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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Minority Health is seeking public input from communities across the country on the proposed National Plan for Action. The Plan captures the status of health disparities in our country and proposes 20 strategies for their elimination. It is available online for public comment through February 12, 2010 and can be accessed directly at: http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/images/plan/printplan.html. More information about the public comment process can be found at: http://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=1&lvlID=31
Posted on 01/13/10
The Family Planning Annual Report for 2008: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 12/24/09
The Family Planning Annual Report for 2007: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 12/24/09
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Title X Family Planning Providers’ Use of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
The Office of Family Planning (OFP) within the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), contracted with The Lewin Group and the Guttmacher Institute to better understand the facilitators and barriers, as well as benefits and drawbacks, to Title X providers’ participation in the 340B and Prime Vendor programs. The study aimed to help OPA/OFP understand the many issues contributing to Title X providers’ experiences using these programs, along with alternative methods available for achieving pharmaceutical discounts. The analysis can be accessed here. Learn about "Tips on How to Begin Making the Most of 340B and Prime Vendor".
Posted on 12/18/09
Assessment of Strategies for Providing Culturally Competent Care in Title X Family Planning Clinics
The OPA Office of Family Planning (OFP) within the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), contracted with Altarum Institute to evaluate strategies for providing culturally competent care in Title X-supported family planning clinics. This assessment is critical for OFP, as efforts to improve cultural and linguistic competency directly address the Department of Health and Human Services’ priority to eliminate disparities in health status, health care access, and quality as well as to promote preventive health practices to improve the overall health outcomes for all. The assessment can be accessed here.
Posted on 12/18/09
Available The Fall 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. This web-based publication includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications and presentations, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations. OPA Research & Evaluation Update: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/pubs/final-opa-r-and-e-update-fall-2009.pdf
The Office of Population Affairs releases new Program Instruction to provide guidance to Title X Family Planning service grantees regarding the provision of the 2009 H1N1 vaccination.
Posted on 11/04/09
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has posted the proposed Healthy People 2020 objectives online. Objectives for all focus areas can be accessed at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/. The proposed Family Planning objectives can be accessed directly at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/Objectives/TopicArea.aspx?id=21&TopicArea=Family%20Planning.
HHS is seeking public input from communities across the country on the proposed Healthy People 2020 objectives and will be accepting public comments about the proposed objectives online beginning October 30, 2009 and continuing through December 2009. More information about the public comment process, can be found at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020/comments/default.asp.
Posted on 10/23/09
Dr. Diana Schneider has joined OPA as the new Director of the Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE). She is responsible for oversight of research and evaluation activities supported by the Title X Family Planning program and the Title XX Adolescent Family Life program and related special initiatives. Dr. Schneider has twenty years of experience in the field of public health, the last twelve of which have been with the federal government. Dr. Schneider received her Doctorate of Public Health in Epidemiology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and her Master of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service.
Posted on 10/13/09
The Office of Population Affairs announces the award of a new Title X Family Planning training cooperative agreement for a Family Planning Male Training Center (FPMTC). The training center award was made to the Family Planning Council, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA to focus on family planning and reproductive health information, education and clinical services targeting males. The purpose of this project is to provide training support to Title X-funded grantees so they have the knowledge and skills to effectively provide family planning and reproductive health information and services to males. The Family Planning Male Training Center has a project period of three years (2009 – 2012).
Posted on 10/02/09
HHS Awards Three New Cooperative Agreements for Family Planning Research
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announces three awards of new Family Planning Research Cooperative Agreements, totaling $800,000. [pdf][txt]
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) announces a new funding opportunity announcement for family planning service delivery improvement research. The purpose of this funding announcement is to encourage applied research attention to the following areas: 1) Clinic Efficiency Models; 2) Service Integration; and 3) Targeted Populations. The funding announcement is available on www.grants.gov under funding opportunity number PAR-08-999. OPA intends to make available approximately $750,000 to support 3-4 new grants for a project period of up to three years. The deadline for applications submitted though grants.gov is: January 15, 2010.
The full announcement can be found on the OPA website at: http://www.hhs.gov/opa/news/sdi_032508.pdf
OPA Awards Three New Family Planning Service Delivery Improvement Research Grants
The Office of Populations Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the award of three new Family Planning Service Delivery Improvement Research Grants. For more information, please see news release.
Summer 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update Now Available
The Summer 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. The Update includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications and presentations, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations.
OPA Research & Evaluation Update: [pdf]
OPHS grantees may visit the GrantSolutions.gov system to electronically manage their grant portfolio.
The candidates selected for this position will serve as Public Health Analysts within Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs (OAPP) in Rockville, Maryland. For more information refer to the job announcement [html] or visit www.usajobs.gov.
