Wireless Public Health Access for Tarlac
Tarlac gets wireless access to public health
By Karen Flores (abs-cbnNEWS.com)
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s hometown gets first dibs at what may be the start of the country’s automated health care system.
The pilot phase of the “Wireless Access for Health” (WAH) project, which created an electronic health record system, was recently completed in Tarlac province.
Now, rural health clinics in 4 towns (Gerona, Moncada, Paniqui and Victoria) are equipped with computers and 3G wireless technology so health workers can readily access medical records, complete patient consultations more easily, and make better decisions.
“We’re grateful that Tarlac was chosen as the first recipient of this project,” said Tarlac Gov. Victor Yap during the launch of the project late last month.
He added: “By using technology efficiently, we will improve the lives of more Filipinos.”
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The electronic health record is called CHITS or the Community Health Information Tracking System developed by Dr. Herman Tolentino for the UP Manila National Telehealth Center. From its pilot testing in Pasay City in 2004, CHITS has been installed in 36 health centers nationwide with Tarlac’s 4 RHUs joining the CHITS family.
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