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Show Introduction and Editor's Note It is with pleasure that I introduce you to Volume VIII of Utah's Health: An Annual Review. As those of you already familiar with the journal have noticed from the cover layout and page binding, much about Utah's Health: An Annual Review has changed. However, as you will undoubtedly discover while reading through the articles, data pages and special topics contained herein, the substantive aspects of Utah's Health: An Annual Review remain unchanged. Utah's Health: An Annual Review is a compilation of articles, data, and a discussion of special topics relating to health and health policy in the State of Utah. Published annually, Utah's Health: An Annual Review assists health professionals, students, academicians, and policy makers throughout Utah stay current in the latest developments in health-related topics. Furthermore, Utah's Health: An Annual Review serves as a valuable outlet for those wishing to publish their health-related research. As this is an "Editor's Note," I must mention that I am greatly indebted to four distinct groups of people for the success of this edition of Utah's Health: An Annual Review. First, I appreciate the leadership, vision, and prudent advice provided to those of us working on the journal by the members of the General Advisory Board and the Data Advisory Board. My staff and I can't thank you enough for the wonderful ideas and suggestions you gave us, most of which are reflected in the final version of the journal. Second, I wish to thank the members of the Editorial Board for their efforts and hard work. In this instance, many hands have, truly, made light work. Third, I wish to acknowledge the contributions of our advisors: Dr. Robert P. Huefner, the Director of the Governor Scott M. Matheson Center for Health Care Studies, and Steven J. Trockman from the Center for Disease Control. Thank you, both, for serving as our teachers and mentors. Fourth, I must mention the members of the Executive Editorial Board. I cannot thank you enough for your faithful attendance at early meetings, your incredibly insightful and meaningful comments about the future direction of the journal, and, of course, the fabulous work you have done on your individual sections. Its been wonderful to see how such a diverse and unique group of people can come together and create a valuable and lasting contribution to our State's public health community. Moreover, I certainly consider each of you my close friends. Thank you for a wonderful year. Finally, to all readers of Utah's Health: An Annual Review, whether you are reading the journal for the first time, or have all seven foregoing issues on your bookshelf, welcome to Volume VIII. Thank you for your support of Utah's Health: An Annual Review. Stephen L. Nelson, J.D. Editor-in-Chief Call for Articles The new Executive Editorial Board is now accepting articles and other communications (such as reports of recent events, or topics more narrow in scope than a full article) for Volume IX of Utah's Health: An Annual Review. These items should be original analyses on any aspect of health, health care access and delivery, or health politics and policy as it pertains to the State of Utah. All articles should be in APA format. Submissions should be completed in Microsoft Word and arrive in both hard copy and on a PC-formatted disk; alternatively, call for an email address for electronic submission. Those interested in contributing to the 2003 publication of Utah's Health: An Annual Review should contact: Rosalie Webb Executive Secretary Governor Scott M. Matheson Center for Health Care Studies 1901 East South Campus Drive, Room 2120 Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 (801)581-4673 Utah's Health: An Annual Review Volume VIII |
