Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) Awarded $100,000 Grant from Health Foundation of South Florida

MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) has received a $100,000 grant from Health Foundation of South Florida to implement electronic health records for the organization's behavioral health services. The grant funding will be used to develop health information technology infrastructure and expand the use of electronic health records. Health information technology holds the promise of managing care across the multiple service inputs, documenting appropriate clinical practices, and tracking preventative care over time.

"Electronic health records improve quality, accountability, and cost effectiveness of health care services," said Robert D. Nolan, Ph.D., Executive Director for ICFH. "This grant will assist us with purchasing, system implementation, and training."

By facilitating non replication of services and the sharing of critical health information, electronic health records can avoid excessive costs, promote efficiencies, and enhance quality of care.

About Health Foundation of South Florida
Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grant making organization, is dedicated to improving health in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. By funding providers and supporting programs to promote health and prevent disease, the Foundation makes a measurable and sustainable impact in the health of individuals and families. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $90 million in grants and program support. For more information, please call 305.374.7200 or visit the Web site, www.hfsf.org.

About ICFH
The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) is a private, not-for-profit organization that has been providing health, behavioral health, educational and prevention services to the children, adolescents and families of Miami-Dade County for over 60 years. It is one of the oldest and largest community health centers exclusively dedicated to the well being of children and families in the state of Florida. ICFH serves over 40,000 children, adolescents, and families per year. For more information about ICFH, visit www.icfhinc.org. Become a fan on Facebook and on Twitter to receive latest news.

CONTACT: Alina Plasencia | Communications Director | Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH)
T: 305-722-5322 | F: 305-688-3889 | [email protected] | www.icfhinc.org

SOURCE Institute for Child & Family Health

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