2000 Community Grants
African American Health Coalition
Capacity Building Project
To support the position of President, and thereby strengthen organizational development. Portland Metro; $30,000
Assistance League of Portland
Increase Dental Care for Children
To support a dentist and chair-side assistant at the Assistance League Dental Center at Creston School in S.E. Portland. Multnomah County; $5,478
Biochemistry & Biophysics Department, Oregon State University
Linker Histone Binding to Nucleosomes
To complete the last phase of long-term research on the fundamental structure of the cell nucleus. Oregon/Washington; $32,636
Biochemistry & Biophysics Department, Oregon State University
Mechanism of Initiation of Cholesterol Deposition
To research the mechanism of initiation of cholesterol deposition in the arteries of humans and of bears as a first step in understanding and altering the behavior of proteins regulating the process of cholesterol deposition. Oregon/Washington County; $14,400
Biochemistry & Biophysics Department, Oregon State University
Phage Display Purification of Malignant Humoral Peptides
To develop an early, affordable diagnostic or therapeutic tool for cancer through study of physiologic, biochemical and metabolic changes present in tumor-bearing host tissue. Oregon/Washington; $50,000
Bone & Mineral Unit, Oregon Health Sciences University
Identification of Osteoperosis Genes
To study and identify osteoporosis genes that participate in regulation of bone mass. Oregon/Washington; $49,892
Boys & Girls Aid Society
OPTIONS Pregnancy Counseling Outreach
To coordinate outreach and training of professionals and middle school and high school students in order to provide better access to counseling and support services for pregnant teens. Portland Metro; $25,000
Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Mt. Hood Council
Healthy Start of Clackamas County
To provide bridge funding for the Healthy Start program, serving newborns in Clackamas County, while permanent funding is developed. Clackamas County; $20,342
CARES Northwest Program of Legacy-Emanuel
Kids Preventing Child Abuse
To offer an expanded series of interactive child abuse prevention and education programs to Portland-area public school children, ages 10-12. Tri-County; $3,500
Cascade AIDS Project, Inc.
Youth Education Program
To expand the Youth Education Program in an effort to decrease the transmission of HIV infection among youth of color. Oregon/Washington; $30,247
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University
Establishing A Site for Drug Intervention in Glaucoma
To identify the biochemical pathway involved in regulating intraocular pressure for the purpose of developing a better drug intervention and the site for such intervention to treat and/or to prevent glaucoma. Oregon/Washington; $27,000
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University
Identifying the ARMD1 Gene
To identify the first gene mapped for age-related macular degeneration. Oregon/Washington; $27,011
Ceasefire Oregon
Cops, Docs & D.A.s Assessment
To develop and implement an assessment and analysis protocol for the Cops, Docs, & D.A.s Program. Multnomah, Lane & Jackson Counties; $10,000
Center for Human Development, Inc.
Intensive Treatment for Adolescent Substance Abuse
To develop and implement an intensive community-based treatment program for substance abusing adolescents. Union County; $30,000
Chemistry Department, Portland State University
Fluorinated Catecholamines for the Treatment of Refractory Septic Shock
To synthesize effective new drug treatments for septic shock to be used with patients who are resistent to current drugs. Oregon/Washington; $23,404
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division-Oregon Health Sciences University
Identification of Free-Running Rhythms in Totally Blind Children
To study the internal body clock free-running rhythms in totally blind children and adolescents in order to design a treatment intervention strategy for sleep disorders, emotional instability, and functional impairment. Oregon/Washington; $15,209
Child Development & Rehabilitation Ctr, Oregon Health Sciences University
Empowerment Through Communication in Girls with Rett Syndrome
To train school personnel, therapists, care providers and families to utilize assistive technology in communicating with girls diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. Oregon Statewide; $8,565
Clackamas Community College
Additional Nursing Faculty Position
To add a nurse educator to the college's nursing program. Clackamas County; $45,097
Clackamas Women's Services
Education and Rural Outreach
