Mission Statement

The mission of the Jeghers Medical Index (JMI) is to maintain and facilitate access to the Harold J. Jeghers, M.D. collection of twentieth century American medical literature. Additionally, the JMI using the educational ideas of  Dr. Jeghers advances the use of current medical literature in clinical problem solving.  This mission is accomplished through the following activities:

• Assuring efficient computerized access to Harold J. Jeghers, M.D. collection of literature.

• Exploring and promoting utilization of medical information and knowledge in the community hospital setting.

• Educating JMI users in the principles and techniques of information management through computer technology.

• Provide informatics support to undergraduate and graduate students in health related fields as well as to practicing medical professionals.

• Create an innovative learning environment for the growth of medical knowledge across clinical interdisciplinary fields.