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Healthy DC - Go Local: It Takes a Village
1The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet
|November 22, 2011
Summary
The Healthy DC - Go Local project successfully created a health care resource for Washington, DC consumers through collaborative efforts. Despite challenges, dedicated librarians and staff ensured its success.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Public Health Resources
- Information Science
Background:
- The District of Columbia Area Health Sciences Libraries group initiated the Healthy DC - Go Local proposal in November 2007.
- The project aimed to create a comprehensive database of local health care services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the collaborative process and challenges in developing a community health care resource.
- To highlight the role of health sciences libraries in supporting public health initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Health sciences librarians volunteered time for service selection, data entry, and record review.
- Project management involved coordinating efforts of librarians, volunteers, and staff.
- Database promotion was conducted within participating organizations.
Main Results:
- The project resulted in a valuable health care resource for Washington, DC consumers.
- Collaboration and dedication were crucial for overcoming the workload.
- Despite challenges, the database became a successful and sustainable resource.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative efforts among health sciences libraries can effectively create vital public health resources.
- Sustaining such databases requires ongoing commitment and resource management.
- The Healthy DC - Go Local project demonstrates the impact of librarians in community health information access.
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