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Health Information and Publications Network (HIPNET) is a mission-driven partnership that addresses a key public health need for access to technical health information and innovative information technologies that strengthen the performance and sustainability of health care programs, organizations, and services around the world. HIPNet facilitates collaboration among organizations that produce and disseminate print and electronic information in the field of international health. Through quarterly meetings, bi-annual conferences, an online resource center, an email forum and other activities, HIPNet ensures that member investments in health information materials and technologies are efficient, effective, and widely used. HIPNET is funded by the United States Agency for International Development.

 UPCOMING HIPNET MEETING

 When:   June 17, 2009

 Where:  The Felicia Stewart Center at the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)

 Time:    11 AM – 3PM

HIPNet Meeting Agenda

 

11:00 - 11:20      Welcome and Introductions

 

11:20 - 12:00      Presentation on Developing Tools on Dissemination and Data Use - Laurie Liskin, MEASURE DHS

 

12:00 - 12:45      Presentation on Findings on Knowledge Management Products and Activities from 17 HIPNet Member Organizations - Adrienne Kols 
                         and Tara Sullivan, Knowledge for Health (K4H) Project

 

12:45 - 1:45        Lunch

 

1:45 - 2:30          Small group discussion and report back on challenges, new issues, and what you'd like to see at HIPNet.

 

2:30 - 3:00          Updates: Library mailing, Journal subscription consortium for libraries, and materials sharing.

 

Location:
The Felicia Stewart Center at the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)
1901 L Street NW Washington DC 20036
closest metro is Farragut North (red line), L Street Exit

Next HIPNet meeting topic: Technology for Communication - is this of interest?
Some ideas:

  • Social media - Twitter
  • m-Health
  • Update on how to increase your organization's standing on Google
  • Show-and-tell on how to brand different types of publications, categorize by USAID project type (contractors, assistance award, etc.)
  • Update on Consultants List and List of Listservs
  • Any other suggestions?

 

Please contact Laura Raney at lraney@fhi.org to volunteer to host or suggest agenda items for the next meeting.

 

 Best,

 HIPNet co-chairs

 Laura Raney, FHI

 Beth Robinson, FHI

 Neha Suchak, Abt Associates, Inc.

 

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