1 HEALTH AND MEDICAL AIDS Day Health Center Sponsor: Continuum HIV Day Services Contact: James M. Illig (415) 241-5500 10 United Nations Plaza, #200, San Francisco CA 94102 Provide daily nursing and attendant care, psycho-social support, nutrition, and therapy to help people with AIDS maintain their health, independence and community residence in the late stages of the illness. Most of the people served are low-income, alone and without caregiver support. Continuum is a national demonstration program, and intends to serve as a new model in AIDS healthcare. American Overseas Medical Aid Association Sponsor: American Overseas Medical Aid Association Contact: Lawrence Rattay (312)486-4809 4433 West Montana, Chicago IL 60639 Provide healthcare assistance and training to medical professionals and hospitals in the Third World. Center for Biomedical Integrated Technologies Sponsor: SRI International Contact: Dr. Paul Jorgensen (415) 859-4682 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park CA 94025 Establish a center for integrating the work of engineering, computer science, and health professionals for innovative biomedical research. Center for Urban Health Sponsor: Western Consortium for Public Health Contact: Judith Mings (510) 540-2960 2001 Addison Street, Suite 200, Berkeley CA 94704-1003 Create a research and education center integrating urban and public health planning. The Center would be a partner in the United Nations World Health Organization "Healthy Cities" movement. Head Injury Residential Rehab Center Sponsor: Greenery Rehabilitation Center Contact: James Ross (415) 993-5576 385 Esplanade, Pacifica CA 94044 Establish a residential rehabilitation and vocational program for brain injury clients. The vocation component would be conducted with agencies such as the California State Department of Rehabilitation. DAYTOP International Training & Treatment Laboratory in Drug Abuse Demand Reduction Sponsor: DAYTOP Contact: Christine Coffey (510) 528-0647 518 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito CA 94530 Develop a facility that will provide provide treatment and act as a training laboratory for international learning in prevention and intervention in substance use. Human Life Refuge Sponsor: American Defender Network Contact: Lorens Tronet, (815) 455-3243 PO Box 1229, Crystal Lake IL 60039 Establish research, education and training for individuals who have been poisoned and/or disabled from exposure to pesticides and other toxic substances. The project would research methods for living a least-toxic sustainable urban lifestyle, establish an institute to rehabilitate persons disabled by environmental poisoning, and create a Non-Toxic Sustainable Human Life Reserve. International Bioethics Institute Sponsor: International Bioethics Institute (IBI) Contact: William Atchley, MD (415) 435-4900 1721 Mar West, Tiburon CA 94920-1932 Establish international headquarters offices for research, education, networking and public service in the discipline of bioethics. IBI develops programs for established and emerging leaders from medical schools, universities, government agencies, business and finance, the law, the ministry, the media, environmental organizations, and other not-for-profits as well as the public. International Health Center Sponsors: International Health Center (formerly American Foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine); PLANETREE; Institute of Noetic Sciences; and The Healthcare Forum Contact: Barbara Bernie (415) 776-0502 1280 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133 Create a center to promote and combine health disciplines from Eastern and Western cultures to improve health care knowledge and help prevent illness. It will examine environmental factors causing disease and seek solutions. Education and conferences will be geared for lay and professional audiences. Research will test and apply Eastern medicine with Western technology. Clinical patient care will emphasize children, the disabled, and the elderly. International Health Science Education and Humanitarian Aid Institute Sponsor: A Call to Serve International Contact: Trish Blair M.D. (408) 395-0123 1180 Bryant Ave., Mountain View CA 94040 Proposes an institute aimed at sharing medical expertise, technology, and supplies with former USSR republics. Programs would include an international training center for health professionals, provision medical aid, an international health data base and library, and a cultural library and museum. International Institute for Environment and Health Sponsors: UC San Francisco, UC Davis Contact: M. Bruce Spaulding (415) 496-6563 Office of the Chancellor, UCSF, San Francisco CA 94143-0292 Establish an international institute for the study of environmental and health issues. The Institute would include a Center for Sustainable Urban Environments, staffed by UC Davis and a Center on Human Health, sponsored by UCSF. Basic biomedical research on diseases of international interest would be conducted. UCSF and UC Davis propose the joint establishment of a Center for Public Education on the Environment and Human Health which would function as a combination library, telecommunications center, and conference center to provide information and educational programs to