STDs on the Rise
Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported the dramatic increase of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. In fact, for the fourth year in a row the numbers have continued to rise. Among the rise, specific sexually transmitted diseases include:
gonorrhea has been diagnosed in 555,608 cases in preliminary 2017 data (an increase of 67% from 2013)
syphilis has been diagnosed in 30,644 cases (an increase of 76% from 2013)
chlamydia was reported with more than 1.7 million cases in 2017
These three diseases can be treated with antibiotics but gonorrhea has become antibiotic resistant over...
Source: Dragonfly - September 10, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Literacy/Consumer Health Public Health Public Libraries Source Type: news
Announcing New Funding Opportunities for Public Libraries
The NNLM PNR is pleased to request proposals for a new round of funding opportunities for projects involving public libraries. NNLM PNR public library member organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply. If your organization is not currently a member, it’s easy to join!
Proposals submitted by Wednesday, October 10, 2018 will receive fullest consideration. If you plan to submit a proposal, we need a brief statement of intent no later than Wednesday, September 19. Please submit your statement of intent to apply to nnlm@uw.edu.
For information on writing a proposal, watch the r...
Source: Dragonfly - August 31, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cathy Burroughs Tags: Funding News From NNLM PNR Source Type: news
September is National Preparedness Month
and provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.
Take time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for the hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes, and tornadeos. Make sure to consider the costs associated with disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas.
Ready.gov has provided weekly themes throughout the ...
Source: Dragonfly - August 28, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Emergency Preparedness Health Observances Public Health disaster preparedness Source Type: news
Data Flash: Hospital or academic or data-interested librarian? 2 opportunities for data-related training, free!
Whether you’re in a hospital or academic or research center or other data-related setting, take a look at these two amazing training opportunities—there’s something for everyone! And they’re free!
1) “Clinical Information, Librarians and the NLM: From Health Data Standards to Better Health”
When we did our regional data needs assessment last year, many of you who are hospital librarians said that you wanted to be able to “speak IT”; in other words, to know more about data standards such as UMLS, SNOMED CT, and more.
Well, here’s your chance! This interactive webinar series consists of five 30-minute T...
Source: Dragonfly - August 27, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Glusker Tags: Blog Data Science News from NNLM Technology data standards IT research data management Source Type: news
Happy Birthday National Park Service!
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Act and thus created the National Park Service. The parks system includes over 400 areas which includes national parks, monuments, military parks, battlefields, historical parks, historical sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and even the White House. Every year, millions of people visit the these areas and last year’s top 10 most visited national parks included 2 in the PNR region: Olympic National Park and Glacier National Park.
Both these and other designated areas that are part of the National Pa...
Source: Dragonfly - August 24, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Observances exercise Source Type: news
Back to School Readiness- College Health
Many young adults are preparing to enter college. It is an exciting time where they can meet new friends and gain new experiences. For many, it is a step towards becoming independent and learning life skills. However, most are probably not thinking about their health. Providing some information resources with tips is one way to prepare students.
Both the CDC and MedlinePlus offer information and links to topics such as:
Eating health in the dining hall
Preventing sexual assault
Depression
Managing stress
Sexual health
College health services
Alcohol and other substances are sometimes a first experience in college. Many s...
Source: Dragonfly - August 20, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Literacy/Consumer Health college health Source Type: news
Upcoming Webinar on Clinical and Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Many of your patrons may have an interest or even have had a clinical genetic test or done a direct to consumer genetic test. The next PNR Rendezvous session is an opportunity to learn more about both clinical and consumer genetic tests regarding health.
When: Wednesday, August 15 starting at Noon, Alaska Time, 1:00pm PT, 2:00pm MT
Session title: Genetic Testing in the Era of Genomic Sequencing
Summary: This presentation will include information on current genetic testing and genetic counseling practices, with a focus on the implementation of new sequencing technologies into clinical medicine. Implications and ethical cons...
Source: Dragonfly - August 9, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Literacy/Consumer Health Training & Education genetics genomics Source Type: news
Data Flash: “Storage Wars”
You may have seen the feature on the front page of our website, “Where in the World are the PNR Coordinators?” But, we don’t always report back on our travels! So, here is a quick view of a conference I attended on behalf of the NNLM-PNR, that took place in Bozeman, MT last month, called “Open Repositories 2018”. What is an open repository? I like this definition from the “Repositories Support Project”:
“A digital repository is a mechanism for managing and storing digital content. Repositories can be subject or institutional in their focus. Putting content into an institutional repository enables staf...
