MCW Epidemiology Data Resource Center (EDRC)
The EDRC is the Medical College of Wisconsin's centralized resource for secondary health and demographic data. The EDRC also provides expertise in the use of spatial data and geographic information systems, or GIS.
The Epidemiology Data Resource Center is proud to be a part of the Institute for Health & Equity.
The Epidemiology Data Resource Center is proud to be a part of the Institute for Health & Equity.
Geographic Information System (GIS)
A geographic information system, or GIS, is a powerful computer technology that allows data to be viewed and analyzed within a geographic context. Historically used most often by geographers, urban planners, and geologists, GIS technology is now being used with greater frequency by health researchers. The Epidemiology Data Resource Center (EDRC) hopes to help foster this growth.
The EDRC offers GIS mapping services and also functions as a resource for GIS information to the MCW community. In addition,we are a point of contact between MCW's GIS users, as well as between MCW and local institutions that use GIS for health research. On this site, we offer information about the GIS user group at MCW and links to online GIS resources.
The EDRC offers GIS mapping services and also functions as a resource for GIS information to the MCW community. In addition,we are a point of contact between MCW's GIS users, as well as between MCW and local institutions that use GIS for health research. On this site, we offer information about the GIS user group at MCW and links to online GIS resources.
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MCW GIS User Group
This group consists of GIS users at MCW and affiliated institutions connected by a group email alias. This network provides contact with other local users in order to pose questions, offer advice, and/or engage in discussions about GIS. To join this group, contact the Epidemiology Data Resource Center.
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GIS Resources
Please contact our GIS team for resources available on the internet. Any resources provided does not constitute an endorsement of any organizations. We have links for the following topics, data resources, education, events, general GIS information, vendors, and other topics.
Contact GIS for resources