To expand domestic violence education and outreach services in rural communities. Clackamas County; $21,858
Clatsop Community College
Nursing Program Distance Learning Project
To support software, faculty development, and curriculum development for a collaborative pilot distance learning project to train nurses who will practice in their home communities. Clatsop, Tillamook Counties; $20,000
Columbia Community Mental Health
Vernonia Community Mental Health Services
To support the expansion of mental health services. Columbia County; $38,629
Columbia Willamette AHEC
Community Health Careers Project
To fund an additional year of the Jovenes por la Salud / Health Careers program which encourages Latino high school students to pursue careers in health professions. Washington, Marion, Hood River, Polk & Yamhill Counties; $34,790
Community Action Organization
Opening Doors
To expand the Opening Doors program, providing prenatal care services to low-income, pregnant women. Washington County; $33,334
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Emergency Medical Services
To purchase new defibrillation and suction equipment for upgrading services including provision of advanced emergency cardiac care. Umatilla County; $39,158
Curry County Human Services
Employing a Community Psychiatrist
To support the initial salary of a full-time community psychiatrist. Curry County; $75,000
Deschutes County Health Department
Redmond Primary Health Care Clinic
To expand services of the clinic to serve low-income, uninsured patients. Deschutes County; $50,000
Doernbecher Children's Hospital / Pediatrics Department, Oregon Health Sciences University
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children: Predicting the Future
To apply advanced computer analysis tools to study children with severe traumatic brain injury for the purpose of collecting second-by-second neurological data that will lead to better predictions of clinical deterioration and neurologic outcome. Oregon/Washington; $42,196
Douglas County Senior Services
Senior Companion Program
To support mileage reimbursement costs of seniors who volunteer their time assisting elderly, homebound individuals living in remote communities. Douglas County; $10,000
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Parent Mentor Program Expansion
To expand a Parent Mentor program providing support and mentoring to women who are recovering from drug and/or alcohol abuse. Statewide Oregon; $13,000
Elders In Action
Health Care Ombudsman
To fund a pilot project to recruit, train and support volunteers who serve as advocates for older adults experiencing health care problems and for individuals with chronic disabilities. Multnomah County; $33,425
Exercise & Movement Science Department, University of Oregon
Retraining Balance After Stroke
To conduct research on strategies and a specific intervention that may help to improve the balance of persons who have suffered a stroke. Oregon/Washington; $44,231
Family Policy Program, Oregon State University
Intervention for Children & The Media Study
To research specific, ongoing interventions with young children and their parents on the distortions of media violence and the benefits of conflict resolution techniques. Oregon/Washington; $60,000
Free Clinic of SW Washington
Building for a Healthy Community
To provide furnishings and equipment for the clinic's new facility. SW Washington; $40,660
Health Data Research, Inc.
Oregon Hospital Outcomes
To start up a system of outcomes analysis and reporting for major treatment services of Portland hospitals. Statewide; $70,200
Hearing & Speech Institute
Child Communication Clinic
To purchase hearing diagnostic equipment. Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Clark Counties; $25,000
Housecall Providers, Inc.
The Linking Project
To develop and distribute information about medical and homecare resources needed by seniors and disabled persons wishing to live independently in their own homes. Portland Metro; $25,000
Human Services Commission
Safe And Sound Youth
To expand the Safe & Sound Youth program by developing stronger components of readily-accessible primary care and health education services for 3,000 homeless, runaway and at-risk youth. Lane County; $20,000
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Coordination
To expand a program that provides trained volunteers and comprehensive referral services for seniors with chronic health conditions. Yamhill County; $8,000
Jackson County Health & Human Services
The Family Place
To support the addition of a Community Health Nurse at a storefront clinic in rural Central Point. Jackson County; $40,863
Janus Youth Programs, Inc.
