Suomeksi
	28 Jan 1999 Mikko Korpela

CHIRDEK is an umbrella organization for scientific research, technological and functional development as well as education and training in Welfare and Health Informatics in Eastern Finland, with a homebase in Kuopio. It was officially founded as an association on September 1st, 1998. Its members include research and educational institutions, welfare and healthcare providers, as well as informatics companies.

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• Administration
• Research & Development activities
• Education and training (in Finnish)
• Other activities
• Links to related organizations