In this issue...
Cover Story
Health agencies unite through the
Border Health Initiative to tackle health problems such as tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS on
both sides of the California/Mexico border.
Community Health
Homeless Prenatal Program offers
assistance to expectant mothers by providing prenatal services, education and
child-rearing assistance.
Population Health Improvement
Mobile clinic provides eye care
to Native Americans and helps diagnose early stages of diabetes.
Teenage Pregnancy Prevention
"Get Real! About Teen
Pregnancy" campaign targets policymakers and opinion leaders by promoting
communication and access to contraceptives.
Violence Prevention
Three outstanding community advocates receive
1999 California Peace Prize Award.
Work and Health
Santa Clara Center for Occupational Safety and
Health educates employees to become health advocates in the workplace.
Special Projects
High school and college students receive
opportunity to boost skills through hands-on biotechnology training.
Staff Profile:
Peggy Graham, executive assistant.
Also in this issue:
TCWF's Board of Directors announces new chair and vice chair
What's New: Computers In Our Future grantees attend conference; TCWF staff invited to legislative briefings; TCWF receives recognition; Board chair honored; Grantees participate in the Los Angeles Times Festival of Health; TCWF hosts international fellow; and new staff.