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The Massachusetts Chronic
Disease Improvement Network assists health care professionals and
institutions to improve clinical outcomes for people living with chronic
illness. The Network serves as a clearinghouse for resources and information in the management of chronic illness.
With this website, the Network links providers across the
Commonwealth, supplies technical assistance, and offers a forum for sharing innovative
approaches to improve the lives of people with asthma, diabetes and other chronic
diseases. Currently the information available on this
Website is aimed specifically toward asthma and
diabetes. As the Network expands,
information on other chronic diseases will be added.
 Since June of
2001, the
Massachusetts Chronic Disease Improvement Network (MCDIN) has
been administered through University
of Massachusetts (UMASS) Medical School's Office of Community
Programs, Worcester, working in collaboration with
the Berkshire Area Health Education Center
(AHEC), Pittsfield, MA.
From 1998 through June 30, 2001, the Massachusetts Chronic
Disease Improvement
Network was developed, supported and funded by the MassHealth
Access program,
a
partnership between the University of Massachusetts
Medical School and the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts' Division of Medical Assistance. Many
thanks to the Division of Medical Assistance for their
financial support which made this web site possible.
"The journey of a thousand
miles begins with a single step." - Chinese Proverb
"Pray for a good harvest, but keep on hoeing." - Slovenian proverb
"Sit, walk, or run, but don't wobble." - Zen
Page Updated 4/30/2002 (M)
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