the public and the scientific community. Marine Mammal Immunology Research Institute Sponsor: Marine Mammal Center Contact: Peigin Barrett (415) 289-7325 Marin Headlands, GGNRA, Sausalito CA 94965 Establish an innovative marine mammal immunology research program, which would attract scientists and interns from around the world. Meiji College of Oriental Medicine and Affiliated Oriental Medical Clinic Sponsor: Meiji College of Oriental Medicine Contact: Margaret Oda (415) 771-1019 1426 Fillmore Street #301, San Francisco CA 94115 Operate the College's educational program and Affiliated Clinic at the Presidio. The organization offers an education in Oriental medicine, including acupuncture and herbology. National Brain Tumor Foundation National Headquarters Office Sponsor: National Brain Tumor Foundation Contact: J. Michael McKechnie (415) 296-0404 323 Geary St. Suite 510, San Francisco CA 94102 Relocation of offices for this foundation which provides funds for brain tumor research and support services to patients and families affected by brain tumor disease. New Presidio programs may include short-term residence for families of patients and patient education seminars and conferences. Natural Medical Town Sponsor: L.Y. Research Corp. Contact: Dr. Yaguang Liu (718) 961-2161 67-08 168th Street, Flushing NY 11365 Create a natural medicine medical center, medical village, health village and international natural medicine and health food shopping center. Navy/VA Letterman Medical Complex Joint Venture Sponsor: Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Contact: Gordon Dowery (703)756-0900 Suite 817, Skyline 6, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church VA 22041 The Navy proposes to enter into a joint agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to renovate and operate Letterman Army Medical Center, Letterman Army Institute for Research, and various barracks and housing units to support operations. Presidio Bioscience Center Sponsors: Arcus Group, AMB Corporate Real Estate Contact: Mic Anic (415) 550-2604 1095 DeHaro Street, San Francisco CA 94107-3208 Increase public understanding of the biosciences at the Letterman Army Insitute of Research. Education programs and exhibits, as well as guided tours of working laboraties, would be developed by a non-profit organization, while the lab facilities would be managed by a for-profit organization. Applied and academic research would be conducted by institutional tenants, and new biotechnology companies could begin operation in small "incubator" lab modules. Preventive Medicine Research Institute World Center Sponsor: Preventive Medicine Research Institute Contact: Lawrence Spann P.A. (415) 331-2323 1001 Bridgeway, Suite 305, Sausalito CA 94965 Expand clinical programs that demonstrate how to reduce coronary artery disease through lifestyle changes, without the use of drugs or surgery. San Francisco Childbirth Center Sponsor: San Francisco Childbirth Center Contact: Janet Salvio (415) 344-9709 123 North El Camino Real #12, San Mateo CA 94401 Provide healthy women with individualized care during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the immediate post-partum period; births would be attended by Certified Nurse Midwives with transfer to a hospital should the need arise. Maternity services and educational classes would be offered to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center Sponsor: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Contact: Lawrence Stewart (415) 750-2041 Veterans Health Service & Research Admin., Washington DC 20420 Operate the Letterman Army Medical Center and Letterman Army Institute for Research facilities. The VA proposes transferring all major medical, surgery, and research to the Letterman complex from Fort Miley (their current San Francisco location); mental health and long term care would remain at Fort Miley. Symposium on Applications of Nutritional Therapies Sponsor: Nutricology/Allergy Research Group Contact: Stephen Levine PhD (510) 639-4572 P.O. Box 489, 400 Preda Street, San Leandro CA 94577-0489 Establish an international center for symposia on nutritional therapies and their practical applications. Traumatic Brain Injury Vocational Project Sponsor: CRESCERE Residential Programs for Head Injured Adults Contact: Jenny Houston (415) 457-6936 P.O. Box 787, Fairfax CA 94978 Develop affordable residential services with vocational aspects for young adults in Northern California who have experienced traumatic head injuries. Western Human Nutrition Center Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service Contact: Phyllis Johnson Ph.D. (510) 559-6071 800 Buchanan Street, Albany CA 94710 Perform research to define optimal requirements for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in men and women throughout their lives. Research would focus on development of new techniques to assess nutritional status. World School of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts Sponsor: World School of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts Contact: Patricia Cramer (415) 221-2533 401 32nd Ave., San Francisco CA 94121 Establish programs for the teaching and evolution of holistic health. Courses offered include yoga, tai chi and martial arts, and meditation. .