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Note: Pages in this archival exhibit describe a project which was conducted between October 1992 and April 1994.

From Bench to Bedside

Providence General Medical Center

Everett, Washington

Cheryl Goodwin, M.Libr., Librarian

Providing service from a variety of specialty clinics and two hospital sites with a combined bedsize of 400, Providence General Medical Center is the largest medical center in Snohomish County and is also part of the multi-hospital Sisters of Providence system along with St. Peter Hospital, Olympia, another of the project sites. The Sisters of Providence health care system runs its own phone system, offering challenges and opportunities for Internet connections.

Robert Price, M.D., Neurologist:

I have found my Internet connection particularly useful in getting "instantly" new systems operating software from my software supplier; I run a LAN here in our office for our neurology lab.
I have used e-mail extensively in communicating with my librarian and would like to use it more to communicate with my colleagues around the world.

I was particularly happy to find, on the Internet, a database on repetitive strain injuries. Some experts have put together an electronic newsletter that updates me on what prosthetic devices are available to prevent and treat repetitive strain injuries -- like special keyboards to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.

It's not very user-friendly yet and there's quite a learning curve. I think I've only scratched the surface of what is out there on the Internet; there's a lot more to access than I've reached.

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