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Nebraska HIV CARE and Prevention Consortium (NHCPC)

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Develop a comprehensive HIV CARE and Prevention Plan for the State of Nebraska. The plan will identify specific strategies and interventions that are responsive to validated needs within defined target populations.

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STOP AIDS NEBRASKA CAMPAIGN

Statements of Purpose
  • Assess impact of HIV prevention and care issues in defined populations.
  • Identify & prioritize high-risk populations based on epidemiological information.
  • Assess HIV care & prevention needs & prevention services, including gaps and barriers within defined populations.
  • Identify, prioritize and recommend care & support services including standards of practice.
  • Identify and recommend strategies & interventions to prevent new infections.
  • Develop a comprehensive plan consistent with priority needs.
  • Review and endorse Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need. Review Prevention Application to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and give concurrence or non-concurrence.

Federal Requirements (HRSA) for Ryan White

  • Conduct a needs assessment within the geographical area served.
  • Develop plan to meet identified service needs, with PLWH (People Living with HIV) input.
  • Promote coordination and integration of community resources and services to address needs of all affected populations.
  • Assure the provision of comprehensive outpatient health and support services.
  • Periodically assess its own success and cost-effectiveness.

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Federal Requirements (CDC) for HIV Community Planning

  • Develop a comprehensive HIV prevention plan for the area through a participatory process.
  • Ensure CPG (community planning group) reflects the diversity of the epidemic in the area and that expertise in epidemiology, behavioral science, health planning & evaluation are included in the process.
  • Ensure priority HIV prevention needs are determined based on epidemiologic profile & a needs assessment.
  • Ensure interventions are prioritized based on explicit consideration of priority needs, outcome & cost effectiveness, social and behavioral theory, and community norms and values.
  • Foster strong, logical linkages between the community planning process, plans, application for funding and HIV prevention resources.

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2009 Meeting Dates

*January 22 - April 22-23 - July 23 - October 22
Agendas will be posted 10 days prior to meeting date.

2009 Meeting Location and Time

PDF AGENDA

Country Inn and Suites
5353 N 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68521
Committees meet from 8:30 am to 10:30 am prior to the regular business meeting from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm.

 

MAP to PDF Meeting Location     PDF NHCPC Brochure    PDF NHCPC Poster

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Current Vacancies

  • MSM - Person of Color
  • MSM - Urban
  • Person Living with HIV or AIDS
  • Southwest Region Representative
  • MSM - Rural (+ or -)
  • Prevention Subgrantee
  • Business
  • Injecting Drug User
  • Minority Community Based Organization (CBO)
  • Mental Health/Substance Abuse
  • PDF Group Representation Definitions

Membership Applications

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Materials from Previous Meetings

Contact Information:
Nebraska HIV Care and Pevention Consortia (NHCPC)
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509
State Co-Chair
Cheryl Bullard
(402) 471-0361
Email: cheryl.bullard@nebraska.gov    		 Community Co-Chair:
Daniel Cobos
(402) 559-2750
Email: dcobos@unmc.edu

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