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This project provides a centralized Internet-accessible source of information and tools for health science research and education to enable practitioners, administrators, educators, researchers, and students to improve the quality of health care services in rural and underserved areas. Through a "one-stop" searchable Internet portal, both novices and experts are able to quickly locate reliable sources of information on health and health-care issues. Their web-based research environment integrates rural health data with geographic information systems (GIS) technology to support studies of rural health and rural health care. Internet2 high-performance networks make it possible to quickly transmit large volumes of data for rapid display. In addition, the project supports continuing education for rural health care practitioners and in-residence opportunities for health science students through Internet resources and telecommunication.