To provide a forum for presentation and discussion of problems, ideas, and project proposals. The MS State University Extension Service provided the leadership for organizing each of the Coalitions due to a Grant received from the USDA in 1993 which involves the partnership of the MSU Extension, MS State Dept. Of Health and the MS Community College Federation. One Coalition was selected for each Community College District. Extension provides educational assistance as well as technical assistance and serves as liaison with the agencies involved.
Members represent all population segments, economic segments and geographical areas of the county.
The membership should include health care consumers as well as health care providers. It is necessary to select a regular meeting place, one that is convenient, comfortable and lends itself to the Coalition needs. Meetings are reasonably brief and strive to stick to a pre-determined length unless those present wish to stay longer to complete work. A copy of the agenda is sent to all members along with the meeting notification. Mississippi State University Extension Service Mississippi State University Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.