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Barzel R, Holt K, eds. 2022. Advancing oral health equity: A resource guide. Washington, DC: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, 23 pp.

Annotation: The guide provides an overview of oral health equity and is organized into two sections. The first section describes selected materials published from 2016 through 2022 that reflect current science and practice, as well as seminal materials published before 2016. The second section lists federal agencies, national professional associations, resource centers, and national coalitions that work to promote oral health equity and may serve as resources. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Health education, Health equity, Local programs, Oral health, Public policy, Resource materials, State programs, Statistical data, Surveys, Training

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Oral Health and Dentistry. 2013. Oral Health Access for Young Children Program: Final report. [Lincoln, NE]: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Oral Health and Dentistry, 36 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings from an evaluation of a pilot program to assess the oral health needs of children and families in Nebraska, and provide preventive oral health services. Contents include a program overview and summaries for each of fifteen regional and community partners who helped to administer and implement the program across the state. The summaries include data on the number and distribution of dentists and dental hygienists; the number of children seen, client visits, fluoride varnish treatments, clinic hours, community sites, and staff involved; satisfaction and referral rates; racial ethnic and age distributions; oral health status (unhealthy gums, need further care, early childhood caries); and access to oral health care (dental home, Medicaid, no dental insurance). Lessons learned, recommendations, and opportunities are also discussed. The program model and forms are provided as appendices.

Contact: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Oral Health and Dentistry, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509, Telephone: (402) 471-3121 Web Site: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Dental-Health.aspx Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Final reports, Grants, Health status, Local initiatives, Nebraska, Needs assessment, Oral health, Pilot projects, Program evaluation, Public private partnerships, Rural population, State surveys, Statistical data, Urban population, Young children

Prevention Research Center in St. Louis. 2012-. LEAD-public health project (Local Evidence for Affecting Decisions about Public Health). St. Louis, WA: Washington University St. Louis, 1 v.

Annotation: This website describes a project to examine the use of, barriers to, and methods for enhancing evidence-based programs and policies (EBPP) in local health departments. Contents include the project goals, dates, and target audience; implications for research and practice; project staff, partners, and funders; and a list of related publications and presentations. A series of issue briefs on topics such as workforce development, leadership, organizational culture, relationships and partnerships, and financial practices are included. The website also contains the national survey instrument, an information brief, and the case study qualitative survey guide.

Contact: Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, 621 N. Skinker Boulevard, Campus Box 1006, St. Louis, MO 63130, Telephone: (314) 935-0121 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://prcstl.wustl.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Administration, Case studies, Evidence based medicine, Financing, Local government, Model programs, National surveys, Policy development, Public health agencies, Research, Work force

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. 2010-. State indicator report on physical activity. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, irregular.

Annotation: This report presents state-level information on physical activity and on environmental and policy supports for physical activity. Contents include key findings, information on using the report, and implications for public health practice. Stories from state and local programs are included.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/forms/contact-us.html Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Guidelines, Health behavior, Local initiatives, Measures, Physical activity, Public policy, State programs, Statistical data, Surveys

Tsay G, Florez C. 2008. A report of sudden infant death syndrome support services among California maternal, child and adolescent health local health jurisdictions. [Sacramento, CA]: California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, 18 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes the results of a survey of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) support services among local maternal, child, and adolescent health jurisdictions in the state of California. It discusses the need for providing grief and support services to families and describes how each of 61 health jurisdictions in the state receive a specific annual allocation for locally identified SIDS activities and/or interventions. The report describes how the survey questions were selected; describes the methods used to administer the survey and analyze the findings; and summarizes the results for each of the fourteen questions included in the survey. Appendix A is a copy of the California SIDS Program Survey of SIDS Support Services and Appendix B provides a map of the state's local health jurisdictions by urban and rural designation.

Contact: California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program, MS 8305, P.O. Box 997420, Sacramento, CA 95899-7420, Telephone: (866) 241-0395 Fax: (916) 650-0305 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/MCAH/Pages/default.aspx Available from the website.

Keywords: California, Family support services, Geographic regions, Local MCH programs, SIDS, State surveys

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, Community Health Services, Office of Assessment. 2008. Mobilizing communities to action: Perinatal periods of risk (PPOR) approach to infant mortality in Hamilton County, TN 2001-2005. Chattanooga, TN: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, 41 pp.

Annotation: This report examines historical and current trends in infant mortality, low birthweight, and prematurity in Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee, describes the Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) analysis of 2001-2005 data, and provides recommendations for action.

