CCHC currently focuses on pediatrics and family medicine. CCHC has referral agreements with area hospitals, as well as other networks and close linkages with public health departments. Plans are underway to develop a prenatal program and, if feasible, a dental program for children. Public-Sector Excellence Honored with Monetary Awards Applications are now being accepted for the 2000 Innovations in American Government awards competition. The Innovations Program recognizes effective and creative examples of government at its best.
Applications ranging from policy initiatives to managerial improvements are welcome.
Innovations that arise within defense and international agencies are eligible, if they have significant domestic policy content. Programs must have been operational prior to January 1999. The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University administers the competition in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government. Electronic applications must be received by Monday, January 17, 2000. The 35th Anniversary of the Economic Opportunity Act was celebrated on August 20, in the Great Hall at the Hubert H. Humphrey Health and Human Services Building.