#170

Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:47:16 -0500
From: Nancy Eichner <neichner@GWU.EDU>
Subject: CHHCS Grant Alerts: Two More Grant Opportunities

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CHHCS Grant Alerts - 3/4/05

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation:
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of Michigan residents through the support of research and innovative programs. The Foundation is awarding grants for the Proposal Development Award program to help Michigan nonprofit organizations develop grant proposals for new healthcare initiatives.
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops257.asp


William T. Grant Foundation - Research Scholars Program:
The William T. Grant Foundation works to create a society that values young people and helps them reach their full potentials. The purpose the William T. Grant Scholars Program is to facilitate the professional development of early career scholars who have demonstrated success in conducting high quality research and are seeking to develop their skills and research interests.
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops256.asp

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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW #505 Washington, DC 20036
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#171

Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 14:54:42 -0500
From: Nancy Eichner <neichner@GWU.EDU>
Subject: CHHCS News Alert: SAMHSA Cites Rise in Admissions for Marijuana Treatment

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CHHCS News Alert - 3/04/05

SAMHSA Cites Rise in Admissions for Marijuana Treatment:
Based on reports from states on the number of people admitted to treatment facilities for treatment of drug abuse, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) said today that admissions for treatment of primary marijuana abuse more than tripled nationally in the years 1992 to 2002 and accounted for 6 percent to 15 percent of all admissions.
http://www.healthinschools.org/2005/March4_alert.asp

Nancy Eichner
Senior Program Manager
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW #505 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 466-3396
Fax: (202) 466-3467
www.healthinschools.org

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