Geographic Information Systems for Coronavirus Planning and Response
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Conclusion
Geography and location analysis have played crucial roles in better understanding
and responding to the developments around COVID-19. Esri is here to support
organizations as they use geospatial data in preparing for and responding to this
global health and business concern. Leaders are encouraged to discuss
opportunities for collaboration.
About the Author
Este Geraghty, MD, MS, MPH, GISP
Dr. Geraghty is the Chief Medical Officer and Health Solutions Director at Esri
where she leads business development for the Health and Human Services
sector. Formerly the Deputy Director of the Center for Health Statistics and
Informatics with the California Department of Public Health, Dr. Geraghty led the
state vital records and public health informatics programs. There she engaged in
statewide initiatives in meaningful use, health information exchange, open data
and interoperability. While serving as an Associate Professor of Clinical Internal
Medicine at the University of California at Davis she conducted research on
geographic approaches to influencing health policy and advancing community
development programs. A specific area of research focus involved pesticide
safety. In addition to her degrees in Medicine, Medical Informatics and Public
Health, Dr. Geraghty is also a board-certified public health professional (CPH) and
a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP).
