Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Early Intervention Program (EIP) provides educational and other services to Louisiana children 0–3 years old with developmental disabilities, including direct services, information, support, and statewide referrals. The program also provides in-service training and technical assistance on developmental disabilities and early education, publishes a newsletter, and maintains a library of information on Down syndrome, early intervention, and developmental disabilities. EIP also provides an Inclusive Day School; a learning center for typical and special needs children (ages 6 weeks to 6 years).

Keywords: Down syndrome, Developmental disabilities, Early intervention, Educational programs, Information services, Louisiana, Technical assistance

Annotation: The Center for Community and Preventive Health conduct a variety of programs and services designed to improve public health measures in Louisiana. Programs and services the center offers through the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health include screenings, health needs assessments, laboratory testing services, infectious disease reporting and nutrition programs.

Keywords: Louisiana, Public health, State agencies

Keywords: Dental education, Dental schools, Louisiana, Oral health, State programs

Annotation: The Human Development Center (HDC) was established in 1974 to focus on issues related to people with disabilities and their families across the life span. HDC projects focus on one of three areas of emphasis: (a) Early Intervention and Education, (b) Employment and (c) Quality Assurance. The Human Development Center (HDC) provides leadership and innovation in interdisciplinary education, community service, research, and to disseminate information to strengthen and increase the capacity of local communities to support and include individual with [developmental] disabilities and their families in all aspects of life in the community.

Keywords: Louisiana, Adolescents with special health care needs, Advocacy, Children with special health care needs, Families, Family support services, Integrated services

Annotation: The Southeastern Regional Genetics Group (SERGG) is a network of providers of clinical genetic services, public health departments, consumers, and related laboratory services working together with affected individuals and their families. SERGG collects and disseminates information about genetic services, newborn screening programs, and other public health services related to genetics in the region, and supports research to promote better genetic services. The Group works to enhance the quality of genetic services in the Southeastern Region which includes the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands and to provide a forum for exchange of information among professionals who provide genetic services and the consumers of these services in the southeastern region of the United States.

Keywords: Regional genetics networks, Alabama, Consortia, Data collection, Florida, Genetic counseling, Genetic services, Genetics, Georgia, Information services, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Problem solving, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands

Annotation: Services to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. The library sponsors conferences and training seminars, publishes a newsletter, and provides materials in Spanish, French, Asian languages, and other languages.

Keywords: Libraries, Louisiana, State agencies