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Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Advisory Committees

November 11-12, 2004

This meeting included presentations on racial disparities and social factors in infant mortality, depression in pregnant and postpartum women, health care coverage and financing issues, and performance management in Title V.

The Committee discussed a set of proposed recommendations for research on low birth weight. Committee members were asked to suggest ideas for future meetings and agenda topics.

Agenda (PDF - 3 pages)

Summary of Meeting Minutes (PDF - 47 pages)

Members List (PDF - 4 pages)

Presentations

Advances in Statistical Analyses Applied to Health Disparities (PPT - 282 KB) - Patricia O'Campo, Ph.D

An Overview of Recent Trends in Health Coverage for Low-Income Children and Families (PPT - 607 KB) - David Rousseau and Donna Cohen Ross

Biopsychosocial Contributors to Racial Disparities in Adverse Birth Outcomes (PPT - 256 KB) - Tyan Parker Dominguez, Ph.D, MPH, MSW

Performance Management in Title V (PPT - 1 MB) - Stephen E. Saunders, M.D., M.P.H.

Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality (PPT - 3 MB) - James W. Collins, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., Chair, SACIM

The Role of Medicaid in Reducing Infant Mortality (PDF - 22 pages) - Kay A. Johnson

Screening and Assessment of Perinatal Depression (PDF - 18 pages) - K. Yonkers

Successful Perinatal Strategies in Fresno County (PPT - 4 MB) - Rebecca Carabez, Ph.D, RN

Additional Material

Kaiser Report on Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Are We Making Progress? (PDF - 29 pages)

Accessibility

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