HIPNet - Health Information and Publications Network

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.

Announcements

The minutes and the presentations from the January HIPNet meeting are now available. The next HIPNet meeting will be hosted by the Global Health Council (GHC) on March 15 and will focus on low cost video solutions and social media. For meeting suggestions or to volunteer to host a future meeting, please contact Laura Raney or Leah Gordon, HIPNet co-chairs.

The annual HIPNet library mailing will take place in March. Please be thinking of what print materials and CD-ROMS you would like to send from your organization. We will be sending documents to libraries in developing countries from our mailing list that includes Anglophone, Francophone and Spanish-speaking countries. The shipping rates are discounted from what a single organization can get, and are charged on a per pound basis to your organization. The previous HIPNet library mailing included shipments of 73 different items to 1,088 libraries (597 English, 280 Spanish, and 211 French). The combined cost for shipping nearly 3,000 pounds of materials was $12,000, with a savings of $19,000. If you have questions, please contact Heather Johnson.

HIPNet Co-Chairs