March 1, 2000
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In 1998-1999, the National Commission Against Drunk Driving developed a message aimed at teenagers for a pilot public education campaign about the "zero tolerance" law in Texas, which makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with a measurable amount of alcohol in his or her system.
March 1, 2000
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In 1993 and 1994, Maine developed a five-part strategy to improve the distribution of primary care providers in underserved areas.
March 1, 2000
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Program Result
The Child Welfare League of America, Inc., researched, produced, and disseminated two practical guidebooks for those who care for and work on behalf of children in the foster care system.
March 1, 2000
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The Texas Department of Health established an initiative to build upon the state's primary health care program that funds selected sites that are providing primary and preventive care to low-income uninsured persons.
March 1, 2000
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Program Result
A team led by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health sought to identify modifiable factors in workplaces that could affect alcohol problems.
March 1, 2000
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Program Result
State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services established a statewide alliance of public and private organizations devoted to advancing primary care initiatives.
March 1, 2000
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Program Result
The Commonwealth of Virginia created a Center for Primary Care and Rural Health in the Virginia Department of Health as a central entity to coordinate public and private recruitment and retention activities.
March 1, 2000
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Program Result
Pennsylvania's Practice Sights program goals included improving recruitment and retention efforts, encouraging greater use of mid-level providers, and establishing new practice sites in underserved areas.
March 1, 2000
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Program Result
The State of Nebraska Department of Health launched five regional networks that have improved access to care in rural areas, offered managed care products to rural consumers, and enhanced recruitment and retention efforts of rural physicians.
March 1, 2000
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Program Result
The Idaho Area Health Education Center served as the lead agency in a project to establish a community-development approach to the recruitment and retention of health care providers in its rural areas.