SEASON'S GREETINGS from the Institute

InformationLinks grantees announced
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation announced 21 grantees of its InformationLinks program in early December, 2005. The grants will support the participation of state and local public health agencies in health information exchanges. The Public Health Informatics Institute will provide technical assistance to grantees.
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Baton Tomorrow's public health leaders must leverage the power of information systems
A new vision is emerging regarding the use of information in safeguarding the public's health. In this view, useful, usable health data is considered the equivalent of lifesaving medicine or therapy – that is, information that prevents harm and can save lives. This article was adapted from a speech by Dr. David Ross, Executive Director of the Public Health Informatics Institute, to The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation / National Library of Medicine public health informatics fellows at the AMIA Annual Symposium in Washington, D.C., October 2005.
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New NLM-RWJF partnership now accepting applications for programs to develop public health informatics experts
A new cadre of public health leaders will be prepared to apply informatics to public health problems through four new public health informatics programs. Applications are now being accepted for the programs, which are supported by a $3.68 million grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the National Library of Medicine.
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Institute rolls out principles and core functions for child health information systems
The Institute has completed development of A Framework for Integrated Child Health Information Systems. The Framework, comprising principles, core functions, and performance measures, reflects the collaboration and input of parents, health care providers, and state public health agencies. The Framework's companion Self-Assessment Checklist allows public health teams to assess progress in developing their integrated child health information systems.

The project was supported by the Genetic Services Branch of the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA/MCHB).
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