September 1, 2011
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To combat isolation and loneliness among vulnerable individuals, including the disabled and frail elderly, the PLAN Institute for Caring Citizenship and Tyze Personal Networks promoted Web-based social support networks called Tyze.
November 24, 2010
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Staff at the Prevention Institute developed the Web-based Health Equity and Prevention Primer, which trains public health practitioners to advocate for public policies that reverse the environmental causes of health disparities.
May 28, 2010
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Health e-Technologies supported research to evaluate the effectiveness of technological applications in improving health behaviors and chronic disease management and in enhancing patient-provider interactions.
May 11, 2009
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Researchers sought to determine what role electronic technologies can play in preventing and reducing childhood obesity, especially in low-income and culturally diverse communities.
October 1, 2009
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One Economy Corporation designed, launched and marketed a Web site, DC Healthcare for You, designed to help low-income residents navigate the Washington health care system and gain access to information on health.
May 1, 2005
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Pro-Change Behavior Systems, a research and development health behavior change firm, examined how well health behavior change Web sites help users change their health habits and how individuals use those sites.
December 1, 2004
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The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission and Consumer Web Watch developed and published recommendations for improving online consumer searches for health information.
February 1, 2003
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The 2001 eHealth Developers' Summit aimed to enhance communication and collaboration among eHealth developers and other stakeholders.
August 22, 2008
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Staff at One Economy Corp. developed an Internet-based personal health record for use by a low- and moderate-income population and tested its feasibility.
May 16, 2007
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CentraState Healthcare System, the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey and the Monmouth County Office on Aging developed and tested a Web-based disease-management service for older adults who needed home care services.