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Welcome to the Northern California Chapter of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
The Northern California Chapter (NoCal HIMSS) is dedicated to the development of healthcare information technology professionals in Northern California. We serve 1,000+ members, as well as the Northern California healthcare community at large. We bring health care professionals together to promote the exchange of experiences and knowledge among colleagues, and to assist members in their professional growth. NoCal HIMSS accomplishes our objectives by:
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Presenting educational seminars and conferences
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Offering networking opportunities
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Providing a forum for the exchange of ideas focused on improving patient care through the use of information technology
The HIMSS Northern California Chapter is supported and managed by a dedicated group of volunteers. HIMSS NoCal offers tremendous opportunities for professional and personal growth. Volunteering is rewarding. To volunteer, click on the E-Mail link.
Past Presentations from NoCal HIMSS Programs are Now Available
Presentations from NoCal HIMSS 2010 programs are now available on the 2010 Presentations page.
Now accepting applications for the Northern California Chapter Scholarship
The Northern California Chapter of HIMSS is pleased to provide an annual scholarship for a student of healthcare informatics. The scholarship will be awarded to student members attending school in the Northern California area who exhibit academic excellence and future leadership potential in the healthcare information and management systems industry. Student members of the Northern California Chapter are all encouraged to apply for the scholarship. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2010.
The amount of the scholarship is $5,000 and is given annually. In addition, the winner will also receive an all-expense paid trip to the Annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition. (Some restrictions may apply.) Recipients are appointed to the Student Liaison role on the Chapter Board. Click here for further information on the criteria and to apply.
HIMSS Membership: Renew or Join HIMSS Now As the largest and only dedicated global healthcare information and management systems association, HIMSS serves 23,000 individual members in the United States and internationally, 47 state and regional chapters, and 300 corporate members representing top supplier and consultant companies.
Interested in becoming a member - Learn more about the benefits of joining HIMSS. To renew your membership - contact the HIMSS Member Services Department via email or at 312.664.4467. You can also renew your membership over the phone or receive an electronic copy of your invoice.
 Congratulations to Martha Dameron & Thelma Kay-Weiss – Northern California's Chapter Advocacy Liaisons for achieving Presidential level recognition for advocacy efforts! Click here to view all the recognitions. HIMSS congratulates all of the chapters that are participating in the Chapter Advocacy Liaison Recognition (CALR) Program. The program helps HIMSS coordinate an effective, sophisticated grassroots advocacy effort across the country.
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