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African Health Initiative
Indianapolis, IN

The rapidly expanding African community in Indianapolis is projected to reach 30,000 people by 2010. Many of the recent immigrants live below the federal poverty level, including refugees suffering from post-traumatic stress or tropical diseases. The African Center will now add a weekend and evening primary care clinic to their social services, English classes and other programs for newcomers. Culturally sensitive volunteer physicians will ease patients' transition to existing health services. The project will also train local health professionals about traditional, alternative treatments and unfamiliar medical conditions from countries such as Somalia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Sudan.

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Operation Wellness
Muncie, IN

Operation Wellness (Wellness Prep:4th-8th grade; Wellness University: 9th grade-adults) is a collaborative school and community-based initiative focusing on nutrition, physical activity/fitness, and healthy lifestyle changes to meet HP 2010 objectives.

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Client Advocate Program
Ft. Wayne, IN

The Client Advocate Program will serve about 1,600 people of all races, genders, and ages each year in Allen County, IN who have cancer. Three clients advocates will meet with cancer patients after diagnosis and will be available to assist them with treatment, recovery and if necessary with end stages of cancer. A Cancer Guide will be available to clients for referrals, support, durable medical equipment, supplies, and advocacy.

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Bridging The Gap
Indianapolis, IN

Increase HIV counseling and testing in communities of color by utilizing non-traditional and alternative testing methods, expanding outreach to the identified population and to provide HIV care coordination.

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Amish Dental Intervention Project
Indianapolis, IN

The Amish Dental Intervention Project will improve the oral health of Amish children in Indiana by increasing access to dental care, achieving optimal fluoridation, providing dental education, and instituting a long-term plan for dental care.

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Adolescent Health Initiative
Michigan City, IN

School-based comprehensive health care, mental health, and substance abuse prevention, and treatment services to 200 at risk young adults enrolled in the Michigan City Alternative High School and to the thirty-five children of those students.

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Youth Tobacco Initiative
Indianapolis, IN

A collaborative effort in Marion County, Indiana to reduce youth tobacco use among middle school students. This project includes strategies that enhance tobacco prevention and intervention programs in schools, advocacy programs in adjacent neighborhoods and enforcement of access laws.

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Shalom Health Centers at Broadway, Roberts Park, and Eagledale
Indianapolis, IN

The extension of a parish clinic to include on site physician coverage and comprehensive care for inner city minorities and other uninsured individuals.

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