April SCR CONNECTions Recording Now Available
The recording of this week’s SCR CONNECTions webinar, Evidence Based Public Health (EBPH) is now available in the SCR CONNECTions archives. A link to the presentation materials can also be found at that site. The class is available for 1 hour of MLA CE through May 14, 2014.
As a reminder, we will not be holding SCR CONNECTions for the month of May.
Join us June 18th for our next SCR CONNECTions webinar! (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - April 21, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health SCRCONNECTions Source Type: news
Join Us for SCR CONNECTions Tomorrow on Evidence Based Public Health
Join us April 16, 2014 for the monthly SCR CONNECTions webinar.
Wednesday, April 16th from 10:30 – 11:30 am (CT)
Presenter: Naomi Gonzales, Public Health Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region
Topic: “From Problem to Prevention: Evidence Based Public Health”
This month’s webinar will be a one-hour preview of an upcoming NN/LM SCR class that will go over the basics of evidence-based public health and highlight essentials of the EBPH process.
How to Log In
Go to https://webmeeting.nih.gov/scr/, on the log in screen, choose “Enter as a Guest” and type in your na...
Source: Network News - April 15, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health SCRCONNECTions Source Type: news
Free Open Source Software for Libraries
(FOSS4LIB) is a resource site devoted to putting open source software into action in libraries. The site is run by LYRASIS and provides a one-stop resource list for free open source software for libraries. FOSS4Lib features lists of open source software packages divided into categories based on library needs.The site also has a forum feature. Users are encouraged to create accounts and share their experiences with open source software in libraries. For libraries that have not yet implemented open source solutions the site features decision support tools. You can also follow @FOSS4lib on Twitter to keep abreast of new open...
Source: Network News - April 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) free library software open source open source software Source Type: news
MedlinePlus Connect Now Supports ICD-10-CM
MedlinePlus Connect now supports queries using ICD-10-CM codes. Upon receiving a problem code request with an ICD-10-CM code, MedlinePlus Connect returns relevant, patient-friendly health information from MedlinePlus, Genetics Home Reference, and other reliable health resources. MedlinePlus Connect will continue to support ICD-9-CM and SNOMED CT codes for problem code requests.
Learn more:
Web application documentation: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/connect/application.html
Web service documentation: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/connect/service.html
Try it out:
Web application demonstration page: http://apps.nlm...
Source: Network News - April 8, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: EHR General (all entries) Technology coding ehrm icd 10 medlineplus connect Source Type: news
Spring Cleaning for Your Computer
Spring is here! With the change in season comes activities like cleaning around the home and office. This year, how about cleaning up your technology? While a previous post provides some information about disinfecting mobile devices this post explores some tips for cleaning your computers and mobile devices from the inside.
Apps
Mobile technology is everywhere and with it comes the use of many applications. Apps are used to personalize our devices but have you ever thought to clean up and delete the old apps that you no longer use? Apps take up valuable storage space on our mobile devices and taking time to clean them up...
Source: Network News - April 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology clean cleaning how to spring clean spring cleaning tips Source Type: news
National Public Health Week 2014
Each year during the first full week of April, the American Public Health Association (APHA) celebrates National Public Health Week (NPHW) in an effort to highlight the public health contributions to the community as well as issues still facing the nation. Each day this week (April 7-11), NPHW will focus on a different theme:
Monday 4/7 - Be Healthy From the Start (public health starts at home)
Tuesday 4/8 – Don’t Panic (disaster preparedness)
Wednesday 4/9 – Get Out Ahead (education and prevention)
Thursday 4/10 – Eat Well (nutrition and health)
Friday 4/11 – Be the Healthiest Nation in One ...
Source: Network News - April 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
MAXIMUS Health Literacy Webinar Series
The MAXIMUS Center for Health Literacy announced a new webinar series focusing on health literacy. Each webinar in the series, entitled “Communications Tune Up”, will spotlight a different aspect and/or challenge of effective communication to populations with varied health literacy levels.
The six topics include:
Plain Language 101: Making Sense of Complex Content (March 28) - Encore Presentation on Wednesday, April 2nd at 1pm Central.
