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Where: Holiday Inn Brownstone Hotel and Conference Center
            1707 Hillsboro Street Raleigh NC

 
When: March 2, 2006 11am-2pm
 
 

Topic: Ryan White CARE Act the Successes and Disparities for the State of North CarolinaPanalist:

Dr. Puckrein: (National Minority Health Month Foundation):

Since its inception in 1999, the National Minority Health Month Foundation has distinguished itself as a leader in coalescing efforts to eliminate health care disparities. The Foundation was instrumental in launching ‘National Minority Health Month,’ supported by a resolution from the US Congress and recognized by many states.

Acknowledging the need for evidence-based solutions to healthcare disparities, the Foundation developed the Zip code Analysis Project (ZCAP). ZCAP is the most comprehensive data platform for identifying and isolating chronic illnesses by zip code. This data platform is being used to guide resources in pilot programs in congressional districts, MSAs, and other defined geographical areas where chronic disease disparities persist.

The National Minority Health Month Foundation assist healthcare providers, administrators, policymakers and community and faith-based organizations deliver precise health care services to high-risk communities by analysis of current information, organization of health care networks and management of minority health care resources.

 Evelyn Foust: (Southern AIDS Coalition)   

The Southern AIDS Coalition, was formed in 2001 as a membership organization of government representatives, corporations, and community advocates.  This unique partnership is borne from the burgeoning numbers of people whose new infection rates are much higher than the rest of the U.S. population.  Federal funds do not meet the needs of those living with HIV in the South and are not equally distributed across the country.

Leah Delvin: (Active State Health Director)  
She works for the North Carolina State Health Department. Her department sees first hand the facts and figures on the AIDS epidemic in North Carolina.

Elaine Marshall:  (Secretary of State) 
In 1996, Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall became the first woman ever elected to a statewide North Carolina executive branch office.  Ms. Marshall is now beginning her third term as North Carolina Secretary of State. 

Jacquelyn Clymore (Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina) -  The Alliance mission is to serve people living with HIV/AIDS, their loved ones, caregivers and communities at large, through compassionate and non-judgmental care, prevention, education and advocacy. The Alliance serves people with HIV/AIDS and their families through direct services such as providing transportation to medical appointments, providing housing and skilled nursing services.  We serve the Triangle community through education and prevention programs and advocacy for those afflicted with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Moderator
John Paul Womble (Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina) – John Paul has been living with HIV for fourteen years. After learning of his disease, John Paul has become one of the most active advocates in our state. Most of his work consists on erasing the stigma of HIV/AIDS. “The stigma of HIV/AIDS means many people with the disease suffer in silence.” He currently serves as the Director of Development and Public Relations at the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina.

 

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