Source: Dragonfly - July 11, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Glusker Tags: Blog Data Science News From NNLM PNR Technology Training & Education Bozeman conference Data_Science open repositories Source Type: news
Multnomah County Library Community Health Outreach Award
The Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon received a Community Health Outreach Award from the NNLM PNR to pilot the use of health information kiosks, aimed at people who are experiencing houselessness in Multnomah County. Here is a report of their project from Steph Miller, Programming Librarian — Technology and Workforce Development.
Increasing Access to Credible Health Information for Public Library Patrons Experiencing Houselessness
People who are experiencing houselessness come to public libraries to find information and to use the internet. According to local studies in Multnomah County, Oregon, 57 perce...
Source: Dragonfly - July 9, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: Funding News from Network Members Public Libraries Source Type: news
NIH News in Health
The July 2018 issue of NIH News in Health is now available. In this issue, information about preparing for menopause and acne are highlighted.
In addition, readers will learn about:
the new National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health app, HerbList
diet and hearing loss
a program for those 60 and older to quit smoking
Anyone can subscribe and access NIH News in Health. The information contained in this monthly publication is for anyone but especially the public with practical news and tips that are based on NIH (National Institutes of Health) research. Individuals can subscribe to receive this monthly newslet...
Source: Dragonfly - July 2, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Literacy/Consumer Health News from NIH Source Type: news
DataFlash: Staying Informed
Big data and research data management are evolving quickly and it can be challenging to keep up with developments in the field. Social media is a great way to keep track and to ask questions of colleagues, researchers, and vendors. Below are several links worth checking out…
CANLIB-DATA is a listserv for issues related to research data in Canadian libraries, with more than 350 subscribers.
DataCure “is a Google group of librarians and information professionals whose members have significant roles or responsibilities in providing services in managing or curating research data. Datacure exists to provide a safe space for...
Source: Dragonfly - June 27, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Madhavan Tags: Data Science Source Type: news
Announcing New Funding Opportunities
The NN/LM PNR is pleased to request proposals for a new round of funding opportunities! NNLM PNR member organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply. If your organization is not currently a member, it’s easy to join!
Proposals submitted by August 15, 2018 will receive fullest consideration. If you plan to submit a proposal, we need a brief statement of intent no later than July 25. Please submit your statement of intent to apply to nnlm@uw.edu.
Here are brief descriptions and links to detailed information about current funding opportunities:
Community Health Outreach Award, t...
Source: Dragonfly - June 20, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cathy Burroughs Tags: Funding News From NNLM PNR Source Type: news
Feedback for PubMed
PubMed Labs is an experimental site being used to test new technologies, features, and directions for PubMed. It’s also a way to offer feedback to the National Library of Medicine for PubMed 2.0, which will be released in December 2018. PubMed Labs, which consists of all the records found in PubMed, is being used to test new and different features as well as including existing features in its interface. The goal is to improve user experience, and additional features are being added all the time.
PubMed Labs includes a new search algorithm that uses machine learning to more accurately find the best matches. There are ...
Source: Dragonfly - June 18, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: News from NLM Source Type: news
June PNR Rendezvous webinar
The next PNR Rendezvous monthly webinar is coming up.
Session title: Unlocking the Potential of De-identified Clinical Datasets
Presenter: Bas de Veer, Bio-Medical Informatics Services Manager for UW Medicine IT Services
When: Wednesday, June 20 starting at 1:00pm PT, Noon Alaska Time, 2:00pm MT
Healthcare systems generate a ton of data on a daily basis. The primary purpose of this data is billing and clinical decision making. But great secondary use of this data is research. This webinar will discuss the potential uses, best practices and common hurdles of de-identified clinical datasets.
Registration is encouraged but no...
Source: Dragonfly - June 13, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Data Science Training & Education Source Type: news
June PNR Rendezvous webinar next week
The next PNR Rendezvous monthly webinar is coming up.
Session title: Unlocking the Potential of De-identified Clinical Datasets
Presenter: Bas de Veer, Bio-Medical Informatics Services Manager for UW Medicine IT Services
When: Wednesday, June 20 starting at 1:00pm PT, Noon Alaska Time, 2:00pm MT
Healthcare systems generate a ton of data on a daily basis. The primary purpose of this data is billing and clinical decision making. But great secondary use of this data is research. This webinar will discuss the potential uses, best practices and common hurdles of de-identified clinical datasets.
Registration is encouraged but no...
Source: Dragonfly - June 13, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Data Science Training & Education Source Type: news
