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Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2001 19:54:40 -0400
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From: "Jennifer C. Schymick" <jcs@MIT.EDU> (by way of Carl Patten <pin02@mit.edu>)
Subject: Vivo Project Meeting Thurs 10/4, 7:00pm, 3-133
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Room correction - The meeting is in room 3-133, not 1-135

Vivo Project Informational Meeting:  Thurs 10/4, 7:00pm, Room 3-133
Free pizza and drinks!

The recent spotlight on student health at MIT has prompted a close
analysis of the medical support network available to students.  A large
gap separates many members of the MIT community, particularly students,
from seeking and receiving the valuable healthcare available to
them.  Individual students, survey respondents, Medlinks, and members of
the Mental Health Task Force have all voiced their concern that
information about the network of health resources is difficult to find and
poorly publicized.  In addition, a general negative stigma prevents many
students from turning to the medical center when in need of help.  In an
effort to consider all of the concerns, MIT students developed the idea
for the Vivo project.  With the help and collaboration of numerous
healthcare professionals at MIT Medical, Vivo has become an important
endeavor to bring the MIT Tech spirit of wired communication together with
medical service and information to bridge the gap between students and the
health resources available to them at MIT.

The Vivo project is based upon two parts, an easy to use network of
computer terminals and an interactive web-based site accessible through
the World Wide Web.  The Vivo content includes a broad range of health
information including descriptions of diseases and conditions,
prescription information, advice for health emergencies and concerns,
locations/contact information for the appropriate MIT Medical departments,
and other important health information relevant to the MIT
community.   Following the popular Athena Quickstation approach, a network
of terminals gives students "on the spot" access to the Vivo knowledge
base.  In addition, terminals within or near the medical center help to
provide information to students who may be immediately concerned with
their health such as prior to or immediately following a doctor's visit.

To learn more about the Vivo Project, come to an informative meeting in
Room 3-133 on Thursday 10/4.  Find out how you can help as either an
employee or as a volunteer for the Vivo Project.

We also welcome any feedback and/or advice on the project.
Contact us anytime at vivo@mit.edu