The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women’s Health Care Physicians 409 12th Street SW Washington, D.C. 20024 Novembre 15, 2002 Dr. Rita Luthra Women’s Health & Education Center 300 Stafford St Ste 265 Springfield MA 01104 Cher Dr. Luthra: Dr. Charles Hammond a partagé votre lettre et website avec la Division des issues de la santé des femmes d’ACOG. Nous sommes heureux d’apprendre de votre site Web et le maintiendrons dans l’esprit comme emplacement pour que des femmes emploient aux Etats-Unis et à l’étranger. Sincèrement, Dr. Luella Klein Vice-président Division des issues de la santé des femmes Cc: Dr. Charles Hammond Président, ACOGRead More

Éducation sanitaire Des Femmes: Une Communauté Globale Progrès pour des femmes autour du monde Bénéficiaires Visiteurs de WomensHealthSection.com Nos Contribuants: Nous sommes reconnaissants à nos contribuants dont le cadeau a rendu ce website éducatif chez Healthcare des femmes possible. Les contributions sont impôt-déductibles. Votre appui continu est profondément apprécié. Bienfaiteurs: ($50.000 et en haut) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2019) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2018) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2017) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2016) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2015) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2014) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2013) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2012) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2011) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2010) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2009) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2008) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2007) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2006) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2005) Le Centre pour la Santé et Éducation des Femmes (2004) Patrons: ($25.000 et en haut) Arrivant Bientôt! Commanditaire de corporation, élite ($10.000 et en haut) Women’s Health & Education Center Commanditaire de corporation ($5.000 et en haut) Venez Bientôt! Commanditaire de Group/Organization, élite ($1.000 et en haut) Dr. James A. Whelton Commanditaire de Group/Organization ($500 et en haut) Dr. & Mme. Francis H. Boudreau Commanditaire individuel, élite ($200 et en haut) Santosh B. Luthra Hampden County Physician Associates, LLC McClure Insurance Agency Anne & David Baker Oakdale Dental Associates Drs. Farricy & Kraft Mercis Spéciaux Nous tous à la santé de Femmes et au centre d’éducation, sentons une dette énorme de gratitude à Dr. Benton Baker III, qui a aidé à faire ce site Web éducatif dans l’obstétrique et le Gynecology, possible. Il est mon plaisir et privilège de travailler avec lui pendant les 12 dernières années pour améliorer de santé des femmes et bien-être dans le monde entier. Il est un un des personnes les plus aimables et les plus drôles vivantes. Collègue très de support et s’inquiétant et un ami, à qui je dois une carrière complètement de gratitude. Contact humain. Sans sa influence profonde, je sais, je n’aurais pas vu ces sections venir vivant. Mercis immesurables de nous présenter à Dr. Eugene Toy, programme de résidence de l’hôpital Ob/Gyn de rue Joseph de directeur Christus de programme. Son appui et décisions sages a converti les idées en réalité. Je voudrais reconnaître l’énorme aide donnée à moi par Dr. James A. Whelton, en créant ce site Web éducatif, pour améliorer la santé des femmes et le bien-être dans le monde entier. Je suis eternally reconnaissant un grand professeur et un ami au, dont le conseil sain m’a aidé à voir le monde comme endroit plus profond. Quand le monde a semblé plus froid et les perspicacités se sont fanées, sa sagesse et bonté étaient comme une lumière de guidage, pour faire ma voie par elle. Nous prenons certaines choses pour accordé, même lorsque nous savons que nous devrions ne jamais prendre des choses pour accordé. Il a lieu à ces heures, pendant ma résidence à l’hôpital de rue Elizabeth à Boston, j’a réalisé qu’il est en effet un mentor. Il croit souvent en moi plus que je moi-même. Mercis spéciaux à Dr. James A. Whelton, Président (retiré) de département de l’obstétrique et Gynecology, hôpital de rue Elizabeth, Boston, de nous enseigner la signification vraie du soin patient. Merci encore. Rita Luthra, MD Président La Santé Des Femmes Et Le Centre D’ÉducationRead More

