Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #175FY0001 Prescription Access for the Underserved
Requester:		Bert Parmer			Organization:		Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc.
Project Title:		Prescription Access for the Underserved			Date Submitted:		2/15/01 10:13:05 AM
Sponsors:		Tom Lee
Statewide Interest:		This project will have a countywide positive impact on reducing the cost of health care.
Recipient:		Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc.			Contact:		Brantz Rozzel
		2814 14th Street, S.E.			Contact Phone:		(813) 349-7575
		Ruskin 33570
Counties:		Hillsborough
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Provide pharmachological services, including prescription and education to patients who currently do not have access to medications.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduce health care cost throughout southeastern Hillsborough County.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$400,000
Total cost of the project:			$600,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$200,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Suncoast Community Health Center Audit Reports showing need
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/5/01