Quick and Easy Field Testing: Asking for Affirmation, Corrections and Suggestions (April 25)
Design for Readability: Creating Visual Order (May 30)
Making Content Accessible:...
Source: Network News - March 31, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
3 Days and Counting!
The end of Marketplace Open Enrollment is now just 3 days away – March 31st – for individuals to sign up for coverage for this year. After March 31st, the next Open Enrollment period will be November 15, 2014 – February 15, 2015. As of March 27, more than 6 million individuals had signed up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Individuals are being encouraged to use the online enrollment options via Healthcare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov or by phone using the toll free number at 1-800-318-25961-800-318-2596. Individuals are advised NOT to use a paper application form at this time to avoid...
Source: Network News - March 28, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Outreach Source Type: news
Tips and Tools For Avoiding Online Tracking
(Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - March 27, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology data data brokers online privacy online tracking Source Type: news
SXSW Interactive: Notes from the Field
Each March Austin, Texas hosts thousands as part of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. The event which has grown in size over the years now hosts three distinct programs, Interactive, Film, and Music. Because Austin is known as an academic and technology hub the Interactive portion of SXSW (SXSWi) has been a big draw for those interested in technology focused start-up businesses and innovations. In recent years SXSWi has helped launched popular apps, games, and other emerging technologies. SXSWi also attracts leaders in design, business, healthcare, and industry, who speak about their experiences and look to the event...
Source: Network News - March 19, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology conference health health data information interactive libraries maker-space open data sxsw sxswi Source Type: news
NLM Education Connection
The National Library of Medicine K-12 team is part of the National Library of Medicine’s Office of Outreach to Special Populations Branch (SIS). Teachers and students have been identified as a special population group that can benefit from the science and health information and resources which NLM provides.
In addition to the many online resources which may be accessed through the National Library of Medicine’s website, educators may be interested in an electronic newsletter produced monthly entitled, “NLM Education Connection.” Subscription to the newsletter is available via: https://LIST.NI...
Source: Network News - March 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health K-12 Outreach Source Type: news
Congratulations Cheryl Rowan and Emily Hurst
Congratulations to Cheryl Rowan, NN/LM SCR Consumer Health Coordinator, and Emily Hurst, NN/LM SCR Technology Coordinator, both of whom were accepted to the 2014 TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute. The Institute provides advanced leadership and management education in service to all the libraries of Texas and the communities they serve. Participants study strategic planning, risk-taking, conflict negotiation, team building, coaching, ethics, advocacy, personal career planning, and more. This transformational program helps attendees learn and embrace their potential to take new initiative for their institution...
Source: Network News - March 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Technology Source Type: news
25 Years of the World Wide Web
25 years ago, on March 12, 1989, Tim Berners-Lee wrote a proposal for a “global hypertext system” which would lead to the development of what would become known as the World Wide Web. The proposal became more formalized and in 1990 the proposal took a more formalized shape with the Berners-Lee finishing the first known website in December 1990.
According to Berners-Lee “the Web is a powerful enabler of people, economic activity, and democracy…” The Web has clearly transformed the way we interact with one another was well as find and use information.
On the 25th anniversary of the Web’s c...
Source: Network News - March 12, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology internet tim berner-lee web25 world wide web Source Type: news
March 2014 Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition:
Features:
Your Liver Delivers: Protect it from Harm Your liver works hard to protect your health. Learn how to help keep your liver healthy for a lifetime.
Headache Pain: What to Do When Your Head Hurts Most of us get headaches from time to time. How to treat a headache depends on which kind you have.
Health Capsules:
Diet Drinks and Body Weight
Looking at the Heart
Featured Website: COPD: Learn More Breathe Better
Click here to download a PDF version for printing....
Source: Network News - March 10, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
Updates to Nutrition Facts Label
On February 27th, 2014 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published several proposed updates to the Nutrition Facts label found on the majority of packaged foods in the United States. According to the FDA Guidance and Regulation page, the proposed changes include the following:
Greater understanding of nutritional science
Updated serving size requirements and new labeling requirements for certain package sizes
Refreshed design
In order to encourage a greater understanding of nutritional science, the FDA will require that labels include information about added sugars, updated daily values, the amount of potassium and V...
Source: Network News - March 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