Le centre de la santé et de l’éducation des femmes a eu l’honneur pour lancer ce projet d’e-étude (WomensHealthSection.com) en association avec le département d’information publique des Nations Unies 24 octobre 2002. Nous nous embarquons une nouvelle ère dans la médecine et les soins de santé. Notre mission est de rendre la médecine preuve-basée disponible aux assistances nationales et internationales. Pour atteindre la communauté globale et pour servir les besoins nationaux et internationaux, le texte est disponible dans six langues : Arabe, chinois, (les USA) anglais, français, russe, et Espagnol. Le programme de notre projet est conçu pour soumettre à une contrainte les éditions comparatrices et journalières de santé-soin chez la santé des femmes. Surtout, cependant, nous espérons que le contenu motivera la future recherche qui augmentera plus loin l’arrangement de la santé reproductrice. L’éducation est le meilleur cadeau dans la durée de vie à donner et recevoir. La gratitude est exprimée à M. Paul Hoeffel, chef, département de chapitre d’O.N.G. d’information publique des Nations Unies pour son amitié, support et conseils. Il croit passionément en sagesse fondamentale dans les avis des fournisseurs de soins de santé de partout dans le monde, une idée qu’il a poursuivie avec l’intégrité et l’énergie, lumière d’effusion de côté personnel et spirituel de durée de vie humaine. Lui je dois ma plus grande créance comme inspiration pour ce projet d’e-étude. J’ai été très chanceux pour travailler avec le solenoïde Oca, officier de l’information, département de chapitre d’O.N.G. de l’information publique des Nations Unies. Nous sommes reconnaissants à elle pour son support continu à ce projet. Je suis reconnaissant à tous mes amis et collègues de divers hôpitaux et universités d’enseignement respectables partout des Etats-Unis et d’autres pays, qui sont comportés de moi dans ce projet. Leur amitié et support a fait à ce projet d’enchaînement-étude un grand succès. Nous sommes dans l’attente pour travailler avec n’importe qui qui est intéressé par l’amélioration maternelle et la santé enfantile. J’ai été très chanceux pour travailler avec Victoria A. White, Président, eclecTechs et son équipe extraordinaire sur ce projet d’e-étude. Personnellement, car je suis sûr dans presque universellement le cas, écrivant un journal s’avère être beaucoup un plus provocant chargent qu’a été au commencement prévu. Il y a un vaste golfe entre avoir des pensées et des idées et le défi de les obtenir organisées, écrites sur le papier, et alors implacablement éditées et formées dans entier logique. Je me rappelle toujours le tout premier jour où j’ai discuté ce projet avec Victoria ; il m’a demandé : Que votre site Web voudrait-il faire ? J’espère que ceci apporte le bonheur et la bonne volonté dans le monde. Nous espérons faire une différence. Merci de nouveau Rita Luthra, MDRead More

I underwent my basic medical training at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, at the time considered to be the leading medical center in Africa. I subsequently rotated through the specialties of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Emergency Room, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. After initial training in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Nigeria, I proceeded to the United Kingdom for training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, obtaining Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 1997 Working as Registrar to Professor Stuart Campbell, a pioneer and leading authority in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, I had training in the management of high-risk pregnancies. In my years of training, I have had the opportunity of working closely with such leaders in the field as Anthony Vintzileos, M.D., Yves Ville, M.D., Anthony Scialli, M.D., Stuart Stanton, M.D., Tom Bourne, M.D., Ph.D., John T. Queenan, M.D., John C. Smulian, M.D., and Cande V. Ananth, Ph.D., M.P.H. I have authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading obstetrics and gynecology journals. In addition, I have contributed seven chapters in major maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics and ultrasound textbooks. I am a referee and reviewer for seven leading journals in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Imaging. I have been ranked by Obstetrics & Gynecology, the most prestigious journal in the field, with a circulation in excess of 46,000 and an impact factor