Contact: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department, 921 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403, Telephone: (423) 209-8000 Secondary Telephone: (423) 209-8229 Web Site: http://health.hamiltontn.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Fetal mortality, Infant mortality, Local surveys, State surveys, Tennessee

Tarrant County Public Health, City of Fort Worth Public Health Department, and the Tarrant County Infant Mortality Task Force. 2006. Report of perinatal periods of risk in Tarrant County. Fort Worth, TX: Tarrant County Public Health, 21 pp.

Annotation: This report presents data updates to phase I of the Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) study in Tarrant County, Texas, which identified the population with excess deaths and the mortality component that is responsible for the highest rates of excess death, and introduces findings from phase II, which explores the reasons behind the excess mortality. It includes regional differences in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Arlington, and North East Tarrant County. Stratification of data by race/ethnicity is included.

Contact: Tarrant County Public Health, Fort Worth, TX Web Site: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/ehealth/site/default.asp Available from the website.

Keywords: Fetal mortality, Infant mortality, Local surveys, State surveys, Texas

Paulsell D, Nogales R, Cohen J. 2003. Quality child care for infants and toddlers: Case studies of three community strategies—Final report. Princeton, NJ: Mathematica Policy Research; Alexandria, VA: Zero to Three, 174 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings from the second year of a study of collaborative community initiatives and partnerships designed to improve low-income families' access to quality infant-toddler care. Case studies of three programs in four diverse communities in four states (Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and North Carolina) are detailed, including parents' perspectives and cross-site operational lessons. Strategies include a state child care pilot initiative, state sponsored Early Head Start programs, and child and family center developed by a private community organization. An outline of the main barriers to quality child care is included as well as the research study questions, data sources, methods used, and references.

Contact: Mathematica , P.O. Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, Telephone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.mathematica-mpr.com Available from the website.

Keywords: Barriers, Case studies, Child care, Colorado, Community programs, Kansas, Local initiatives, Low income groups, Missouri, North Carolina, Surveys

Metropolitan Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County, Division of Epidemiology and Division of Child and Adolescent Health. 2003. Perinatal periods of risk: A community tool for addressing fetal and infant mortality. Nashville, TN: Metropolitan Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County, 38 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings and conclusions from Nashville's two-year involvement with the Perinatal Periods of Risk (PPOR) process, which examined infant mortality data in Nashville.

Contact: Metropolitan Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County, 311 23rd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203, Telephone: (615) 340-5616 Web Site: http://health.nashville.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Fetal mortality, Infant mortality, Local surveys, State surveys, Tennessee

Brady C. [2002]. The Magnolia Project - Jacksonville Healthy Start Initiative: Healthy Start local evaluation report. Jacksonville, FL: Northeast Florida Health Start Coalition, ca. 50 pp.

Annotation: This report outlines the primary evaluation activities conducted on the Magnolia Project, a Healthy Start initiative project focusing on lowering infant mortality rates in northern Florida. The evaluation process is described, findings are discussed, recommendations and changes are reviewed, and publications and presentations listed. Appendices include questionnaires for interviews, surveys, and focus groups; and samples of data collections forms, checklists, and logs. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Jacksonville Healthy Start Initiative, 6850 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Telephone: (904) 279-0880 Fax: (904) 279-0881 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nefrpc.org

Keywords: Florida, Healthy Start, Infant mortality, Local initiatives, Prevention programs, Program evaluation, Questionnaires, Surveys

Schoeni RF, Ringel JS, Hedderson J, Steinberg P, Hickman L, Eide E, Bussey M, Fluke J, Klerman JA. 2002. Countywide evaluation of the Long-Term Family Self-Sufficiency Plan: Establishing the baselines. Santa Monica, CA: Rand, 110 pp. (Labor and population)

Annotation: This report in one in a series about the 46 projects in the Long-Term Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (LTFSS) adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in November 1999 to promote self-sufficiency among families that are or were participating in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibilities to Kids (CalWorks) program and other low-income families. This report discusses the LTFSS program evaluation through the identification and measurement of baselines of five "headline indicators". These indicators are (1) good health: low birth weight births; (2) safety and survival: domestic violence arrests; (3) economic well-being: annual income under poverty level: (4) social and emotional well-being: personal behaviors harmful to self or others; and (5) education and workforce readiness: adolescent high school graduation. The report also offers conclusions and next steps, appendices on initial funding for each project and identification of its correlating headline indicator, data sources and indicators not on the data development agenda, and references.

Contact: Rand Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90407-3208, Telephone: (310) 393-0411 Fax: 310-393-4818 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.rand.org $20.00, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 0-83303-172-4.

Keywords: California, Domestic violence, Economic factors, Educational factors, Families, Family centered services, Local initiatives, Low birth weight, Low income groups, Program evaluation, Surveys

Verdier JM. 1999. The role of local governments in Medicaid managed care: Issues and options. Princeton, NJ: Center for Health Care Strategies, 39 pp.

