PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
(1) To develop high quality, patient-oriented, integrated systems of care which assure access to and continuity of appropriate primary, secondary and tertiary care with maximum use of existing resources; (2) to minimize the effects of respiratory and pulmonary impairments in coal miners and others with occupational related respiratory diseases; and (3) to emphasize patient and family member education to maximize the patient's ability for self-care.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. HEALTH;
- General Health and Medical;
- Health Research - General;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease);

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);