This resource list contains references to Federal, State, and local government agencies as well as private organizations that offer information resources related to the educational and community-based programs of HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000. Because so many States have adopted their own year 2000 objectives, you may wish to contact your State health department for additional information.

Educational and Community-Based Programs

LEAD AGENCIES:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30333
(770)488-5080
Health Resources and Services Administration
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 14-45
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2086

YEAR 2000 OBJECTIVES

• Increase years of healthy life
• Increase high school completion rate
• Achieve access to preschool child development programs
• Increase quality school health education
• Increase health promotion programs at postsecondary institutions
• Increase worksite health promotion activities
• Increase worksite health promotion for hourly workers
• Increase health promotion programs for older adults
• Increase family discussion of health issues
• Establish community health promotion programs
• Increase health promotion programs for racial and ethnic minority populations
• Increase patient education and community health promotion programs
• Increase partnerships of television networks with community organizations
• Increase the proportion of people who are served by a local health department that is effectively carrying out the core functions of public health

Federal and National Information Sources

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration on Aging

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Aging
Wilbur J. Cohen Building
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202)401-4634
(202)619-1006 Publications
(202)401-7741 FAX
Allocates funds to administer and support a wide range of community-based services for older persons.

Administration for Children and Families
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
(202)401-9215
(202)205-9688 FAX
(202)401-5800 BBS
(800)627-8886 BBS
Administers the Community Services Block Grant program which provides funding for community food and nutrition programs. Distributes fact sheets and brochures about child abuse and domestic violence. 1995 funding activities include an early childhood development initiative. Call for
electronic product information.

Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Inquiries
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Mailstop A23
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404)639-3534
(404)639-6290 FAX
Refers inquiries from the public and professionals to the appropriate area at CDC.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
4770 Buford Highway, NE
Mailstop K13
Atlanta, GA 30333
(770)488-5080
(770)488-5962 FAX
Plans, directs, and coordinates national programs for the prevention of premature mortality, morbidity, and disability due to chronic illnesses and conditions. Assists State health and education agencies in
program development and implementation.

Health Resources and Services Administration
Office of Communications
5600 Fishers Lane
Room 14-45
Rockville, MD 20857
(301)443-2086
(301)443-1989 FAX
Provides information on programs for the distribution, supply, use, quality, and cost effectiveness of health resources, and on health services programs.

National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
Building 31, Room 10A16
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892-3100
(800)4-CANCER
(301)402-2594 FAX
Provides a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients, their families and friends, the public, and health care professionals. Provides information and disseminates publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are available.

Office of Minority Health Resource Center
P.O. Box 37337
Washington, DC 20013-7337
(800)444-6472
(301)589-0884 FAX
Responds to inquiries about major health problems among minority populations. Assists in locating materials, programs, and technical assistance through an automated Resource Persons Network and materials database.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

American College Health Association
P.O. Box 28937
Baltimore, MD 21240-8937
(410)859-1500
(410)859-1510 FAX
Publishes and distributes pamphlets and videotapes for college students on a variety of relevant health topics, including acquaintance rape, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases.

American Hospital Association
840 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)280-6000
Offers print and audiovisual materials about patient education, patient support services, and community relations. Publications list available.

American School Health Association
7263 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(216)678-1603
(216)678-4526 FAX
Promotes comprehensive school health programs comprising health services, health education, and a healthy school environment. Provides referral services and distributes materials. Publications list available.

Education Development Center, Inc.
Childhood Injury Prevention Resource Center
55 Chapel Street
Newton, MA 02160
(617)969-7100
(617)969-5979 FAX
Disseminates information and provides technical assistance to State and local maternal and child health agencies and academic programs seeking to develop or expand childhood injury prevention programs. Manages, develops, and disseminates the Teenage Health Teaching Modules comprehensive school health education curriculum. Coordinates the Comprehensive School Health Education Network of training centers. Provides educational, research, and resource materials.

National Academy of Sciences
Institute of Medicine
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
(202)334-2352
(202)334-2158/1412 FAX
Examines policy matters that affect the health of the public. Publishes reports and studies. Publications list and catalogs
available.

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
440 First Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20001
(202)783-5550
(202)783-1583 FAX
Improves the capacity of health departments to assess local health needs, develop public health policies, and ensure delivery of needed community services.

National Association of State Boards of Education
1012 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)684-4000
(703)836-2313 FAX
Promotes public education reform, particularly early childhood education, inclusion of students with disabilities, health education, and professional development. Works to strengthen State board of education leadership through research, training, and policy advocacy.

National Center for Health Education
72 Spring Street
Suite 208
New York, NY 10012-4019
(212)334-9470
(212)334-9845 FAX
Manages, develops, and disseminates Growing Healthy comprehensive school health education curriculum. Manages regional forums on community health promotion.

National Eldercare Institute on Health Promotion
601 E Street, NW
Fifth Floor, Building B
Washington, DC 20049
(202)434-2200
(202)434-6474 FAX
Supports States and agencies in the development and implementation of health promotion programs for older adults. Provides resource lists, publications, and referrals.

For General Information on HEALTHY PEOPLE 2000:

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
U.S. Public Health Service, 330 C Street, SW, Room 2132,
Washington, DC 20201; (202)205-8583.

For Healthy People 2000 Publications:

Please write to ODPHP National Health Information Center,
P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133.

Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by the Public Health Service or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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