Contact: Center for Health Care Strategies, 300 American Metro Boulevard, Suite 125, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Telephone: (609) 528-8400 Contact Phone: [email protected] Fax: (609) 586-3679 Contact E-mail: 609-528-8400 Web Site: http://www.chcs.org Available from the website.

Keywords: County government, Health care systems, Local government, Medicaid managed care, National surveys, Reports

Detroit Health Department. [1997]. Detroit Healthy Start Project local evaluation: Final report Phase I. Detroit, MI: Detroit Health Department, 48 pp., plus appendices.

Annotation: This report discusses the evaluation of the Healthy Start project and services provided by the Detroit Health Department from 1991 to 1997 to study area needs, reduce infant mortality rates, and improve prenatal care access and utilization. Contents include survey questions and methodologies, summaries of responses and findings, recommendations for further improvements in services, and an outline of the project's impact. Appendices provide details of survey statistics, brief analyses, a consortium report, and project-required service tables and charts. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Detroit Healthy Start Project, 1151 Taylor Street, Room 320C, Detroit, MI 48202, Telephone: (313) 876-4300 Fax: (313) 876-4902 E-mail: [email protected]

Keywords: Surveys, Access to health care, Final reports, Healthy Start, Infant mortality, Local initiatives, Michigan, Pregnant women, Prenatal care, Prevention programs, Program evaluation

Friedenberg LA, Cassady CE. 1997. Child health systems primary care assessment manual: Instruments and administration guidance. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University, Women's and Children's Health Policy Center, ca. 350 pp.

Annotation: This manual was developed to provide guidance for use of the Child Health Systems Primary Care Assessment tools, the consumer/client survey, provider and facility surveys, and community self-assessment guide, by state and local MCH programs, Medicaid offices, health plans, and others. The instruments are designed to collect information on children and adolescents ages birth through 17 years of age. While children with special health care needs also are included in this group, the surveys are not designed to collect information specifically on CSHCN populations. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Policy Center, 615 North Wolfe Street, Room E4143, Baltimore, MD 21205, Telephone: (410) 502-5450 Contact Phone: (410) 614-3486 Fax: (410) 502-5831 Web Site: http://www.jhsph.edu/wchpc Available at no charge.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Assessment, Child health services, Health surveys, Local MCH programs, Manuals, Primary care, State MCH programs

Myers J, Kyle JE. 1996. Critical needs, critical choices: A survey of children and families in America's cities. Washington, DC: National League of Cities, 80 pp. (Research report on America's cities)

Annotation: This report presents the results of a survey of 780 city governments taken to ascertain how involved the city is in providing services to the children and families that live there and to determine what problems were perceived as most pressing. The authors describe the survey methodology, discuss the critical needs of the children and families as determined by the survey, and describe the local governments' efforts to provide services targeted toward those needs. A review of financing strategies, collaboration building, and the current and future role of cities to meet those needs is given.

Contact: National League of Cities, Publications Library, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Suite 550, Washington, DC 20004, Telephone: (202) 626-3000 Fax: (202) 626-3043 E-mail: [email protected] $15.00, nonmembers; $10.00, members; plus $4.00 postage and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-886152-23-3.

Keywords: Children, Data, Families, Local government, Local services, Policy development, Public policy, Social problems, Surveys

Peck MG, Hubbert ED, eds. 1994. Changing the rules: Medicaid managed care and MCH in U.S. cities. Omaha, NE: CityMatCH, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 65 pp., exec. summ. (16 pp.). (Special report; 1)

Annotation: This report presents the findings of a survey of selected city and county health departments to assess the prevalence, configuration, and impact of Medicaid managed care on enrolled and eligible women, infants, children, and adolescents and its implication for urban health departments. It also includes a directory of urban MCH programs. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHH038.

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Keywords: Local MCH programs, Medicaid managed care, Statistics, Surveys

National Association of County and City Health Officials. National profile of local health departments. Washington, DC: National Association of County and City Health Officials, frequency varies. (National profile of local health departments study series)

Annotation: This series presents information from surveys of local health departments (LHDs) in the United States about LHD infrastructure and practice. Topics include governance, funding, workforce, and services and activities. Technical documentation from 1990 to present, including a guide to the data available and the instruments and codebooks, is also available from the website.

Contact: National Association of County and City Health Officials, 1100 17th Street, N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 783-5550 Fax: (202) 783-1583 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.naccho.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Financing, Local government, Public health agencies, Public health infrastructure, Surveys, Work force