of 3.512, among the top 10% of reviewers for the journal. I am also rated among the top 5% of reviewers for Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, considered the most respected journal in obstetrical and gynecological imaging. My work has been cited in virtually every major obstetric text as well as in numerous journal articles. My work is also cited in the practice guidelines of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the official educational guide (Prolog) in Obstetrics of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. I was invited to write editorials for Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology and American Family Physician (readership in excess of 190,000). I have had front cover articles in two of the leading journals. I have been interviewed for numerous newspaper articles (Dallas Home News, The Greenville News, the New Jersey Star-Ledger, Pregnancy Today, Boca Raton News, Intellihealth.Com, the Statesman, and Prevention magazine). My primary area of interest is Maternal-Fetal Medicine, with particular interests in abnormalities of the placenta and umbilical cord, prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound, and intrapartum and operative obstetrics. I enjoy teaching medical students and other residents and have been recognized with numerous teaching awards. My research presentations have won the First Prizes at the New Jersey Maternal-Fetal Medicine Society in 2003, 2004, and 2006 as well as the New York Perinatal Society in 2005. As a Chief Resident at Georgetown University Medical Center, I received the First Place award at the Resident Research Day. I have also presented my work at numerous National and International conferences including the World Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, World Congress of Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Course on Audit. Recently, my focus of research has changed to basic science. In collaboration with Dr Morgan Peltier, PhD, Director of the Perinatal Biology Laboratory at Robert Wood Johnson University Medical School, I am examining the effect of progesterone at a cellular level on the mediators of preterm labor and cervical ripening. The first of these experiments “Effect of progesterone on Nitric oxide production by bacteria-stimulated endocervical and vaginal epithelial cells” and “Effect of experimental preterm premature rupture of the membranes on fetal weight “were presented at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine 26th Annual Clinical Meeting in Miami, Florida in February 2006. Further experiments are being prepared for publicationRead More

FAX: 91-0172-744401,745078 E-mail: medinst@pgi.chd.nic.in Website. http.//pgimer.nic.in (Off.) .745062 Phone: PBX .747585 Ext.5555 Resi. : 746868/746688 POSTGRADUATE INSTITUT D’Éducation ET DE RECHERCHE MÉDICALES,CHANDIGARH -160 012 (India) Prof. S.K. Sharma M.S., M.Ch. (Urology), F.A.M.S. Director Dated: 27.11.02 Sub.: Compétence mondiale des services de santé en collaboration avec l’association des Nations Unies des Etats-Unis (Una-Etats-Unis) et de WomensHealthSection.Com, et tous les pays voulant participer au projet. ******* Cher Dr. Luthra, Nous vous saurions gré de se rapporter à votre communication datée le 21 août, 2002 qui m’ont accédé par le Dr. (Mme.) S. Kataria, services de santé d’Ex-Directeur General, UT, Chandigarh en ce qui concerne le sujet mentionné ci-dessus. Je me rappelle Dr. Kataria ayant discuté cette issue avec moi l’année dernière également mais de façon ou d’autre je ne pouvais pas vous écrire. J’apprécie WomensHealthSection.com et association des Nations Unies des Etats-Unis pour leurs efforts dans les pays et les établissements aidants d’établir un programme d’études d’enseignement. Nous serions beaucoup intéressés d’être une partie de ce programme et je souhaiterais cela autrefois quand vous êtes dans Chandigarh, nous pourrais parler au-dessus de ce projet avec la tête, des départements de l’obstétrique et la gynécologie et la psychiatrie, PGI. Il était plaisir de savoir que vous êtes étudiant ex-universitaire supérieur de cet institut et il serait notre plaisir de s’associer à vous pour la plus-value de n’importe quel programme d’enseignement pour l’institut. Avec le respect, Bien à vous, (S.K. Sharma) Dr. Rita Luthra, MD Directeur, Women’s Health & Education Center, 300 Stafford Street, Suite 265, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104, USA.Read More

