5232876 Department of Health (DOH)Community Health Administration (CHA) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG)Annual Public Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH)

COMMUNITY HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (CHA)

 

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (PHHSBG)

Annual Public Hearing

 

 

The D.C. Department of Health (DOH) Community Health Administration (CHA) and the Preventive Health Services Block Grant Advisory Committee are conducting a hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4:00pm – 6:30pm at 899 North Capitol Street, NE, 3^rd Floor Room 306. 

 

The public hearing is being held to assure that all citizens have the opportunity to present their views concerning funding priorities.  The block grant supports programs operated by CHA and community-based organizations that address chronic disease, injury, primary care and access to healthcare.

 

Presentations should address a specific area of focus.  Examples are asthma, youth/domestic violence, teen pregnancy, oral health, physical activity/exercise, nutrition and healthy eating.

 

Those who wish to present testimony are requested to provide a name, address, telephone number and organization name (when applicable) prior to the public hearing.  A copy of each testimony, oral or written should be submitted electronically to [e-mail] by Monday, January 12^th.

 

Testimony should reflect 1) area of focus, 2) magnitude of the health problem, and 3) proposed solutions (oral and/or written) limited to 3 pages and 3-5 minutes each.   Written testimonies no longer than (3) pages and double spaced may be submitted for the record until 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2014 at 899 North Capitol Street, N.E., 3rd Floor.

 

There will be an open forum following testimonies for participants to provide feedback to the Preventive Health Services Block Grant Advisory Committee. To register as a presenter, please contact Sherry Billings at [phone] or [e-mail] and/or Valerie Brown at [phone] or [e-mail]. on or before Monday, January 12, by 3:30pm.  

 

Parking is available under the building at a cost.  There is limited neighborhood parking.  Check WMATA http://www.wmata.com/ for other transportation options.  The nearest Metro stop is Union Station.