Maternal and Child Health Federal Set-Aside Program; Project Grants; Hana Health Initiative for Children and Adolescents

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The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is awarding a grant for $1,000,000 in fiscal year (FY) 2001 to the Hana Community Health Center in Hana, Hawaii. The grant supports expansion of health services to children and adolescents, with a focus on addressing special needs of Native Hawaiians in the community of Hana. The award was made from funds appropriated under Public Law 106-554 (HHS Appropriation Act for FY 2001). This project is a Special Project of Regional and National Significance (SPRANS) authorized by section 501(a)(2) of the Social Security Act, the Maternal and Child Health Federal Set-Aside Program. Purpose: HRSA determined that it was necessary to provide funds to the community of Hana for expanded emergency, health and related services to children and adolescents in Hana, with services to have a Native Hawaiian focus. The primary source of health care for Hana is the Hana Community Health Center. To seek another source of health care residents must travel two and one-half to three hours, one way, to the main town of Wailuku. In FY 2001, community surveys indicated a continuing need for funds for the on-site he