Institute for Family Health
Institute for Family Health
Project Title
The New York State Diabetes Campaign
Award Amount
$593,371
Location
Multiple sites
Web Site
Date Awarded
February 15, 2008
The Institute for Family Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality and availability of family practice services to medically underserved populations. The Institute will work with the leadership of NYSHealth to establish and lead the New York State Diabetes Campaign. The Campaign will focus on reversing the diabetes epidemic in
Dr. Neil Calman, President and CEO of the Institute for Family Health, will lead the Campaign in partnership with NYSHealth. The Institute provides high-quality health care to underserved populations; sponsors innovative training programs for health professionals; engages in primary care health services research; and participates in health policy development at the national, State, and local levels. The organization is committed to eliminating disparities in health outcomes, and using health information technology to improve public health.