NLM Funds Three Internet Connection Grants in the Pacific Southwest Region

NLM's Internet Connection program was created in recognition that many health-related organizations, particularly smaller ones and those in rural or underserved urban areas lack resources to initiate Internet access or to enhance low-bandwidth dial-up connectivity. The NLM Internet Connection grant supports the purchase and installation of equipment and services for connectivity to the Internet for one year. Awardees may use the grant to initiate Internet service, to extend service to other centers or field locations, or to expand the bandwidth of their existing service.

Congratulations to the following award winners in our region!

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Project Title: Internet Connectivity for Oncology Research in Rural Arizona Communities
Performance Sites: Greater Phoenix Community Clinical Oncology Program, Phoenix, AZ
Project Summary: Outreach to rural communities. Wireless access to be used by traveling health professionals offering cancer prevention education.

Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, Oka Tamuning, GU

Project Title: Guam's Hospital and Nursing Facility Internet Connectivity
Performance Sites: Guam Memorial Hospital; Skilled Nursing Facility, Oka Tamuning and Barrigada Heights, GU
Project Summary: Secure Internet connections for 2 public medical facilities, the only civilian hospital, and a long-term care skilled nursing facility. University Library provides training and support.

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI on behalf of Internet Access Consortium

Project Title: Internet Access in the Republic of Marshall Islands
Performance Sites: PeaceSAT Emergency Management Office (2 sites); Ministry of Health and Environment, Alele National Library, College of Marshall Islands, Majuro, Rep of Marshall Islands, and Honolulu, HI
Project Summary: Internet link to authorized health care personnel in Republic of Marshall Islands. Shared use of the link by government and health agencies, using the PEACESAT satellite network to establish Telehealth connections through the State of Hawaii Telehealth Access Network.

Please share information about Internet Connection opportunities with others. Funding deadlines are February 1, June 1, and October 1 of every year. Complete program descriptions and application instructions are available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/connect.html. JKK

[Editor's Note: From NLM Announcement dated November 14, 2001]

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NLM Funds Three Internet Connection Grants in the Pacific Southwest Region

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