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Obituary Notice - Ron Draper
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It is with great regret that we inform you that Ron Draper, (retired
Director General, Health Promotion Branch, National Health and Welfare),
died on Friday, August 22, 1997 at the age of 62.

Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315
McLeod Street, after 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 26th, until time of
Memorial Service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to The
Ron Draper Health Promotion Award c/o Canadian Public Health Association,
400-1565 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 8R1 would be appreciated by
the family.

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PAHO - Vacancy Notice
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Post Title: Programmer/Analyst; Level: P.2; Post Number: .5985;
Duty Station: Washington, D.C.; Tenure: Two years, first year
probationary; Division/Program/Office: Department of Management and
Information Support (ACS).

Salary Information: Basic Salary: $33,701 at single rate; $35,921 with
primary dependents (per annum net of taxes). Post Adjustment: $7,785 at
single rate; $8,298 with primary dependents (per annum net of taxes).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering,
mathematics, business administration or a field related to systems
analysis and/or software development.
Experience: Five years of combined experience in the application of
management and information processing techniques to the solution of
complex administrative systems problems. Experience should include
participation in the development of large and diverse information
processing projects involving other systems analysts, programmers and
interaction with other managerial staff and users. At least two years
of experience as a programmer of major administrative systems,
including involvement in the detailed design of such systems.

Skills: The incumbent must possess proven technical skills, both
in systems analysis, software development, and systems documentation;
be able to formulate sound recommendations on hardware and
software options regarding the information systems projects assigned,
and be able to translate system requirements into functional
systems.

Languages: Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working
knowledge of the other.

For more information, contact: Pan American Health Organization,
525 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 USA
Fax: (202) 974-3379; Tel: (202) 974-3396;
Vacancy Hotline: (202) 974-3333; http://www.paho.org

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PAHO releases new publication on health care in the information age
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently released a new
publication and accompanying CD-ROM entitled "Internet, Telematics,
and Health". This ground-breaking review of health care in the information
age is offered at a discount to Health-Promotion list subscribers.

This new release contains contributions from over 80 of the most eminently
qualified specialists in medical informatics from more than 20 countries
in North America, Latin America, and Europe. Their papers provide a global
view of the potential of the Internet and the role of informatics in health
care. This ground-breaking publication offers rigorous academic, political,
and professional approaches to the health-related impact of informatics,
from first-hand experiences around the world to practical guidance on how
to begin using the Internet or enhance its use in the health care field.

The book also presents a range of informatics and telematics applications
available nowadays to medicine and examples of how people with a health
concern are using the Internet in both industrialized and developing
countries. A CD-ROM, containing a directory of health-related sites on the
World Wide Web is also included. Produced with the resources of such
institutions as the PAHO, the Medical Informatics Foundation of Argentina,
and the European Commission, this book is an essential reference for
doctors, other health professionals, planners, managers, teachers, and
students. It also provides valuable information for patients and members
of the general public who want to know more about their own health
maintenance and protection.

PAHO is offering Health Promotion list subscibers a 10% discount off
the list price of $79.00 for both book and accompanying CD-ROM, plus
$6.00 shipping and handling within the U.S. and $7.00 outside the U.S.
Additional discounts are available for purchases of ten or more copies.
For more information or to order, mention promotion INTE01 and contact:

PAHO Sales and Distribution Center, P.O. Box 27, Annapolis Junction, MD
20701-0027, USA. Tel.: (301)617-7806; Fax: (301)206-9789;
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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Health Canada and CPHA publish guide for healthy development of children
and youth
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Health Canada and the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) recently
released "Turning Points: The National Goals for Health Child and Youth
Development". The guide elaborates national goals and principles for
action for Canadians to achieve advances in the healthy development of
children and youth. To order copies, contact the Family and Child Health
Unit of Health Canada, Tel: (613) 957-3436 or Fax (613) 954-3358.

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Sante Canada et ACSP publie guide en matiere de developpement sain de
l'enfant et de l'adolescent
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Sante Canada et l'Association canadienne de sante publique (ACSP) a
recemment publie "Points tournants: Les Canadiens et les
Canadiennes d'un ocean a l'autre tracent une nouvelle voie pour le
developpement sain de l'enfant et de l'adolescent", rapport qui fait la
synthese de leurs efforts conjoints pour definir des objectifs nationaux.

Pour recevoir des exemplaires, veuillez vous addresser a l'Unite de la
sante de la famille et de l'enfance au (613) 957-3436 ou par telecopieur
au (613) 954-3358.
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