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Five CAB members and one staff member attended the March 2005 meeting of the UTMB Galveston AIDS Clinical Trials Unit Community Advisory Board (CAB).
· Pade brought forward that the Community Planning Group (CPG) for AIDS/HIV for Galveston had asked for the CAB’s support in conducting the AHEC Needs Assessment. This is to be accomplished by basic interviews off the island and in Brazoria and Matagorda counties. On the island the interviews will take place in the form of a focus group. The primary group of candidates is African American, heterosexual, females.
The group raised the question as to how we can support this effort by recruiting individuals. It was decided that any fliers developed by the CPG would be placed on the CAB Bulletin Board in the clinic, sent out to members and to agencies with routinely communicate with.
· It was noted that no one was available to listen in on the national CAB call. Since we routinely listen in, it was decided that missing one would not be detrimental.
· Dennis announced that the Galveston County Health District would be establishing social support groups, now that funding had been made available.
· The reminder of the meeting was spent discussing the status of the ACTU. It is apparent that it will be impossible to meet the accruals established by the AACTG. Therefore, competing for future funding is not an option for the future.
· Denise reported on her outreach efforts (Ft. Bend County Medical Center, Port Arthur Gulf Family Health Center – Administrative group and TAN representatives, Stark Diabetes Ctr. Re: Golden Triangle outreach.
· DAMP – Changes promised by UTMB’s administration have not come to fruition. The concept is still on hold.
· The TAN van will transport patients for clinical trials one day per week. This is in place now.
Denise reviewed potential outreach opportunities at community fairs. Please contact Denise for more information if you’re interested in helping out.#1 – Invite Dr. O’Brien for an update
#2 – CPG Update
#3 – As for a ACTG Staff report re: funding availability
for brochures, handouts, condoms, etc. for outreach and community education
purposes. Actual budgetary figures
allotted to the CAB.
#4 – Open Forum
Meeting was adjourned at 7 pm.
When: Tuesday, April 26, 2005, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments and light meal available at 5:15 p.m.
Where: UTMB-Marvin Graves Building, 1012 Texas Ave. (The Strand), 4th floor Conference Room #4.208. Public parking available at Garage #2 next to the UTMB Emergency Room on Harborside Drive. Parking tokens available to meeting attendees. (See map for directions.)
Reminder: Next national CAB call is April 28, 2005. CAB calls are open to all community members interested in the Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group (AACTG) and HIV/AIDS research. Call-in time: 12:40 pm (Central), Toll-free# 1-888-422-7101, Access Code 240946
Any
questions, please call 409-747-0214 or toll-free 877-324-ACTU (2288).
You can also email Denise
Justice. While reservations are not required, calling in advance helps us better
plan for food and parking tokens and we like to hear from you!
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