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HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- International Health Division
1, record 1, English, International%20Health%20Division
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This corporate centre of excellence for international health affairs is responsible for : coordinating Health Canada's and Canada's representation in key international organizations(e. g., World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, United Nations Committees, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) ;developing and maintaining Canada's relationship with other countries in the health field, including negotiation and maintenance of bilateral and multilateral agreements; providing corporate functional guidance across Health Canada for international health policy and program issues; taking the lead role for cross-cutting health files at the international level; and providing expert and authoritative advice to senior management, the Deputy Minister and the Minister of Health concerning Health Canada's international affairs portfolio and assigned policy and program files. 1, record 1, English, - International%20Health%20Division
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Division de la santé internationale
1, record 1, French, Division%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20internationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce centre d'excellence ministériel consacré aux affaires internationales de la santé a les responsabilités suivantes : coordonner la représentation de Santé Canada et du Canada au sein d'organisations internationales clés (p. ex. Organisation mondiale de la santé, Organisation panaméricaine de la santé, comités de l'Organisation des Nations Unies, Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques); créer et maintenir des liens entre le Canada et d'autres pays dans le domaine de la santé, y compris la négociation et la gestion d'accords bilatéraux et multilatéraux; fournir une orientation fonctionnelle à l'ensemble de Santé Canada pour les questions liées aux politiques et aux programmes internationaux de la santé; diriger les dossiers de santé transsectoriels à l'échelle internationale; et fournir des conseils éclairés et fiables à la haute direction, aux sous-ministre et ministre en ce qui a trait aux affaires internationales de Santé Canada et aux dossiers liés aux politiques et aux programmes qui lui sont confiés. 1, record 1, French, - Division%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20internationale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-11-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- health maintenance organization
1, record 2, English, health%20maintenance%20organization
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HMO 2, record 2, English, HMO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organization that provides comprehensive health care to voluntarily enrolled individuals and families in a particular geographic area by member physicians with limited referral to outside specialists and that is financed by fixed periodic payments determined in advance. 3, record 2, English, - health%20maintenance%20organization
Record 2, Key term(s)
- health-maintenance organisation
- health-maintenance organization
- health maintenance organisation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- organisation de soins de santé intégrés
1, record 2, French, organisation%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OSSI 2, record 2, French, OSSI
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- organisation de préservation de la santé 3, record 2, French, organisation%20de%20pr%C3%A9servation%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
feminine noun
- organisation d'entretien de la santé 4, record 2, French, organisation%20d%27entretien%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En tête de liste de ce genre de services Intranet/Internet, on trouve des services dans le domaine de la santé. Par exemple, IBM a joint ses efforts à ceux d'Allina Health System pour transmettre aux membres de HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations - organisations de soins de santé intégrés) de l'information médicale générale et pour leur offrir la possibilité de s'inscrire [...] 5, record 2, French, - organisation%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9s
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-08-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children
1, record 3, English, Inter%2DAfrica%20Committee%20on%20Traditional%20Practices%20affecting%20the%20Health%20of%20Women%20and%20Children
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research. 1, record 3, English, - Inter%2DAfrica%20Committee%20on%20Traditional%20Practices%20affecting%20the%20Health%20of%20Women%20and%20Children
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20interafricain%20sur%20les%20pratiques%20traditionnelles%20ayant%20effet%20sur%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20femmes%20et%20des%20enfants
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique. 1, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20interafricain%20sur%20les%20pratiques%20traditionnelles%20ayant%20effet%20sur%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20femmes%20et%20des%20enfants
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-08-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Medical Parliamentarians Organization
1, record 4, English, International%20Medical%20Parliamentarians%20Organization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research. 1, record 4, English, - International%20Medical%20Parliamentarians%20Organization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins
1, record 4, French, Organisation%20internationale%20des%20Parlementaires%20m%C3%A9decins
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique. 1, record 4, French, - Organisation%20internationale%20des%20Parlementaires%20m%C3%A9decins
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Association of Biologists Technicians
1, record 5, English, International%20Association%20of%20Biologists%20Technicians
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Association%20of%20Biologists%20Technicians
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes
1, record 5, French, Association%20internationale%20des%20Techniciens%20Biologistes
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique. 1, record 5, French, - Association%20internationale%20des%20Techniciens%20Biologistes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-08-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Women’s Health Coalition
1, record 6, English, International%20Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Health%20Coalition
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In January 1995 the WHO Executive Board admitted four new organizations into official relations, bringing the total number to 181. This decision was based, among other criteria, on the performance of joint activities. For example, the Inter-Africa Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children contributed to the production of a WHO information kit on female genital mutilation; the International Association of Biologists Technicians to training courses in developing countries on detection of sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and opportunistic diseases associated with AIDS and to courses on the maintenance of laboratory equipment; the International Medical Parliamentarians Organization to exchange of information on health policies; and the International Women's Health Coalition to promotion of women's perspectives in reproductive health research. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Health%20Coalition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes
1, record 6, French, Coalition%20internationale%20pour%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20des%20Femmes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En janvier 1995, le Conseil exécutif de l'OMS a admis quatre nouvelles organisations aux relations officielles, ce qui porte le total à 181. La décision du Conseil exécutif s'est fondée notamment sur l'exécution d'activités conjointes. C'est ainsi que le Comité interafricain sur les pratiques traditionnelles ayant effet sur la santé des femmes et des enfants a participé à la production d'un module d'information de l'OMS sur les mutilations génitales de la femme; l'Association internationale des Techniciens Biologistes à l'organisation dans les pays en développement de cours de formation sur la détection des maladies sexuellement transmissibles, de la tuberculose et des maladies opportunistes associées au SIDA, ainsi que sur l'entretien du matériel de laboratoire; l'Organisation internationale des Parlementaires médecins à l'échange d'informations sur les politiques sanitaires; et la Coalition internationale pour la Santé des Femmes à la promotion des perspectives offertes à la femme par la recherche en santé génésique. 1, record 6, French, - Coalition%20internationale%20pour%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20des%20Femmes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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