Homeless Youth Alcohol & Drug Treatment
To fund a comprehensive alcohol and drug outreach, intervention and treatment program for homeless youth in Portland. This is a collaboration of six nonprofit organizations offering a continuum of services. Multnomah County; $50,000
Josephine County Mental Health
Youth Suicide Intervention Skills Training Project
To recruit and offer statewide training of youth suicide intervention skills for culturally diverse trainers who will, in turn, conduct suicide intervention skills training workshops for educators, clergy and other professionals serving youth in the state. Statewide Oregon; $41,400
Kids Health Connection
Kids Health Connection
To provide bridge funding while other sources of sustainable funding are developed for school-based health services. Jackson County; $54,333
Kids Intervention and Diagnostic Service
Child Abuse Medical Information Network
To develop a telemedicine network so that rural health centers in 18 Oregon counties can access consultation from experts when diagnosing child abuse. Statewide Oregon; $49,395
Kinship House
Program Expansion
To expand adoption transition services and mental health services. Multnomah, Clackamas Counties; $22,560
La Clinica del Carino
Hispanic Healthy Communities
To develop and implement a healthy communities program that will assist in accessing the health care system. Hood River, Wasco Counties; $50,000
Legacy Caregiver Services
Powerful Tools for Caregiving
To expand this statewide program offering family caregiver education to urban and rural populations. Statewide; $64,203
Lifespan Respite Care Network in Marion County
Respite Care Network
To support expansion of a respite care network, serving an estimated 600 Marion County families annually, that connects primary caregivers of ill or disabled persons with substitute/consultant caregivers so that the primary caregivers can take time off from their responsibilities. Marion County; $15,000
Lighthouse
Medical Examiner
To hire a part time family nurse practitioner to conduct child abuse assessments and examinations. Clatsop County; $10,000
Lincoln County School District
Waldport School-Based Health Center
To provide bridge funding while other sources of more sustainable funding are developed for schoolbased health services. Lincoln County; $10,000
Marion County Health Department
Hispanic Prenatal Care
To provide funding to reinstate coverage of prenatal services for 110 pregnant Hispanic women annually. Marion & Polk Counties; $50,000
Mercy Medical Center
Children Mental Health Education and Wraparound Services
To implement mental health "wraparound services" to approximately 350 families and to support preventive mental health services by coordinating community education seminars in seven Southern Oregon cities.Seminars include teacher training in targeted school districts on early identification and intervention , and "Nurturing Parent" education seminars. Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, & Klamath Counties; $45,306
Molecular Microbiology & Immunology Department, Oregon Health Sciences University
Assessment of HmbR-based vaccine against meningococcal meningitis
To develop a vaccine against meningococcal meningitis, a life-threatening infection. Oregon/Washington; $25,658
Morrison Center
Children's Assessment Service
To provide ""bridge funding" for the Children's Assessment Service (CAS) which provides comprehensive medical, mental health, and developmental assessments of young children entering foster care. Multnomah County; $50,000
Multnomah Education Service District Foundation
Mental Health Preventive Intervention Training for Nurses
To train school nurses to identify and assess mental health problems and to use intervention techniques. Multnomah County; $22,031
NAMI Oregon
Expanded Family to Family Program
To provide a 12 week education class for families living with and caring for family members with mental illnesses. Statewide; $13,500
Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest
Special Diabetes Program for Indians
To support a one-year trial of enhanced diabetes services at the NARA Indian Health Clinic. Multnomah, Columbia & Yamhill Counties; $15,003
Neurology Department, Oregon Health Sciences University
Klamath Exceptional Aging Project
To study a volunteer registry of Klamath County seniors through a variety of means including psychosocial assessment, physical exams, and genetic and laboratory testing for the purpose of determining the causes of Alzheimer's Disease and developing prevention/treatment strategies. Klamath County; $50,000
Northeast Oregon AHEC
Health Profession Rotational Housing, Ontario
To support community-based, student housing for health profession residents in Ontario. Malheur County; $7,000
Northwest Early Childhood Institute
Medical Professionals for Early Intervention Interdisciplinary Team
To provide consultation by child psychiatrists to Portland Public School's Early Intervention Program. Portland Metro; $28,696
Oregon Cancer Center, Oregon Health Sciences University
Clinical Breast Exam Training Program
To support an intensive training program in proven clinical breast examination techniques for primary care physicians. Statewide Oregon; $17,903
Oregon Coast Community College
EMT Training Project
To coordinate EMT training for rural fire and rescue districts. Lincoln County; $1,526
Oregon Health Access Project
Community Health Collaboration Project
To create an interactive process in which community members and hospital administrators develop uniform practices for meeting the needs of uninsured, low income patients. Multnomah, Marion & Polk Counties; $30,000
Oregon Human Development Corporation
Latino Farmworker Health Project
To support the training of community health advisers/promoters who will offer health education to farmworker families in four rural counties of Oregon. Umatilla, Morrow, Malheur, Klamath, Lake, Marion Counties; $21,230
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Dangerous Decibals: Statewide Hearing Conservation
To research, develop and field-test a museum exhibit on hearing conservation, including hearing assessment components and teacher/student curriculum components. Statewide; $50,000
Oregon Public Broadcasting and Oregon Health Forum
Taking The Pulse
To design and produce a pilot television series about vital issues of health policy and public health. Statewide; $52,000
Oregon Rehabilitation Association
Recruitment and Retention Initiative
To fund a series of regional trainings and technical assistance for developmental disabilities service providers on the Recruitment and Retention Assessment Tool, the "Tool Kit" developed by this organization. Statewide; $30,000
Pacific University, School of Professional Psychology
Mental Health Services and Training
To support purchase of new video monitoring equipment for the Psychological Service Center. Portland Metro; $13,000
Parent Partnership, Ltd.
