1997 Partnerships for Networked Consumer Health Information Conference

Summaries of Plenary Sessions and Breakout Sessions

Redefining Roles #4: Developing Sustainable Partnerships in Public Health

Wednesday, April 16, 1997
2:00 - 3:30 PM

Moderator: Jordan H. Richland, MPA, Executive Director, Partnership for Prevention

Speaker: Barry Mittan, MSP, Health Services and Facilities Consultant Supervisor, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Data Analysis, Florida Department of Health, "Florida’s Statewide Public Health Information Network"

Speaker: Vincent Lafronza, EdD, Deputy Program Director, Turning Point Program, National Association of County and City Health Officials, "Turning Point: Collaborating for a New Century in Public Health"

Speaker: George B. (Peter) Abbott, MD, Acting Deputy Director, Health Information and Strategic Planning, California Department of Health Services, "In Search of Partners - The California Experience"

Statement of Subject

As public health systems become more complex, they will need to utilize information technologies more effectively. This is particularly important as the roles of state and local health agencies continue to evolve. Speakers will describe recent examples of partnership initiatives, including the application of information technology to public health practice, data/information transfer and communications. The roles, responsibilities, and priorities of key partners will be highlighted.

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