Posted on 7/17/09
The Office of Family Planning will conduct a technical assistance conference call for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2009 Family Planning Male Training Center funding opportunity. Scheduled Date: Thursday 9 July 2009 at 1 PM Eastern Time. Dial-in number: 888-323-9891 Passcode: Family Planning [ppt]
Posted on 6/30/09
The Spring 2009 OPA Research & Evaluation Update is now available. This web-based publication includes summaries of recent OPA-supported research publications and presentations, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations. OPA Research & Evaluation Update: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 6/15/09
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Family Planning (OFP) has issued an announcement for the availability of funding for the Family Planning Male Training Cooperative Agreement. The Announcement is for one award, ranging from $400,000 - $500,000 for up to three (3) years. The announcement seeks proposals from public and private not-for-profit entities to establish a training center with specific focus on Family Planning and Reproductive Health information, education and clinical services targeting males. For further information, refer to the full text of the award term and condition [html] or visit www.grants.gov.
Posted on 6/09/09
On May 26, 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released "A Review of the HHS Family Planning Program: Mission, Management, and Measurement of Results." Findings in the report are largely positive, and the report also identifies areas where there are opportunities to strengthen the program in meaningful ways. Included in the report is the recommendation that family planning be re-established as a core value in public health practice, and the report urges DHHS and Congress to support the Title X program as a leading voice for the nation's family planning effort. The full report [pdf] [html] is available for viewing.
Posted on 6/3/09
A report summarizing the second Healthy People 2010 progress review on family planning is now available on the Healthy People Web site at www.healthypeople.gov. The report includes an update on the data trends, a summary of key challenges and current strategies, and suggestions for next steps to enable further progress toward achieving the objectives. The report is available to download: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 4/2/09
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds for cooperative agreements under the Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Awareness program. The purpose of this funding is to increase the public's awareness of the use of frozen embryos as a family building alternative. The maximum amount of funding that will be considered for a single application under this announcement is $500,000. There is no minimum amount which can be requested. The deadline for applications is Monday, June 22, 2009. Applications for this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) may be obtained through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 3/30/09
The Office of Population Affairs announces the availability of funds for cooperative agreements for Family Planning Research. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to obtain data or research-based information which can be used to help improve the delivery of family planning services. The deadline for applications is May 26, 2009. Applications for this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be obtained through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. For more information, please download the announcement: [pdf] [html]
The announcement can be found here.
Posted on 3/30/09
You can now follow OPA on Twitter. Visit http://twitter.com/opa1 to join.
Posted on 3/3/09
The Office of Population Affairs, Office of Research and Evaluation has developed the first issue of the quarterly OPA Research & Evaluation Update. This web-based publication includes summaries of recently published OPA-supported research, summaries of other relevant recently published research articles, and research and evaluation updates from federal agencies and national organizations.
Download the first issue of the quarterly OPA Research & Evaluation Update: [pdf]
Posted on 2/20/09
The Office of Population Affairs, Office of Family Planning, announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2009 funds for Family Planning Services grants. For further information and to apply electronically, please visit http://www.hhs.gov/opa/grants/index.html.
Posted on 8/15/08
The Office of Family Planning will conduct several technical assistance conference calls for potential applicants interested in applying for the 2009 Family Planning Services funding opportunities. Scheduled Date: November 5, 2008 at 2PM Eastern Time. Dial-in number: 877-597-8933 Passcode: Family Planning
Information Sheet: [pdf] [html]
Presentation Materials: [ppt] [html]
Listen to Podcast: [mp3] [pdf] [html]
Posted on 10/20/08
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the award of five new Embryo Donation/Adoption Awareness Grants totaling $2.18 million. The projects are part of a public awareness campaign to educate Americans about the existence of frozen embryos available for donation and or adoption. For more information, please download the press release: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 10/15/08
Alicia Richmond Scott has been appointed as the Acting Director for the Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs (OAPP). Ms. Scott also serves as a Public Health Analyst with OAPP. She has worked in the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) for more than 10 years where she monitors AFL prevention and care demonstration grants. In addition to her project officer responsibilities, she provides policy and program development in areas such as teen pregnancy and reproductive health to the office and leads the annual grantee conferences and evaluation projects. Ms. Scott received her Masters degree in Social Work from Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Posted on 10/8/08
The Office of Populations Affairs of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the award of four new Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Prevention Demonstration Grants totaling $2.8 million. For more information, please download the news release: [pdf] [html]
Posted on 9/26/08
Between fiscal years 2005-2007, the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) made a series of research awards through two standing announcements-one for Title X Service Delivery Improvement research and one for Title XX Adolescent Family Life research. These announcements invited and funded research proposals, on an annual basis, for three years. A new Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) - PAR-08-999 - is posted on http://www.Grants.gov. Under this FOA, OPA intends to make available approximately $750,000 to support 3-4 new grants in the years 2008, 2009, and 2010. The next submission deadlines are January 15, 2009 and 2010.
Posted on 9/22/08
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