Every Woman, Every Mother, Every Child, Everywhere Established in 2001, The Women’s Health and Education Center (WHEC) undertakes initiatives with the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO), to achieve the hopes and dreams of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Education improves health, while health improves learning potential. Education & Health, together, serve as the foundation for a better world. Join us to achieve: Education for All and Health for All. We Welcome Everyone! Join The Movement! We are everywhere – so you can be anywhere, you want to be. THE WOMEN’S HEALTH AND EDUCATION CENTER (WHEC) THE WOMEN’S HEALTH AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION, Inc. (WHEO, Inc.)Read More

In 2006, Women’s Health and Education Center (WHEC) began developing scientifically based practice guidelines / Practice Bulletins. The guidelines are derived from the best available evidence of clinical efficacy and consideration of costs, with recommendations explicitly linked to the evidence. These evidence-based practice guidelines are intended to be a means of improving the quality of healthcare, decreasing its cost, and diminishing professional liability. They are proscriptive in nature and, therefore, directive in approach. Our physician’s board identifies, evaluate, and synthesize evidence from the medical literature to produce practice guidelines. It is provided to serve as a readily available introduction to and overview of the topic. WomensHealthSection.com is designed as a resource for healthcare providers and general public to offer a better understanding of reproductive health and cultural understanding. The articles in e-learning publication WomensHealthSection.com provide an overview of current clinical management guidelines in Women’s Health, focusing on the components integral to providing optimum care. The articles are designed for all members of the interdisciplinary team: physicians, physician’s-assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives, nurses, social workers, therapists and other members seeking to enhance their knowledge of women’s health and appropriate care and management. WomensHealthSection.com is a vision for the Globalized World. The use of information science and telecommunications to support the practice of medicine when distance separates the caregiver from the patient is the way forward to make medical care more affordable and more accessible in every country. Our goal is to promote excellence in the clinical practice of obstetrics and gynecology and closely related fields. The emphasis on evidence-based medicine has taken on new and greater importance as the environment of clinical medicine grows more diverse, with increased access to more information by both physicians and patients and the changing allocation of resources. Practice guidelines are a formal synthesis of evidence, developed according to a rigorous research and review process. Each section is devoted to a particular series. These series are developed by committees of experts and reviewed by leaders in the specialty and the editorial board of the Women’s Health and Education Center. The contribution of the many groups and individuals who participate in the process is gratefully acknowledged. As the practice of medicine evolves, so too do WHEC Practice Bulletins. WomensHealthSection.com educates health care professionals about conditions that are exclusive to women, more prevalent in women, or are diagnosed or treated differently in women versus men. This publication presents unbiased, comprehensive, concise, and clinically relevant review articles and practical sections. The articles are peer reviewed to maintain the highest quality and to verify clinical relevance, medical accuracy, and clarity of presentation. The most insightful and thought-provoking articles are now available in a single portal. All WHEC Practice Bulletins are reviewed 18 to 24 months after publication and are revised, reaffirmed, or withdrawn. Welcome to the Working Group of WHEC!Read More

