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Health Status and Access Disparities Among the Uninsured Working-Age Population in a Safety-Net Healthcare Network in Tarrant County, Texas

Description: The objective of this research was to determine if healthcare access disparities exist across race and gender in a publically funded safety-net healthcare system in Texas. Data were examined from a representative random sample of 1468 adults aged 18-64 who were patients in this safety-net system in July and August of 2000 and were analyzed using binary logistic regression and chi-square measures of significance. Major Findings: On measures of health status - overall health rating (p =.051), lim… more
Date: December 2009
Creator: Queen, Courtney M.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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FITness Testing: Exploring the myths and misconceptions about feed-in tariff policies

Description: The booklet argues that in spite of the recent surge in renewable electricity markets, the United States will need to dramatically increase the amount of installed renewable energy in order to improve energy security, create new jobs, and address the growing risks of climate change.
Date: 2009
Creator: World Future Council
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Federal Evacuation Policy: Issues for Congress

Description: This report discusses federal evacuation policy and analyzes potential lessons learned from the evacuation of individuals from Hurricane Katrina. Several issue areas that might arise concerning potential lawmaking and oversight on evacuation policy are also highlighted. This report will be updated as significant legislative or administrative changes occur.
Date: March 30, 2009
Creator: Lindsay, Bruce R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report discusses the emerging development of nationwide alert systems to recover missing adults, such as those with mental impairment (such as Alzheimer's disease), developmental disabilities, or suicidal tendencies. This report provides an overview of such alert systems in 11 states: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia. This report also provides a discussion of issues for Congress to consider with respect to the… more
Date: May 7, 2009
Creator: Fernandes, Adrienne L. & Colello, Kirsten J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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North Texas State Fair & Rodeo: The Economic Impacts of Existing Activities and Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for New Fairgrounds and Expo Center

Description: This report discusses the economic impacts of existing activities and gives a preliminary feasibility assessment for new fairgrounds and expo center. The economic and fiscal impacts generated by fairs, rodeos, horse shows, and cattle shows nationwide are significant. Impacts estimated in the millions of dollars are not uncommon for regional and state events. It is against this backdrop that the University of North Texas Center for Economic Development and Research has been asked to estimate the… more
Date: July 2009
Creator: Seman, Michael
Partner: UNT Center for Economic Development and Research
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University of North Texas Budget: 2009-2010, Volume 1

Description: First part of the budget for the University of North Texas regarding funds in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This volume contains a breakdown of expected profits and expenses for general university and administrative departments as well as individual colleges and departments.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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University of North Texas Budget: 2009-2010, Volume 2

Description: Second part of the budget for the University of North Texas regarding funds in the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This volume contains a breakdown of expected profits and expenses related to board designated funds, instructional fees, and service fees. Index starts on page 1257.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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University of North Texas System Budget: 2009-2010

Description: Budget for the University of North Texas System (including the UNT Denton, Texas campus, UNT System Center in Dallas, Texas and UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas) regarding funds in the fiscal year 2009-2010, summarizing costs for institutional support, staff, board-designated expenses, and other items.
Date: 2009
Creator: University of North Texas System
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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