Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health, 73644 [2011-30682]

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AGENCY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) will hold a meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Preregistration is required for both public attendance and comment. Any individual who wishes to attend the meeting and/or participate in the public comment session should email acmh@osophs.dhhs.gov. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 9 a.m. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:20 Nov 28, 2011 Jkt 226001 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, January 25, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005. Announcement of Requirements and Registration for the United States Surgeon General’s Healthy Apps Challenge ADDRESSES: Ms. Monica A. Baltimore, Executive Director, ACMH, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Phone: (240) 453–2882 Fax: (240) 453–2883. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: In accordance with Public Law 105–392, the ACMH was established to provide advice to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health in improving the health of each racial and ethnic minority group and on the development of goals and specific program activities of the Office of Minority Health. Topics to be discussed during this meeting will include strategies to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities, as well as other related issues. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person prior to close of business December 22, 2011. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Individuals who would like to submit written statements should mail or fax their comments to the Office of Minority Health prior to close of business January 9, 2012. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to ACMH members should submit their materials to the Executive Director, ACMH, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland 20852, prior to close of business January 13, 2012. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 16, 2011. Monica A. Baltimore, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Minority Health, Office of Minority Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 2011–30682 Filed 11–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–29–P PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of the Surgeon General, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Healthy Apps Challenge will encourage the development and submission of technology applications that will complement and enhance two key aspects of the Surgeon General’s prevention agenda: The Surgeon General’s Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation (https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/ library/obesityvision/ obesityvision2010.pdf) and the nation’s first National Prevention Strategy (https://www.healthcare.gov/prevention/ nphpphc/strategy/report.pdf). Specifically, the challenge will highlight the ability of innovative new technologies to: (1) Provide health information tailored to the needs of the user; and (2) empower users (the general public) to regularly engage in and enjoy health promoting behaviors related to fitness and physical activity, nutrition and healthy eating, and/or physical, mental and emotional well-being. This challenge is being conducted in collaboration with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. DATES: Submission period begins: 12:01 a.m., EST, December 2, 2011. Submission period for initial entries ends: 11:59 p.m., EST, December 30, 2011. Judging process for finalists begins: 12:01 a.m., EST, January 2, 2012. Judging process for finalists ends: 11:59 p.m., EST, January 20, 2012. Finalist(s) notified: January 23, 2012. Public announcement: Late January, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Lesley Russell, Senior Public Health Advisor for Outreach and Policy, Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Phone: (202) 401–8596. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Subject of Challenge Competition Entrants are asked to develop software applications (apps) in the following categories: Fitness/physical activity: This category is focused on applications particularly aimed at recruiting and E:\FR\FM\29NON1.SGM 29NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30682]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health

AGENCY: Office of Minority Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary 
for Health, Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
Services.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice 
that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) will hold a 
meeting. This meeting is open to the public. Preregistration is 
required for both public attendance and comment. Any individual who 
wishes to attend the meeting and/or participate in the public comment 
session should email acmh@osophs.dhhs.gov.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 9 
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, January 25, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, 1515 Rhode 
Island Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Monica A. Baltimore, Executive 
Director, ACMH, Tower Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, 
Rockville, Maryland 20852. Phone: (240) 453-2882 Fax: (240) 453-2883.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Public Law 105-392, the 
ACMH was established to provide advice to the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary for Minority Health in improving the health of each racial 
and ethnic minority group and on the development of goals and specific 
program activities of the Office of Minority Health.
    Topics to be discussed during this meeting will include strategies 
to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through 
the development of health policies and programs that will help 
eliminate health disparities, as well as other related issues.
    Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. 
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
notify the designated contact person prior to close of business 
December 22, 2011. Members of the public will have an opportunity to 
provide comments at the meeting. Public comments will be limited to 
three minutes per speaker. Individuals who would like to submit written 
statements should mail or fax their comments to the Office of Minority 
Health prior to close of business January 9, 2012. Any members of the 
public who wish to have printed material distributed to ACMH members 
should submit their materials to the Executive Director, ACMH, Tower 
Building, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, Maryland 20852, 
prior to close of business January 13, 2012.

    Dated: November 16, 2011.
Monica A. Baltimore,
Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Minority Health, Office of 
Minority Health, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office 
of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
[FR Doc. 2011-30682 Filed 11-28-11; 8:45 am]
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