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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1346 |
| Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Program |
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| Requester: |
John A. Benz |
Organization: |
Memorial Healthcare System d/b/a/ South Broward Hospital District |
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| Project Title: |
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Program |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2005 5:37:34 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Rich |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Providing care for children in need of services and specialized care for cancer, sickle cell and blood disorders |
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| Recipient: |
South Broward Hospital District |
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Contact: |
John A. Benz |
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3501 Johnson Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(954) 985-3451 |
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Hollywood 33021 |
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Contact email: |
jbenz@mhs.net |
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| Counties: |
Broward |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| JDCH is the largest provider of Hematology/Oncology services in Broward and Palm Beach counties and is an integral part of the Broward CMS Center, caring for children regardless of their ability to pay |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Enhanced access to specialized care and an increase in overall health status of children with conditions such as cancer, sickle cell and or blood disorders |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$250,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$500,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$250,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$250,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
CMS Hematology/Oncology program and Fl. Association Pediatric Tumor Programs |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Broward Legislative Delegation Meeting |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/20/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
