Electronic Knowledge Interchange Named Finalist in Chicago Innovation Awards

Chicago, IL (November 1, 2010) — In October, Electronic Knowledge Interchange (EKI) was named a finalist in the 2010 Chicago Innovation Awards. EKI’s nomination was for its extensive development work on the Chicago Health Alert Network (Chicago HAN).

Implemented in the wake of the 2001 terrorist and Anthrax attacks, the Chicago Health Alert Network (Chicago HAN) is an advanced communications system designed to rapidly and securely inform the healthcare, law enforcement and emergency responder communities when public health emergencies occur. The updated Chicago HAN, launched in 2009, is now a far-reaching collaboration tool that connects a diverse network of healthcare professionals and government organizations. To learn more about EKI’s work on the Chicago HAN, read the business article “From Urgency & Emergency to Order & Information.”

About The Chicago Innovation Awards
Established in 2002, the Chicago Innovation Awards focus attention on the most significant new products and services introduced in the region. The ten winners each year are innovations that uniquely fill unmet needs, spark a competitive response in the marketplace, exceed market expectations, achieve financial success and improve people’s lives. They emerge from the public, private and nonprofit sectors. To learn more, visit www.chicagoinnovationawards.com.