MARIO PRETI born in Arona (Italy) June 5th 1960. Specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics in 1990 at the University of Turin, Italy. Specialization in Medical Oncology in 1994 at the University of Turin. From 1992 Assistant then, up to now, Deputy Director at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University of Turin-St. Anna Hospital (the second greatest Gynecological Hospital in Europe). Head of Urodynamic Unit of the Department of Gynecology. Regional Referent for diagnosis and treatment of lower genital tract neoplasia In the Colposcopy Unit at the same Department. Doctor Mario Preti belongs to the Faculty of the Specialization School in Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Turin since 1992 and of the School of Midwifery since 1986. At present he is holding a course on « Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Female Genital Tract Neoplasms » and a course on « Surgical operation in Obstetrics ». Fellow of the ISSVD (International Society for the Study of Vulvo-vaginal disease) from 1990. He is Chair of the Oncological Committee on Superficially invasive carcinoma. Founding Member of the Italian Interdisciplinary Society of Vulvology (SIIV), Assistant Secretary from the foundation in 1996 up to 2004, and then Treasurer. Fellow of the Italian Society of Colposcopy and Cervico-Vaginal Pathology (SICPCV) since 1985. He is member of the Scientific Committee since 1998 and he is National Referent for Vulvar Pathology. Member of Scientific Committee of IFCP (International Federation of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) since 2005. Doctor Mario Preti has participated as invited speaker to 25 International Congresses on vulvar and cervico-vaginal diseases. He published more than 200 scientific papers. Some of them have been published on International Journals: British Journal of Dermatology, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cancer, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Journal Lower Genital Tract Disease, Journal of Surgical Oncology, The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology (in press). As attested by his scientific publications doctor Mario Preti collaborates with: European Institute of Oncology (Milan Italy), National Cancer Institute (Milan, Italy), Regional Cancer Center (Aviano, Italy), National Cancer Institute Regina Elena (Rome, Italy), Department of Gynecology University of Bologna (Bologna Italy), Department of Pathology University of Gainesville (Florida, USA), Department of Gynecology, Academic Medical Center/NKI-AvL, Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Erasmus University M.C., Rotterdam, (The Netherlands), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre Hospitalier de Creteil, (France).Read More

Date de naissance: 10 Decembre, 1945 Militaire: United States Navy 1975-1977, Naval Hospital, Beaufort, S.C. Éducation: Union College, Schenectady, NY B.S. (Biology) 1966Albany Medical College, Albany, NY (M.D.) 1970Internat- Albany Medical Center Hospital 1970-1971Résidence- Albany Medical Center Hospital 1971-1973Camarade- Infectious Diseases, Albany Medical College 1973-1975 Certifié: National Board of Medical Examiners- 1971American Board of Internal Medicine- 1973 Autorisé: New York, Massachusetts Sociétés Professionnelles: American Society for MicrobiologyInfectious Disease Society of AmericaMassachusetts Infectious Diseases SocieryAmerican Foundation for Infectious DiseasesAmerican Medical AssociationOutpatient Intravenous Therapy AssociationH.I.V. Medical Association Affiliations: Chief of Infectious Diseases, Division of Internal Medicine, Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MAClinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Tufts University College of MedicineInstructeur visitant dans la santé publique, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 1989-1990Member, Division of Infectious Diseases, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MAConsultant in Infectious Diseases, Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MAHolyoke Hospital, Holyoke, MA, Noble Hospital, Westfield, MA, The Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts, Ludlow, MAChairman, Infection Control: Mercy Hospital, The Rehabilitation Hospital of Western MassachusettsMedical Advisory Committee- Visiting Nurse Association of Holyoke Massachusetts Affaires: Medical Director, PROTOCARE of Massachusetts 1986-1997 Emploi: Hampden County Medical Group, 1977-1979Springfield Medical Associates, 1979-1999Robert P. Hoffman MD, P.C. 1999- present Compagnies Pharmaceutiques: Clinical Consultant in Infectious Diseases and H.I.V. Care: Merck, Hoffmann- LaRoche, Glaxo, Abbott, Agouron, Ortho-McNeil, Bristol Myers Squibb Les Papiers Récents Ont présenté: Questions actuelles dedans H.I.V./A.I.D.S.