South Lane School-Based Health Centers
To support two school-based health centers in Cottage Grove. Lane County; $44,082
Pendleton School Based Health Centers
Mental Health Counselor
To support the full-time position of a mental health counselor who will split time between the high school and middle school. Umatilla County; $35,000
Plain Talk, Inc.
Plain Talk for Teens
To provide an abuse prevention and intervention program to teens. Benton County; $10,000
Portland Children's Museum
Clinic Exhibit
To sponsor an interactive, medical clinic exhibit to be located at the new museum site in Washington Park. Portland Metro; $35,000
Portland Opera
The Night Harry Stopped Smoking 2000
To support the final season of "The Night Harry Stopped Smoking," a tobacco avoidance musical production. Multnomah, Clackamas, Douglas, Coos, Deschutes, Jefferson, Josephine, Jackson, Umatilla, Union Counties; $15,000
Portland VA Research Foundation
Analysis of CKIT mutations in patients with advanced GIST
To study the presence and absence of c-kit mutations and correlate mutational status in response to STI571, a recently developed inhibitor for treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Oregon/Washington; $59,020
School of Community Health, PSU
Oregon Health Survey
To create a "control group" database of Oregonians to be used for research on cancer and other health outcomes. Oregon/Washington; $57,627
School of Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University
Seamless Nursing Education
To facilitate student transition from associate degree nursing programs to the baccalaureate program at Oregon Health Sciences University's School of Nursing. Statewide Oregon; $33,933
School of Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University, Eastern Oregon Campus
Community Health Education Center at Union Family Health Center
To purchase health education resources for the Community Health Education Center. Union & Wallowa Counties; $20,000
School-Based Health Center Council
Investing in Mentally Healthy Students
To hire a psychiatric nurse practitioner and part-time clerical staff to provide mental health services to South Eugene's School-Based Health Centers. Lane County; $29,736
SmileSavers Community Dental Outreach
Clinic Restorative Instruments
To purchase new and to upgrade existing restorative dental instruments. Clark, Cowlitz & Skamania Counties; $26,668
Sociology Department, Portland State University
Health Concerns of Former Welfare Recipients and their Children
To support a pilot study of welfare recipients and former recipients on access to health care. Statewide; $13,340
Southwest Washington Medical Center
Women's Health Exam
To provide bridge funding for breast and cervical cancer screening exams and follow-up services for low income women. SW Washington; $15,000
Springfield School District
School-Based Health Center
To support a Health Center at Springfield High School providing free and low-cost primary health care to students in the Springfield School District. Lane County; $34,918
St. Helens School District
St. Helens School-Based Health Center
To provide start-up funding for a school-based health center. Columbia County; $49,253
Statewide AHEC Program, Oregon Health Sciences University
Center for Healthcare Workforce
To lay the foundation for developing the Oregon Center for Healthcare Workforce by designing and implementing an information system to collect, analyze, and make available vital data on Oregon's health care workforce. Statewide; $59,321
Surgery Department, Oregon Health Sciences University
A Tissue Engineered Therapy for Cleft Palate Repair - Northwest Wound Healing Center
To develop a tissue engineered therapy to promote bone regeneration in children born with cleft lip and palate malformation. Oregon/Washington; $25,000
Tualatin Valley Centers
Chronic Pain in the Elderly: A Training Initiative
To offer on-site training on chronic pain management for staff of Tri-County assisted living centers. Tri-County County; $23,500
Unity, Inc.
Community Residential Unit
To expand mobile services to include outreach into homes and communities where individuals with severe mental health care needs are living. Project would serve 150 - 200 high risk mentally ill patients per month. Multnomah County; $72,000
University of Portland
Learning Resource Center Equipment
To purchase medical and instructional equipment for an advanced skills/outpatient classroom in the School of Nursing. Portland Metro; $53,820
Urban Portland Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Care Coordinator / Program Expansion
To increase the volunteer service area in Northeast and West Portland and to hire a care coordinator to match volunteers with care receivers. Portland Metro; $14,000
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Perinatal Clinic
To establish a perinatal clinic providing comprehensive care for over 730 low-income minority women annually. Washington County; $40,000
Willamette Falls Hospital Foundation
Specialty Nurse Mentoring Program
To develop and implement a specialty nurse mentoring program, focusing on the training of operating room nurses from the nursing pool within the hospital. Clackamas County; $45,000