NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM CO-SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Contact Point, Dr. Regan Crump, (301) 594-4340. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces the opportunity for private and public organizations to join HRSA in co-sponsoring the ``MODELS THAT WORK'' Campaign. The campaign is a nationwide, multi-year initiative designed to identify and promote programs that serve as models of innovative approaches to the delivery of primary and preventive health care to underserved and vulnerable populations. HRSA's Bureau of Primary Health Care launched the Campaign in the fall of 1994. The next cycle of the Campaign will begin May 1, 1996, with a national competition to identify model programs. The Campaign has four main objectives; (1) to identify programs that serve as models of innovative approaches to the delivery of primary and preventive health care to underserved and vulnerable populations; (2) to stimulate public-private partnerships that support innovative community-based primary care infrastructures; (3) to share information and stimulate replication of model programs nationwide; and (4) to maintain a dialogue with health care leaders and decision-makers about the benefits of investing in new approaches for providing primary and preventive care. The winners of the competition will be featured at a national symposium in Washington, D.C. this fall. Lessons learned and information about the winning models will be shared through a variety of means, including press releases, articles, a video, a compendium, and exhibits at conferences. The winners are expected to be available to provide technical assistance to entities interested in replicating or adapting their model. Co-sponsoring organizations must have a substantive interest in the goals of the Campaign and are expected to be active participants in the Campaign. Co-sponsoring involves joint development, support implementation, and evaluation of the Campaign with Bureau of Primary Health Care and other co-sponsors. A copy of the guidelines is available upon request. Representatives of interested organizations can nominate their organization by submitting a 1-3 page letter no later than May 3, 1996. The letter should include a description of the organization and its mission; evidence of substantive interest in the campaign; and a statement on how the organization's participation shall enhance the ability of the campaign to fulfill its purpose. The request for the guidelines may be faxed to (301) 594-4997 or Email RCRUMP@HRSA.SSW.DHHS.GOV.

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