SYNERGY ONLINE: Bulletins and News Briefs from The Canadian Society for International Health: [log in to unmask] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary Notice - Ron Draper --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- PAHO - Vacancy Notice --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- PAHO releases new publication on health care in the information age --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Canada and CPHA publish guide for healthy development of children and youth --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sante Canada et ACSP publie guide en matiere de developpement sain de l'enfant et de l'adolescent --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- This document is available, with full formatting and accents, at: Ce document est disponible, avec les accents et la mise en page a: http://www.csih.org/syn_indx.html