- March 7, 1999, West Springfield, MAInfections in Long Term Care- Western Massachusetts Hospital, Westfield, MA, June 2, 1999Cost-Effective Antibiotic Use- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA, June 8, 1999Salvage Therapy in H.I.V. Care- St. Petersberg, Florida, July 7, 1999OPAT in the Era of Managed Care- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA,September 9, 1999Salvage Therapy in Patients with Drug Resistant H.I.V.- Worcester, MA, October 7. 1999Antibiotic Associated Colitis and other Gastrointestinal Complications of Antibotic Use- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA, November 16,1999Influenza- What Is It and What Can We Do About It?- Springfield, MA, December 9, 1999Line Sepsis-How Do We Identify It, How do We Treat It?- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA, March 21, 2000African A.I.D.S.- Ugly Pictures in a Beautiful Setting- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA, October 10, 2000H.I.V. and the African American Community- Springfield, MA, March 5, 2001Community Acquired Pneumonia- applying Science to Practice-Springfield, MA; November 14, 2000Community Acquired Pneumonia- Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MA, May 12, 2001A Change of HAART- E. Longmeadow, MA, May 17, 2001CAP- A New Paradigm- Tufts Health Plan- October 19, 2001, Holyoke, MABioterrorism and the Physician- West Springfield, MA, Dec. 6, 2001AIDS in Africa- Sad Pictures in a Beautiful Place- Springfield, MA, February 6, 2002Less is More- A Change of HAART- Waterbury, CT, April 9, 2002 Symposia Moderated: Infectious Diseases Updated- 1983, Springfield, MAInfection Control Update- 1984, Springfield, MATopics in Infection Control- 1985, Springfield, MATopics in Infection Control- 1986, Springfield, MAHome Care in the ’90’s- High Tech and Compassion- Springfield, MAIntrroduction to Home Care- Hoffmann- LaRoche Home Health Services, Mahwah, NJ, February 22, 1989Antibiotics and Fever- April 4, 1990Common Infections: Contemporary Management Strategies-April 25, 1991Common Infectious Diseases- April 9, 1992. Springfield, MAQuality Assurance in Home Care- April 17, 1993, OPIVITA Conference, Chicago, IL Les Livres Ont passé en revue: Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, (ASHP), Bethesda, MD, 1990 Papiers édités: « Quality Assurance of Protocare of Masasachusetts », OPIVITA, Oct. 1991« Valuing Outpatient Management Services », OPIVITA, December, 1991« Managed Care and the Infectious Diseases Specialist », Clinical Infectious Diseases, Vol. 23, No. 2, August, 1996In Preparation: « Outcomes of H.I.V. Care in a Community Based Practice-1998-1999 »Merck Protocol 094/CRX463 (Direct study)- A Study of the Effectiveness and Side Effects of Indinavir-Ritonavir Combination.Glaxo (Zorro study)- To Assess the Tolerability and Safety of Ziagen in H.I.V.-I Infected Individuals.Agouran AG1700-1170- A Study to Assess the Ability of Delaviradine to Improve Lipid Profiles in H.I.V. Infected Individuals. Manuels: Handbook of H.I.V., Total Learning Concepts, Boston, MA 2002Read More

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA 90059 Tel: (323) 357-3424 Fax: (323) 357-3477 e-mail: kacheng@cdrewu.edu Karen G. Cheng, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Charles Drew University (CDU) in Los Angeles, USA. For nearly six years, she has been working on international health projects, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. Her research focuses on culturally appropriate uses of information and communications technology (ICT) to improve delivery of health information and health services in low-income countries. Dr. Cheng’s studies evaluate the acceptability and impact of handheld computers, mobile phones, websites, and other ICT in order to understand the social and cultural barriers to accepting ICT in healthcare settings in low-income countries. Dr. Cheng has worked with the Rwanda Defense Forces for the last three years to build their capacity to provide medical and psychosocial services to Rwandan soldiers living with HIV or AIDS. This includes developing an electronic system for patient records. The next step of the project will be to expand services to families of soldiers. In addition, she has worked with the Angolan Armed Forces to develop and experimentally test a culturally-appropriate HIV prevention intervention. The main aims of the intervention were education and skills-building. Dr. Cheng received her Ph.D. in social psychology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2002. Her dissertation focused on how interpersonal relationships affect cultural identity.Read More