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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section. 2021. 2020-2025 North Carolina oral health improvement plan. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section, 91 pp.

Annotation: This report presents a plan for improving oral health in North Carolina. It introduces the issues, describes the methodology, and presents a plan-development timeline. Other topics include oral health drivers, the oral health safety net in the state, environmental conditions, and public oral health care in North Carolina. A snapshot of oral health status in North Carolina is presented, along with an introduction to regional oral health plans and a list of partners.

Contact: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Oral Health Section, 2001 Mail Service Center, 5505 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27699-2001, Telephone: (919) 855-4800 Fax: (919) 870-4805 Web Site: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/oral-health Available from the website.

Keywords: North Carolina, Oral health, Public health, Regional planning, State planning

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine . 2019. Levels of maternal care. Washington, DC: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 15 pp (Obstetric Care Consensus No. 9)

Annotation: This obstetric care consensus for health professionals underscores the need to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, including existing disparities, by encouraging the growth and maturation of systems for the provision of risk appropriate care specific to maternal health needs. Co-written by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the consensus provides standard definitions and outlines the required capabilities and type of health care providers needed for base care (Level I), specialty care (Level II), subspecialty care (Level III) and regional perinatal health centers (Level IV).

Contact: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 409 12th Street S.W. DC 20024-2188 (street address), P.O. Box 96920, Washington, DC 20024-9998, Telephone: (202) 638-5577 Secondary Telephone: (800) 673-8444 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.acog.org Document Number: 9.

Keywords: Guidelines, Health care systems, Maternal health, Perinatal care, Professional education, Regional planning

Payne E, Garcia S, Minkovitz C, Grason H, Strobino D. 2017. Strengthen the evidence base for maternal and child health programs: NPM 3–Risk-appropriate perinatal care [NPM 3 brief]. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Policy Center, 3 pp.

Annotation: This brief identifies evidence-informed strategies that state Title V programs may consider implementing to increase the percentage of very low birth weight (<1500 gm) infants born in hospitals with a level III or higher neonatal intensive care unit. Contents include information about the methods and results of the evidence review, key findings, and implications. The full review is also available. [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 Fax: (410) 502-5831 Web Site: http://www.jhsph.edu/wchpc Available from the website.

Keywords: Block grants, Childbirth, Evidence-based practice, High risk pregnancy, Hospitals, Infant mortality, Intervention, Literature reviews, Low birthweight, Measures, Model programs, Neonatal intensive care units, Newborn infants, Perinatal care, Policy development, Program planning, Protective factors, Regional medical centers, Regional planning, Resources for professionals, State MCH programs, Systems development, Title V programs

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Children's Health Protection. 2015. Healthy schools, healthy kids. Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Children's Health Protection, multiple items.

Annotation: These resources are designed to help individuals and families, states, and communities establish, maintain, or enhance a school environmental health program. Topics include how school environments can impact child performance and health, opting for environmentally-friendly transportation, assessing and improving air and water quality, reducing chemical exposures, and improving the performance of school buildings. Contents include information on student curricula; national programs; and regional, tribal, state, and local resources for engaging communities in activities to improve children's health and safety. Additional contents include law, regulation, and policy resources; guidelines; and a software tool for conducting assessments, and tracking and managing health issues.

Contact: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Children's Health Protection, Room 2512 Ariel Rios North, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 1107-T, Washington, DC 20004, Telephone: (202) 564-2188 Fax: (202) 564-2733 Web Site: http://www2.epa.gov/children Available from the website.

Keywords: Community participation, Consumer education materials, Curricula, Environmental health, Model programs, Multimedia, Regional planning, Resources for professionals, School age children, School health, School health programs, Students

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Policy Center. 2015. Strengthen the evidence for MCH programs: Environmental scan of strategies National Performance Measure (NPM) #3: Perinatal regionalization. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Policy Center, 6 pp.

Annotation: This environmental scan identifies collections of strategies to advance performance for NPM #3: Perinatal Regionalization--percent of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants born in a hospital with a Level III+ neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It includes a list of reviews and compilations on the topic; frameworks and landmark initiatives; databases and related search terms; and inclusion and exclusion criteria. [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 Fax: (410) 502-5831 Web Site: http://www.jhsph.edu/wchpc Available from the website.

Keywords: Block grants, Evidence-based practice, Hospitals, Literature reviews, Low birthweight infants, Measures, Model programs, Neonatal intensive care units, Perinatal care, Policy development, Program planning, Regional planning, Resources for professionals, State MCH programs, Title V programs

Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center. 2014. Pediatric regionalization of care primer. Silver Spring, MD: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center, 40 pp.

