, Indianapolis Youth Group.

Youth Involvement in the Boston "HAPPENS" Program. D Fox, P Keenan, M Melchiono, D Venable, E Woods. Boston "HAPPENS"; Children’s Hospital Corporation, Boston.

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