Annotation: This primer describes a structured system of care to ensure that all seriously ill and injured children receive the care they need, regardless of the local availability of health care resources. Topics include its evolution, components, and models, as well as unique considerations for systems development. Contents include general information about regionalization and pediatric specialty care; hospital regulations, mandates, and standards; and a summary, footnotes, and glossary. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) National Resource Center, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Telephone: (301) 244-6300 Fax: (301) 244-6301 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.emscnrc.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Emergency medical services for children, Health care systems, Regional planning, Regional programs, Systems development

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors. 2014. State health department organizational self-assessment for achieving health equity: Toolkit and guide to implementation. Atlanta, GA: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, 89 pp.

Barnett K. 2014. Supporting alignment and accountability in community health improvement: The development and piloting of a regional data-sharing system. New Orleans, LA: National Network of Public Health Institutes, 126 pp.

Annotation: This report examines community health needs assessments and implementation strategies of tax-exempt hospitals with a focus on how community has been defined; how community stakeholders have been engaged in assessment, planning, and implementation; how priorities have been set; and the content and geographic focus of implementation strategies.

Contact: National Network of Public Health Institutes, 1515 Poydras Street, Suite 1200, New Orleans, LA 70112, Telephone: (888)996-6744 Secondary Telephone: (504)301-9820 Fax: (504) 301-9820 Web Site: http://www.nnphi.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Accountability, Community participation, Decision making, Hospitals, Information systems, Needs assessment, Program improvement, Public health, Regional planning

Murphey D, Redd Z, Moodie S, Knewstub D, Humble J, Bell K, Cooper M. 2012. Assessing the status and needs of children and youth in the national capital region (rev. ed.). Washington, DC: Child Trends, 165 pp.

Annotation: This report presents a comprehensive, baseline assessment of the status of children, adolescents, and young adults (from birth to age 24) in the National Capital Region (NCR), which includes the District of Columbia, two independent cities and four counties in Virginia, and two counties in Maryland, The report is organized in the following indicator sections: demographic characteristics; pregnancy and birth outcomes; infant, child, and adolescent health and safety; economic well-being; child welfare; and education. For each indicator, the report cites differences evident among the various jurisdictions of the NCR, as well as notable disparities along lines of gender, race and Hispanic origin, or age. The evidence on what works to improve conditions for youth is also summarized for many of the indicators. The report concludes with a summary of knowledge gaps and comments about interpretation.

Contact: Child Trends , 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200 W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (240) 223-9200 E-mail: Web Site: http://www.childtrends.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Cities, County programs, District of Columbia, Health planning, Health status, Maryland, Needs assessment, Regional planning, Statistical data, Virginia

Highmark Foundation. 2010. Working together: Improving access to oral health and dental care for underserved populations. Pittsburgh, PA: Highmark Foundation, 13 pp.

Annotation: This report describes an initiative to reduce oral health burdens among individuals in Pennsylvania who cannot afford dentists or who are unable to find oral health professionals who will treat them and their families. Contents include stories from community-based grantees who were awarded foundation funding to (1) improve coordination and build capacity, (2) address a regional strategy to support expansion of oral health services, or (3) expand or improve existing dental equipment. The report presents an analysis of the impact the grants have had to date using three metrics: access to care, quality of care, and financial sustainability. Implications for future improvements in the oral health of underserved populations in Pennsylvania are also addressed.

Contact: Highmark Foundation, Fifth Avenue Place, 120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3099, Telephone: (800) 789-1726 Fax: (412) 544-6120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.highmark.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Children, Collaboration, Dental care, Diffusion of innovation, Financing, Foundations, Model programs, Oral health, Pennsylvania, Public health, Regional planning, State initiatives

Hopewell A, Sternesky L, Steffensen J. 2004. Enhancing partnerships for Head Start and oral health: Report for Region IV forum—Atlanta, GA, May 13-14, 2004. Washington, DC: Health Systems Research, 70 pp.

Annotation: This report describes the Region IV Head Start oral health forum held on May 13–14, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia. Contents include an executive summary, background of and introduction to the forum, national and regional perspectives on the history and vision for Head Start oral health services, a summary of the panel discussion on opportunities and challenges in enhancing oral health in the region, a road map for the goals and processes of the forum, small group discussion summaries, and closing remarks and next steps. Discussion topics include prevention, access to oral health care, and oral health education and promotion both within and outside Head Start. [Funded in part 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: Conferences, Dental care, Early Head Start, Federal regions, Head Start, Needs assessment, Oral health, Region IV, Regional planning, Statistics, Strategic plans, Surveys, Young children

Steffensen J. 2002. Enhancing Partnerships for Head Start and Oral Health: Report for Region VI Forum—Dallas, Texas, February 20-21, 2002. [Washington, DC]: Health Systems Research, 19 pp., plus appendices.

Annotation: This report describes the activities of the Region VI oral health forum held on February 20–21, 2002, in Dallas, Texas. The purpose of the forum was to determine how organizations and agencies could work together at a regional level to improve the oral health status of children enrolled in Head Start. The report includes background information on previous forums; summaries of the plenary sessions; summaries of the group discussions on access to oral health care, education, and prevention; and a discussion of next steps. Appendices provide the forum's goals, an agenda, and a participant list. [Funded in part 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: Access to health care, Conferences, Head Start, Oral health, Program coordination, Program evaluation, Region VI, Regional planning, Young Children

Steffensen J. 2002. Enhancing Partnerships for Head Start and Oral Health: Report for Region VII Forum—Kansas City, Missouri, December 4-5, 2001. [Washington, DC]: Health Systems Research, 25 pp., exec. summ. (4 pp.).

Annotation: This report describes the activities of the region VII oral health forum held on December 4–5, 2001, in Kansas City, Missouri. The purpose of the forum was to determine how organizations and agencies could work together at a regional level to improve the oral health status of children enrolled in Head Start. The report includes information on previous forums, summaries of the plenary sessions, summaries of small group discussions of key issues and challenges, an outline of promising practices and strategies, and a discussion of next steps. Appendices provide the forum's goals, an agenda, and a participant list. An executive summary is also included. [Funded in part 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: Conferences, Families, Head Start, Oral health, Program coordination, Program evaluation, Region VII, Regional planning, Young children

Steffensen J. 2002. Enhancing Partnerships for Head Start and Oral Health: Report for Region VIII Forum—Denver, Colorado, May 14-15, 2002. [Washington, DC]: Health Systems Research, 44 pp., exec. summ. (3 pp.).

Annotation: This report describes the activities of the region VIII oral health forum held on May 14–15, 2002, in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of the forum was to determine how organizations and agencies could work together at a regional level to improve the oral health status of children enrolled in Head Start. The report includes background information on previous forums; summaries of the plenary sessions; summaries of small group discussions on access to oral health care, education, and prevention; and a discussion of next steps. Appendices provide a list of the Department of Health and Human Services regions, a discussion of the forum's goals, an agenda, and a participant list. An executive summary is also included. [Funded in part 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: Access to health care, Conferences, Families, Head Start, Oral health, Program coordination, Program evaluation, Region VIII, Regional planning, Young children

National Research Council, Assembly of Life Sciences, Division of Medical Sciences, Board on Maternal, Child, and Family Health Research, Committee on Implications of Declining Pediatric Hospitalization Rates. 1976. Implications of pediatric hospitalization rates. Rockville, MD: U.S. Bureau of Community Health Services, 57 pp.

Annotation: This report addresses the issue of pediatric bed occupancy. It reviews the available data on the subject and assesses the role of planning in improving the distribution of medical resources for children. It contains assessments of data dealing with hospital statistics for the total US population, hospital statistics for children, hospital use rates, pediatric hospitalization data from state and local studies, regional and local health planning studies, and regionalization and consolidation of pediatric care. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Data analysis, Evaluation, Health facility planning, Hospitals, Needs assessment, Pediatric care, Pediatric hospitals, Regional planning, Resource allocation, Statewide planning, Statistics

U.S. National Commission on Children During Wartime. 1945. State and community planning for children and youth: Proposals of the National Commission on Children During Wartime . Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor, Children's Bureau , 21 pp. (U.S. Children's Bureau publication no. 312)

Annotation: This report describes the ways in which both states and communities can plan programs and services for children and youth that will contribute to their health and well being in a post-war society. Emphasis is placed on the importance of joint efforts between local, state, and federal agencies.

Contact: Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118, Telephone: (415) 561-6767 Fax: (415) 840-0391 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.archive.org

Keywords: Child health services, Children, Program planning, Regional planning, Statewide planning, War, Youth, Youth services
   

The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.